The East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Activities
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
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour
Our pick of the best The East Side Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Everything was very clean and neat. The bed and room was very clean and comforting. All the staff are very welcoming and kind! They will help you with any issue you may have. Definitely recommend a stay here."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great location and a convenient base for exploring San Francisco! We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn during our visit to San Francisco. The hotel was in a fantastic location and made a great base for exploring the city. Our rental car was unfortunately too tall for the hotel’s parking garage, ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The rooms were very spacious and very comfortable and very clean. Everybody was extremely helpful.. the breakfast in the morning was amazing. They have so many different selections.. comfortable beds and friendly staff with a clean environment-can’t ask for much more than that.. five minutes from ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Good"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Our guide on where to stay in The East Side
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.
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.
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.
