What is Portola like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Francisco's Portola neighborhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Portola area?

Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Portola and start exploring everything San Francisco has to offer.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Portola.

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

For more information about updating your trip to Portola or cancelling it, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Portola?

A few places to visit in the area around Portola include Esmeralda Slide Park, Bayview Opera House, and Cow Palace. When you're sightseeing in San Francisco, Harry Steps and Eleanor Harwood Gallery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Portola hotels

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Leslie

￥28,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 3 - Mar 4

Aloft San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Jon

￥19,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 21 - Feb 22

The Evergreen

23.9 km from Portola

Guadalupe

￥22,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

Marin Lodge

30.5 km from Portola

Brad

￥18,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Ashley

￥35,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Frank

￥30,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

The Westin San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

keith

￥24,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Portola

ethan

Hotel Aura SFO

12.1 km from Portola

Karen

￥18,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16 km from Portola

Jill

￥19,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

14.6 km from Portola

Tamara

￥17,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.5 km from Portola

Stephanie

￥18,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6 km from Portola

Giovanna

￥30,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 19 - Mar 20

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

16.3 km from Portola

Daniel

￥19,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

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

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.9 km from Portola

Richard

￥31,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

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

Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 8.3 km from Portola

Bhavesh

￥15,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 8.5 km from Portola

Gillian

￥22,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 18 - Feb 19

The Dylan at SFO

14.5 km from Portola

Alan

￥18,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

23.1 km from Portola

Richard

￥21,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.9 km from Portola

Kimberly

￥29,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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Where to stay in Portola

Find the best Portola 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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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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