The East Side Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit The East Side
Stay near popular The East Side attractions
Things to do
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco: 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off 20-Stop Deluxe Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"Rooms were spacious and clean, staff was just average, breakfast was great, and the bar was a bonus!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Hotel Focus SFO
"Good for the price and great staff . But some guest smoking even it say no smoking. Smell at the hall"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The hotel is decent for the cost. Room was mostly clean. Hotel staff was helpful but not very friendly. Pool furniture looked very tired. The pros: excellent location & amazing views! Would stay again but understand the reality of staying in a budget hotel. Overall a good economic value"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco
"Great service, clean room, comfortable bed. Windows in room old and dirty on the outside."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Where to stay in The East Side
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 San Francisco Bay 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.
