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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Our top choices for Balboa Park hotels

The Evergreen

23.4 km from Balboa Park

William

￥23,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Aloft San Francisco Airport

14.4 km from Balboa Park

Mark

￥21,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

22.5 km from Balboa Park

Walkiria

￥15,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16.7 km from Balboa Park

Fritz Lou

￥20,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina Village Inn

17 km from Balboa Park

Alannah

￥13,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 6 - Apr 7

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Alexis

￥33,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

The Westin San Francisco Airport

14.5 km from Balboa Park

Hitomi

￥36,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 25 - Apr 26

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Ramona

￥34,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 8.6 km from Balboa Park

Elizabeth

￥22,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.4 km from Balboa Park

Melissa

￥44,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.6 km from Balboa Park

william

￥34,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.6 km from Balboa Park

Clyden

￥28,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 20 - Apr 21

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

15.1 km from Balboa Park

Justina

￥17,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 10 - Apr 11

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

The Lodge at Tiburon

17 km from Balboa Park

Arabella

￥37,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

The Dylan at SFO

14.7 km from Balboa Park

Aurora

￥21,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 28 - Mar 29

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

19.7 km from Balboa Park

Marisa

￥24,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.3 km from Balboa Park

Daniel

￥20,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

17.5 km from Balboa Park

Juvy V

￥20,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 24 - Apr 25

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 8.7 km from Balboa Park

Danny

￥21,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

San Remo Hotel

North Beach, 9.4 km from Balboa Park

Alejandro

￥31,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 26 - Mar 27

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Where to stay in Balboa Park

Find the best Balboa Park areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Balboa Park

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

"It's old... AC not great.. no amenities, no food or drink.. staff helpful.. parking charge well above other parking around the area.. queen room pretty small, not too updated, very plain, somewhat stodgy.. did not sleep well for 3 nights but could've been me... Great location"

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"Hotel was conveniently located about 10-15 min walking to nearest bus stop or cable car. 1 king bed room we stayed had a good size bedroom and bathroom for two people. Location of the AC in the bedroom bothered us since it was installed above the bed with fans pointing towards the bed and it was not possible to redirect the orientation of the fans. We had to run it before bedtime to air the room and then turn it off since it was too loud and cold but then room may get little stuffy. They charge $20 amenities fee which we never heard of in any of our stays in CA. This included breakfast which had tea, coffee and croissants and muffins which were not very fresh but edible. We rather have breakfast not included and not pay for it and choose what to eat ourselves rather than eating the same thing every morning. Staff was very nice. Overall we enjoyed our stay. "

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The Evergreen

Aloft San Francisco Airport

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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Marina Village Inn

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Westin San Francisco Airport

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

The Lodge at Tiburon

The Dylan at SFO

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Star Motel

San Remo Hotel

Where to stay in Balboa Park

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

Downtown San Francisco

Nob Hill

South of Market

Top Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

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