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Our top choices for California Academy of Sciences hotels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Self check-in) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

1. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
2.5 star property
1.3 km from California Academy of Sciences
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"I would come back for accommodation next trip. Lovely clean and comfortable stay."
United States
Miao Li
The price is ￥17,446
￥32,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
Property entrance

2. Hotel Drisco

Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
Pacific Heights, 3.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (469 reviews)
"Beautiful old historic hotel at a wonderful setting"
United States
Tymon
The price is ￥97,604
￥113,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Hotel Drisco
Property entrance

3. The Monte Cristo

The Monte Cristo
3.0 star property
2.5 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (490 reviews)
"Great breakfast and helpful staff"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥40,281
￥47,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
The Monte Cristo
Cafe

4. Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
1.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Charming and perfectly located to go exploring the Golden Gate Park Area. Friendly staff and good breakfast"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥38,411
￥44,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Stanyan Park Hotel
Sundeck

5. Becks Motor Lodge

Becks Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
3 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms."
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥28,175
￥32,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Becks Motor Lodge
Garden

6. The Metro Hotel

The Metro Hotel
2.5 star property
2.5 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (342 reviews)
"What a cute little hotel in an awesome area. Coffee shops, little stores, plenty to eat. So charming and would stay again for sure!"
United States
Mariah
The price is ￥29,087
￥33,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
The Metro Hotel
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. The Grove Inn

The Grove Inn
3.0 star property
3.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (728 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Joe Mike
The price is ￥27,453
￥31,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
The Grove Inn
Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

8. The Hotel Castro San Francisco

The Hotel Castro San Francisco
2.5 star property
2.8 km from California Academy of Sciences
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (140 reviews)
"Wouldn’t recommend staying here to loved ones"
United States
Laura
The price is ￥21,249
￥24,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Hotel Castro San Francisco
Exterior

9. The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt

The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt
3.0 star property
Pacific Heights, 2.6 km from California Academy of Sciences
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved Laurel Inn"
United States
virginia
The price is ￥36,045
￥41,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt
Property entrance

10. Casa Loma Hotel

Casa Loma Hotel
2.0 star property
Western Addition, 3.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Such a great no frills place to stay."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥12,964
￥15,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casa Loma Hotel
Reception

11. Twin Peaks Hotel

Twin Peaks Hotel
2.0 star property
3.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
7.2 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Clean room and great staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥10,122
￥12,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Twin Peaks Hotel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

12. Star Motel

Star Motel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow, 4.6 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (545 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, perfect location"
United States
Luke
The price is ￥18,762
￥21,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Star Motel
Front of property

13. Hotel Majestic

Hotel Majestic
3.5 star property
4.1 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,261 reviews)
"Great spot to stay the staff is so nice and welcoming will come back"
United States
Kendra
The price is ￥20,057
￥23,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Hotel Majestic
Front of property

14. Sutter Mansion

Sutter Mansion
5.0 star property
4.2 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"Loved our stay will be back"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥51,510
￥66,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sutter Mansion
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

15. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Nob Hill, 4.5 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6,104 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Sampada
The price is ￥23,948
￥28,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Restaurant

16. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Nob Hill, 4.8 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location, safely walkable with great restaurants/coffee shops, transportation Large Rooms are very clean, with excellent amenities Check-In is super easy, helpful and Nice!"
United States
Sheri
The price is ￥22,648
￥26,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Castle Inn
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster

17. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
4.3 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (459 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥11,333
￥13,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
Interior

18. Queen Anne Hotel

Queen Anne Hotel
3.0 star property
4 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful property and staff is very attentive. Breakfast is very nice perk."
United States
Dana
The price is ￥29,749
￥34,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Queen Anne Hotel
Lobby

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.
3.0 star property
Tenderloin, 4.3 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (592 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again!"
United States
Megan
The price is ￥27,611
￥32,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave.
Property entrance

20. Marina Motel

Marina Motel
2.0 star property
Marina District, 3.8 km from California Academy of Sciences
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"This place is a well kept secret! Love the location too!"
United States
Cornelia
The price is ￥22,382
￥26,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Marina Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to California Academy of Sciences

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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Self check-in) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
41 reviews
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Property entrance
Hotel Drisco
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
469 reviews
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Property entrance
The Monte Cristo
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
490 reviews
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Cafe
Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Sundeck
Becks Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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"Good location"
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around California Academy of Sciences?
California Academy of Sciences is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its top museums and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 60 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near California Academy of Sciences?
Stanyan Park Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a cafe. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from California Academy of Sciences. Another good option is Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
How many hotels will I find close to California Academy of Sciences?
Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from California Academy of Sciences.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near California Academy of Sciences, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near California Academy of Sciences.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near California Academy of Sciences?
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What can I see and do near California Academy of Sciences?
You'll want to browse the collections at De Young Museum, Legion of Honor, and Walt Disney Family Museum. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Full House House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Castro Theatre, The Fillmore, and Presidio Theater.
How can I get to California Academy of Sciences?
Walk to nearby metro stations like Irving St & 9th Ave Stop, Irving St & 8th Ave Stop, and Irving St & 7th Ave Stop. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.