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Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
29.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved my stay. Beautiful property that offers a lovely staff, gorgeous rooms and incredibly amenities onsite. "
United States
Tracy
The price is ￥36,408
￥39,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3.0 star property
25.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,185 reviews)
"This place was so good "
United States
Tae Kyoung
The price is ￥12,331
￥14,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
Bar (on property)

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza
4.0 star property
16.2 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,136 reviews)
"Nice historic hotel. I'd stay there again."
United States
David
The price is ￥24,505
￥28,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
18.7 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,353 reviews)
"Great place "
United States
ILiana
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Lobby lounge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
12.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was an awesome stay in my healing process "
United States
Victor
The price is ￥22,674
￥26,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
11.3 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean n secure hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast offerings. Pleasant stay."
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥18,149
￥21,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Central Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"the room was clean staff r so nice super easy check in and check out "
United States
Alannah
The price is ￥12,689
￥14,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Marina Village Inn
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Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
12.1 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We really loved our stay here, definitely will come back!"
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥22,929
￥25,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Sports facility

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Central Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,274 reviews)
"Really nice place. "
United States
David
The price is ￥23,992
￥26,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
11.9 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,390 reviews)
"Clean and nice staff!"
United States
Jasmin
The price is ￥19,426
￥23,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Bar (on property)

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2.5 star property
13.2 km from Central Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent experience for an airport area hotel. We would stay again! "
United States
Darcy
The price is ￥17,646
￥20,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
4.0 star property
13.9 km from Central Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (4,389 reviews)
"Amazing service and location I will definitely stay here again! "
United States
Ranya
The price is ￥18,916
￥21,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
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LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Central Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,421 reviews)
"Clean room, great location and superb staff. "
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥38,056
￥44,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
Financial District, 4.3 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great location "
United States
Wendy
The price is ￥17,757
￥20,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
Financial District, 4.4 km from Central Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,526 reviews)
"Amazing location and staff."
United States
Odirlei
The price is ￥20,108
￥23,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Financial District, 3.9 km from Central Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff and wonderful location "
United States
Alejandro
The price is ￥18,743
￥28,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Galleria Park Hotel
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Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Chinatown, 4.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and big rooms"
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥19,250
￥22,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,048 reviews)
"Clean and updated rooms with a great breakfast option "
United States
Courtney
The price is ￥27,865
￥32,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Courtyard

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 6 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,473 reviews)
"Everything was great, locations , staff, amenities, the backyard is very welcoming and intertaining "
United States
Edgardo
The price is ￥22,347
￥32,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 6 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,360 reviews)
"Excellent stay!!!"
United States
Teresa
The price is ￥23,429
￥34,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Union Square San Francisco a shop-aholic dream; Shutterstock ID 3603152

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.

Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

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.

Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

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.

Nob Hill featuring street scenes

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.

South of Market featuring skyline, a city and city views

South of Market

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

Top Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel

8/10 Good
"Some"
Larry 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Embassy Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Waterfront like?
Travelers to San Francisco's Central Waterfront neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Central Waterfront? Consider a visit to San Francisco Bay while you're in the neighborhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Central Waterfront.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Waterfront?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Central Waterfront, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Waterfront?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design or Letterform Archive during your visit to Central Waterfront. A visit to San Francisco Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront include Oracle Park, The Midway, and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, be sure to visit other sights like Anchor Brewing Company or California College of the Arts.
How can I get around Central Waterfront and the greater San Francisco area?
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 23rd Street Station, 20th Street Station, or UCSF Medical Center Station. To venture out of town, take a train from 22nd Street Station.

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