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
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour
San Francisco: 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off 20-Stop Deluxe Bus Tour
SF: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) Entry Ticket
Top hotels in The East Side
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
"This was a great place to stay, especially with kids! The hotel was modern, great looking, super clean, had so many extras. The kids really loved the afternoon snacks and the Game Center. The daily breakfast was really nice with so many options. The omelette bar line got pretty long, but the omelette ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Focus SFO
"A clean and friendly place by the airport. The breakfast was decent, had bread, bagels, waffles, cereal and bananas, coffee and yogurt. Rooms were clean and basic. The airport shuttle was great but only once an hour."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
"Good"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was very clean and comfortable and the staff was super nice and friendly. Would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Horrible, dead bugs and mold on the ceiling inside the shower, dead gnats crusted to the ceiling. Crumbs were inside the sheets, hallways smelled bad."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 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.
