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A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.

1. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (214 reviews)
"Great location and very nice staff"
United States
Malinda
The price is $175
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

2. Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel
4.0 star property
Union Square, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Excellent stay with a beautiful location"
United States
Whitney
The price is $175
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Orchard Hotel
A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

3. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Nob Hill, 2.2 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,016 reviews)
"Fun neighborhood and free parking! We really enjoyed our stay."
United States
Mariko
The price is $148
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Castle Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,656 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay. Great location."
United States
Lisa
The price is $132
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

5. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,531 reviews)
"Beautiful and clean and nice"
United States
Ricardo
The price is $209
$285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a laptop and a glass of water, a lamp, a TV displaying a scenic image, and a large window with curtains.

6. Inn At Union Square

Inn At Union Square
3.5 star property
1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Pleasant stay, clean property, quiet, great location..."
United States
Jeffrey
The price is $193
$227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Inn At Union Square
A balcony with a view of a cityscape, including buildings and a church.

7. Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Chinatown, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient to cable cars, China town and pretty much everywhere. Can park your cars for free and explore. It’s a clean classic hotel room"
United States
Dawn
The price is $138
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
A modern hotel exterior with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
4.5 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 1.8 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,470 reviews)
"Awesome location! Close to the bus and easily walkable down to fisherman’s wharf. Loved how friendly everyone was! Huge rooms and plenty of towels! Wish there was a full door to the shower so water didn’t come out onto the floor but that’s it!"
United States
Hope
The price is $175
$248 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and a sign above the door.

9. Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon
3.5 star property
South of Market, 1.1 km from Exploratorium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,089 reviews)
"It’s a good hotel to stay in to sleep and stay out mostly all day. Clean, staff was helpful, but isn’t flashy which is okay. Overall good hotel to stay in"
United States
Eduardo
The price is $179
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Griffon
A woman sitting at a table with a drink, in a modern interior with abstract sculptures and indoor plants.

10. JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
4.5 star property
1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Big, Spacious Bathrrom, very clean! Barron and Front Desk area were very cozy , clean and inviting."
United States
Kevin
The price is $206
$288 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, including a distinctive building with a large clock and a theater named "Blue Shield of California Theater".

11. W San Francisco

W San Francisco
4.5 star property
South Park, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The ground floor is undergoing construction but absolutely no complains. Clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
Jason
The price is $229
$305 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
W San Francisco
A restaurant with stone arches, wooden chairs, and tables.

12. Cornell Hotel

Cornell Hotel
3.5 star property
1.5 km from Exploratorium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room Standard breakfast fare High end shops in walking distance "
United States
Loretta
The price is $119
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Cornell Hotel
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

13. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
Union Square, 2 km from Exploratorium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,740 reviews)
"Overall amazing, great location and hotel is excellent"
United Kingdom
John
The price is $163
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, gold bar stools, and a glass enclosure with beverages.

14. Axiom Hotel

Axiom Hotel
4.0 star property
Union Square, 2 km from Exploratorium
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! The location is amazing, Beds very comfortable! The towels are so soft!"
United States
William
The price is $147
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Axiom Hotel
A restaurant interior with wicker pendant lighting, wooden paneling, and large green plants.

15. Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
3.0 star property
Union Square, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,338 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly helpful staff, cafe attached was excellent"
United Kingdom
Barbara
The price is $117
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a large window with a view of buildings outside.

16. Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco

Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
4.0 star property
1.8 km from Exploratorium
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Adebayo
The price is $166
$237 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
The exterior of the Mithila Hotel with a brown awning, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a 'Wash Fold' sign.

17. Mithila San Francisco, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Mithila San Francisco, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2.0 star property
2.1 km from Exploratorium
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (256 reviews)
"Very good location "
United States
cecilia
The price is $86
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Mithila San Francisco, SureStay Collection by Best Western
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a long dining table, and comfortable seating.

18. Warwick San Francisco

Warwick San Francisco
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Exploratorium
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff and property. Front desk and bar staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Hotel is in a great location."
United States
Amy
The price is $130
$190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Warwick San Francisco
A multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "Bartlett Hall."

19. The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse

The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse
2.5 star property
Union Square, 1.8 km from Exploratorium
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Jose Enrique
The price is $80
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Bartlett Hotel and Guesthouse
A building entrance with an American flag, a cafe espresso sign, and a door with a window.

20. Nob Hill Hotel

Nob Hill Hotel
4.0 star property
2.1 km from Exploratorium
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay in the penthouse. Awesome views!"
United States
Ian
The price is $116
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Nob Hill Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Exploratorium

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
214 reviews
View
A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.
Orchard Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,014 reviews
View
A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.
Castle Inn
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,016 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
7,656 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,531 reviews
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