Portola Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Portola attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Portola Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Amazing hotel! Will definitely be coming back to stay here. Amazing views from the rooms!"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"This was a beautiful hotel. Unfortunately it is very unsafe. I was confronted in a elevator by a homeless vagrant for my room key. I escaped before the door closed us in. Once I told security they sprung into action. It is unfortunate this beautiful establishment is hindered by the public."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The check-in process was slow, late, and chaotic. We made our reservation for 3 rooms months in advance, requesting that we be located on the same floor. At 4:30, rooms weren’t ready, and the check-in process was still in process. When we asked if we could have a late checkout due to the checkin ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great stay and location. Staff are as friendly as they get paid for (bit doing anything extra friendly for free lol which is fine) and at some point the fire alarm went off but no one made sure everyone was out. They just closed the door (not lock) where the elevator was. I took the elevator and ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Quiet and clean rooms. You can walk to a bunch of different shops and restaurants."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Portola
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
