What is Embarcadero like?

Embarcadero is a neighborhood that travelers like for its shopping, restaurants, and waterfront. Experience the best of Embarcadero with a visit to Oracle Park, Pier 39, and San Francisco Bay.

What's the best accommodation in Embarcadero?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Harbor Court Hotel is the highest ranked property in Embarcadero. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Ferry Building, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Embarcadero.

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

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Embarcadero, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this San Francisco neighborhood?

Embarcadero's sights and attractions like Exploratorium, America's Cup Pavilion, and Teatro ZinZanni offer insight into the local culture. Oracle Park and Pier 39 are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Embarcadero include Ferry Building, Justin Herman Plaza, and Market Street Railway Museum. When you're sightseeing in San Francisco, San Francisco Railway Museum and WPA Murals at Rincon Annex Post Office are also worth a stop.

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

If you want to see more of the city, Ferry Building Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include The Embarcadero & Washington St Stop and The Embarcadero & Broadway Stop. You can journey across the water to another shore by taking a ferry.

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Harbor Court Hotel

Embarcadero

Prateek

￥34,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.1 km from Embarcadero

Gary

￥26,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

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

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.4 km from Embarcadero

Harold Franklin

￥31,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.7 km from Embarcadero

Laura

￥106,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 5 - Feb 6

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 2.8 km from Embarcadero

Wallace

￥16,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 29 - Jan 30

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.1 km from Embarcadero

Sergio

￥27,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 1 km from Embarcadero

Christine

￥24,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

King George Hotel

Union Square, 1.7 km from Embarcadero

Jamie

￥17,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

13.7 km from Embarcadero

efrain

￥16,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

24.8 km from Embarcadero

Xiaohong

￥17,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

YOTEL San Francisco

2.4 km from Embarcadero

Sherretha

￥18,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.1 km from Embarcadero

Amy

￥30,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 28 - Jan 29

The Dylan at SFO

22.1 km from Embarcadero

Tiffeny

￥20,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 2.6 km from Embarcadero

Carlos Emiro

￥23,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

23.4 km from Embarcadero

Niharika

￥20,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1.5 km from Embarcadero

Amy

￥16,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.3 km from Embarcadero

Mark Anthony

￥30,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Embarcadero

Robert

￥39,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 23 - Jan 24

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10.7 km from Embarcadero

Jean

￥20,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

The Westin San Francisco Airport

21.5 km from Embarcadero

Risa

￥25,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

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Where to stay in Embarcadero

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

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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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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