10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco from AU$171

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A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a bell in the center.

A banquet hall with a central stage, chandeliers, and rows of tables set for a formal event.

A swimming pool with lane dividers, a sign for the Marines' Memorial Association, and a lifeguard chair.

1. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

AU$290

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

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

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

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Seo Yong

AU$737

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Seann

AU$408

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

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.

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

eric

AU$202

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

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

5. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ashlee

AU$240

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

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

6. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

May

AU$253

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

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

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Ahmed

AU$841

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.

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

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

8. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Janelle

AU$1,451

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

9. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Yan

AU$177

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

10. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Liya

AU$1,422

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious lobby with a large abstract sculpture, tiered seating, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern bar area with a long counter, seating, and a unique ceiling design.

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

AU$437

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There is a bed with a white headboard and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

12. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

South of Market, 2.4 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Sun Ding

AU$897

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 km from Aquarium of the Bay

ROGER

AU$331

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.

A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

14. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Aquarium of the Bay

nizar

AU$301

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

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

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Matthew

AU$341

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT.'

A kitchen area with a microwave, two refrigerators stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with various packaged foods.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a dark wooden wall.

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.8 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Lisa

AU$333

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A grand lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a fireplace.

A person with a suitcase at the entrance of a building with a blue wall and a decorative door.

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A grand lobby with a checkered floor, a blue sofa, and a chandelier.

17. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

2.4 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Scott

AU$265

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

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

18. Harbor Court Hotel

South of Market, 2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

Emily

AU$405

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A grand hall with a high arched ceiling and chandeliers, featuring multiple dining tables and chairs arranged for service.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, large arched windows, and a central floral arrangement.

A grand hallway with high ceilings, ornate columns, and chandeliers.

A grand lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, and seating areas.

19. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Financial District, 2.3 km from Aquarium of the Bay

NELSON PEREZ

AU$582

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and a church.

A multi-level parking garage with cars parked on different levels.

A multi-story hotel with a sign for Motor Inn and Royal Pacific.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair, a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

20. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Chinatown, 1.2 km from Aquarium of the Bay

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Aquarium of the Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 230 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,243 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,524 reviews	View
Orchard Garden Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View

Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"The property and the view are beautiful! The parking garage is tight but on site and spaces are readily available. There are sadly only two EV trickle chargers and on a floor that is not for hotel guests. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in the absolute perfect area with multiple entries! It has great views, a peaceful courtyard with tons of games for families! It offers places on every floor to refill your water bottles for free. The room was clean and a good size. They even have a little breakfast trailer for the morning that was convenient. My only complaints is the staff didn’t tell me any of this I had to figure everything out on my own, and the trailer had new people I guess so they double charged me and then gave me the wrong order. They also messed up the order of the people in front of us. So it was a good experience not excellent because the staff wasn’t informative about anything in the hotel all they said was here is your room key and we need a card to charge the amenity fees and the “breakfast staff” didn’t know what that we’re doing."

Argonaut Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great experience!"

Wharf Inn

8/10 Good

"It was a little on the pricey side for this type of hotel but it was in a great location, you could walk everywhere around the Wharf. So that made it better. It was clean just a little outdated. They are trying to renovate so that is a plus. If needed would stay there again just because of the location. Friendly staff as well. Had little fridge in the room would have liked better if they had microwave as well."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Estuvo muy agradable mi estanco, sin duda me volvería a hospedar ahí, solamente una cosa que el baño de la habitación en que me quedé sentí que estaba algo chico, aunque se agradece que estuvieran el lavamanos afuera del baño"

San Remo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Super quirky and cool place. We got a room with its own bathroom. Room is very small, no TV and the barn style bathroom door almost fell on me while I was sleeping. We let the staff know and he was very apologetic, really nice fellow, I with I could remember his name. It was also close to a ton of cool places. I would definitely stay again."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Overall, the hotel is fairly budget, friendly for the area, but comes with a couple of disadvantages. Parking is $35 per vehicle and a very tight structure, there are no refrigerators in the rooms, and overall it’s just a bit older. Breakfast was complementary, which was standard for most hotel of this level. Overall nothing negative to say. Decent location and very close to Lombard street"

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Pier 39

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California Welcome Center

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Francisco St Steps

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Jack Early Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aquarium of the Bay?

Aquarium of the Bay 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, take a look at the 172 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Aquarium of the Bay?

Adjacent to Aquarium of the Bay, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hilton San Francisco Financial District and Hotel Zephyr San Francisco.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aquarium of the Bay?

Expedia has 172 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Aquarium of the Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aquarium of the Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Aquarium of the Bay.

What can I see and do near Aquarium of the Bay?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Exploratorium, Cable Car Museum or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and Fort Mason are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Club Fugazi, SF Masonic Auditorium and Bay Area Theatresports.

How can I get to Aquarium of the Bay?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Aquarium of the Bay hotels

1. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

5. Orchard Garden Hotel

6. Star Motel

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

8. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

9. Castle Inn

10. The Huntington Hotel

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

12. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

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

14. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

16. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

17. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

18. Harbor Court Hotel

19. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

20. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

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Top Aquarium of the Bay Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel

Wharf Inn

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

San Remo Hotel

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Other attractions near Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco Carousel

Pier 39

Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Boudin at the Wharf Museum

California Welcome Center

Francisco St Steps

Jack Early Park

Boudin Bakery

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