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A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2.3 km from San Francisco Carousel

Ann

￥20,835

￥24,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with a bowl of greenery, a desk with books, a framed artwork, and a view of a bridge and cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 2.2 km from San Francisco Carousel

Ariane

￥73,118

￥86,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.5 km from San Francisco Carousel

Jay

￥23,785

￥28,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 2.1 km from San Francisco Carousel

Christina

￥34,452

￥47,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand with a phone.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and coffee maker.

A Columbus Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and balconies.

5. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.9 km from San Francisco Carousel

julia

￥31,111

￥36,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.

A corner room with a grey sofa, two pillows, a small round wooden table, a radiator, and a wooden cabinet with a hanger.

A motel sign with the name 'Star Motel' in large, bold letters.

6. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2.1 km from San Francisco Carousel

James

￥26,203

￥30,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An open patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white brick wall.

A building with a striped awning labeled "WHITE SWAN Z" and a sign indicating the entrance.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a built-in china cabinet, and a floral wallpaper design.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and a patterned floor.

7. White Swan Inn

2.4 km from San Francisco Carousel

Thomas

￥32,333

￥43,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, a statue, and a potted plant.

A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2.3 km from San Francisco Carousel

Ashley

￥24,200

￥28,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.

A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.

9. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 2 km from San Francisco Carousel

David

￥61,351

￥72,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.4 km from San Francisco Carousel

Keegan

￥24,097

￥34,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

11. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 2 km from San Francisco Carousel

Kenrick

￥20,131

￥23,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.

A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 2.1 km from San Francisco Carousel

Simona

￥64,049

￥82,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.

A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

13. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 2.1 km from San Francisco Carousel

Steven

￥125,347

￥155,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

A grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.

14. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from San Francisco Carousel

Janelle

￥150,231

￥176,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A dining table with a bottle of wine, a vase with roses, and a fruit bowl. There is a receipt and a pen on the table.

15. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 2.6 km from San Francisco Carousel

Radu

￥24,234

￥28,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from San Francisco Carousel

Marcin

￥30,675

￥41,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a small stool, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a wooden ceiling and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 km from San Francisco Carousel

Lissa

￥36,629

￥50,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a bridge, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a brown leather sofa.

A room with large windows overlooking a bridge and a body of water.

A group of people dining at a restaurant with a table set for a meal, including a bottle of wine and various dishes.

18. Harbor Court Hotel

South of Market, 2.6 km from San Francisco Carousel

Yoojin

￥30,543

￥43,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

A large Christmas tree in a lobby with marble columns and ornate ceiling details.

19. Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, 2 km from San Francisco Carousel

virginia

￥51,912

￥69,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with a marble countertop, leather bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A person in a white robe standing by a window with curtains, looking out at a cityscape with buildings and snow.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A spacious lobby with a modern interior, featuring sofas, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

20. Taj Campton Place

Union Square, 2.4 km from San Francisco Carousel

Vince

￥41,970

￥54,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to San Francisco Carousel

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,472 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,233 reviews	View
Columbus Motor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Francisco Carousel Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"For our 1 night stay before the cruise was great . Walking to all the shopping, food was just right around the corner. The room was clean , shower was hot .. the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good . Hot food was hot and cold food will was cold . They do a great job . Will stay again. Looking at the ones in Florida now"

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Easy booking process and helpful information. Overall, a smooth experience."

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"The young man that checked me in, his name was John… He was absolutely amazing. I’m very appreciative."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect; friendly, convenient, clean!! Breakfast was great. Bar, balcony, heated pool! I stayed at the fisherman wharf's RIU"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So nice to have a pool. You must schedule an appointment for the sauna."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and vibe"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Room is clean. Staff are helpful and friendly. Walking distance from fisherman’s wharf, and other tourists attractions. Starbucks coffee in our room is a plus."

Argonaut Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very clear room, excellent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Only drawback was no in room coffee machine. It said one was available upon request, but I requested multiple times without success. Otherwise, location was amazing! Good place to stay if wanting to visit Fisherman’s Wharf."

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Great other than paid more to book a room with a king bed and got 2 queens"

Other attractions near San Francisco Carousel

Pier 39

9.0/10 (31,803 reviews)

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

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A building with the sign "Aquarium Bay" and multiple American flags.

Aquarium of the Bay

8.2/10 (221 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Aquarium of the Bay during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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A large military submarine docked at a pier with a flag and colorful flags in the background.

USS Pampanito

You can spend time studying the exhibits at USS Pampanito during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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California Welcome Center

California Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

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Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Enjoy an outing to Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze during your stay in San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Boudin at the Wharf Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Boudin at the Wharf Museum during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Boudin Bakery

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Boudin Bakery during your trip to San Francisco. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Musée Mécanique

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Musée Mécanique during your stay in San Francisco. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Francisco Carousel?

San Francisco Carousel is located in a vibrant area of San Francisco known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 165 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to San Francisco Carousel?

Adjacent to San Francisco Carousel, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Hotel Zephyr San Francisco and Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco.

How many hotels will I find near San Francisco Carousel?

Expedia has 165 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from San Francisco Carousel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Francisco Carousel, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. 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 booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near San Francisco Carousel.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Francisco Carousel?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near San Francisco Carousel, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near San Francisco Carousel?

Exploratorium, Cable Car Museum, and Market Street Railway Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Fort Mason are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Club Fugazi, Bay Area Theatresports, and SF Masonic Auditorium.

How can I get to San Francisco Carousel?

Take advantage of metro transit at Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop, and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for San Francisco Carousel hotels

1. Orchard Hotel

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

4. Omni San Francisco Hotel

5. Columbus Motor Inn

6. Star Motel

7. White Swan Inn

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

9. The Jay, Autograph Collection

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. Castle Inn

12. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

13. The Huntington Hotel

14. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

15. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

18. Harbor Court Hotel

19. Fairmont San Francisco

20. Taj Campton Place

Compare popular hotels close to San Francisco Carousel

Top San Francisco Carousel Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Other attractions near San Francisco Carousel

Pier 39

Aquarium of the Bay

USS Pampanito

California Welcome Center

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Boudin at the Wharf Museum

Boudin Bakery

Musée Mécanique

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