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. Chase Center and Oracle Park are some favorite places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront. 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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Hotel G San Francisco

3.9 km from Central Waterfront

Dawaun

￥26,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

The Pickwick Hotel

South of Market, 3.3 km from Central Waterfront

Kelly

￥22,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Financial District, 4.3 km from Central Waterfront

Angelina

￥22,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

29.4 km from Central Waterfront

Meg

￥38,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 3.8 km from Central Waterfront

Laura

￥21,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 4.4 km from Central Waterfront

Christine

￥19,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

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

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 6.1 km from Central Waterfront

Harold Franklin

￥30,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

16.2 km from Central Waterfront

Adam

￥26,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 3.7 km from Central Waterfront

Lauren

￥39,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 6 km from Central Waterfront

Jocelyn

￥30,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Daily buffet breakfast (USD 22 per person)

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 3.6 km from Central Waterfront

Hunter

￥24,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

4 km from Central Waterfront

Xiaojun

￥18,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

The Lodge at Tiburon

14.4 km from Central Waterfront

Arnd

￥40,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 4.7 km from Central Waterfront

Rafeal

￥21,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

The Phoenix Hotel

3.9 km from Central Waterfront

Eileen

￥79,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

FOUND Hotel, San Francisco

Union Square, 3.6 km from Central Waterfront

Michele

Grant Plaza Hotel

Chinatown, 4.1 km from Central Waterfront

Jiung

￥14,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

Hotel Zelos San Francisco

South of Market, 3.5 km from Central Waterfront

Elizabeth

￥35,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Hotel Garrett

South of Market, 3.2 km from Central Waterfront

Eric

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4.1 km from Central Waterfront

HALEY

￥32,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 31 - Feb 1

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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

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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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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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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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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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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