Portola Travel Guide
San Francisco
Stay near popular Portola attractions
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Portola
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The “California Buffet” breakfast was amazing. Kinda makes up for the less than wonderful amenities."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location in union square, friendly staff and clean room!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay ! We loved it!"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was clean, and check in and check out were swift."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The hotel was ver accommodating. We arrived in the morning hoping to just drop off our bags until check in and we were able to get into our room very early. Overall, the hotel was quiet even though they were doing some minor construction. I would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"No breakfast on site, Gym in the basement? No on site parking, so we parked in the nearest garage, and used public transit, so we didn't have to pay higher parking rates. For breakfast, we did grab Noahs Bagels from a couple blocks away so that worked out. The business district looked and felt pretty ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
