What is Balboa Park like?

Travelers to the Balboa Park neighborhood in San Francisco will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Balboa Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Balboa Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Balboa Park?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Balboa Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this San Francisco neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Balboa Park include Cayuga Park, Mt. Davidson Park, and Harry Steps. While you're out sightseeing, San Bruno Mountain State Park and Cow Palace are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Francisco.

How can I get around Balboa Park and the greater San Francisco area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at San Jose Ave & Ocean Ave Stop and San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave Stop.

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The Westin San Francisco Airport

14.5 km from Balboa Park

Lucila

￥22,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16.7 km from Balboa Park

Kenny

￥17,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

The Evergreen

23.4 km from Balboa Park

Nicole

￥23,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

17.1 km from Balboa Park

Karl

￥18,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Teresa

￥34,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

22.5 km from Balboa Park

Eugina

Marin Lodge

30.1 km from Balboa Park

Richard

￥19,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7.6 km from Balboa Park

Martin

￥32,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 14 - Apr 15

Aloft San Francisco Airport

14.4 km from Balboa Park

Mark

￥20,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.3 km from Balboa Park

Arloene

Hotel Aura SFO

12 km from Balboa Park

Richard

￥20,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

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Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.6 km from Balboa Park

Sharon

￥32,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

9 km from Balboa Park

kathleen

￥19,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 28 - Mar 29

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Edgardo

￥32,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

19.7 km from Balboa Park

Ranya

￥21,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7.5 km from Balboa Park

Donald

￥18,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Alpine Inn And Suites

2.2 km from Balboa Park

Daniela

Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 8.2 km from Balboa Park

Dawn

￥30,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 3 - Apr 4

Marina Village Inn

17 km from Balboa Park

Alannah

￥14,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.4 km from Balboa Park

Brenda

￥46,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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Where to stay in Balboa Park

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Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

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Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

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Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Top Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

6/10 Okay

"We booked this hotel because of the pool but it was out of order for our stay. The rooms were cramped. AC didn’t work. Would not recommend "

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

6/10 Okay

"I stayed here on an Anniversary trip. The hotel itself is cute! There is however, room for improvement. Everything needs a deep cleaning, carpet needs to be removed, outlets need to be checked on a regular. If you’re going to offer a voucher for “free breakfast”, at least offer more than three meal options. Also, the website states two s’mores per visit. They claim that is what you receive in the one package that they give you (although they did offer another one). I also believe the hotel has water damage issues that they should be tending to right away. Other than those issues, the hotel is nice and have wonderful potential. "

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Maria at the front desk was very helpful, smiling and gave us a quieter room facing the courtyard. Hotel may look outdated from outside but well renovated inside. Rooms and common spaces were clean. Plenty of under and overground parking. Walking distance to shops, pier and restaurants. Arcades, games, vending machines, water station etc are also a plus."

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Our top choices for Balboa Park hotels

The Westin San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

The Evergreen

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Marin Lodge

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Alpine Inn And Suites

Galleria Park Hotel

Marina Village Inn

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Where to stay in Balboa Park

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

Downtown San Francisco

Nob Hill

South of Market

Top Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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