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Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
25.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (896 reviews)
"Breakfast served every morning and staff was extremely friendly."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$842
HK$968 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
Lobby

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,315 reviews)
"The staff is friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay there again."
United States
Steven
The price is HK$774
HK$889 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,250 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
Jon
The price is HK$887
HK$1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Central Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,053 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
John Aldrane
The price is HK$744
HK$861 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Front of property

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,829 reviews)
"great hotel, well designed, comfortable beds, easy access to the bart and aiport"
United States
Alan
The Dylan at SFO
Lobby sitting area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
16.4 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,574 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly front desk employees, a great affordable place to stay "
United States
Joel
The price is HK$970
HK$1,115 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Lobby

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
29.4 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice, enjoyed my time here"
United States
David
The price is HK$1,720
HK$1,887 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Café

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
6 km from Central Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Perfect locatuon, cute clean hotel"
United States
Lori
The price is HK$1,967
HK$2,288 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stanyan Park Hotel
Terrace/patio

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Central Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"room clean was really clean/large, helpful and welcoming staff"
United States
Laurel
The price is HK$932
HK$1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
Balcony

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Chinatown, 4.8 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and big rooms"
United States
Bonnie
The price is HK$799
HK$941 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
18.7 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,331 reviews)
"staff was amazing hotel could use a renovation but was still perfect for what we needed"
United States
ethan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Ballroom

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,957 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
William
The price is HK$957
HK$1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
2.0 star property
15 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Edward
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport
Building design

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
15.1 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,790 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Stephanie
Hotel Aluxor SFO
Lobby

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
15.7 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,586 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and the rooms are clean, staff courteous and helpful, and location great! "
United States
Karen
The price is HK$767
HK$919 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hotel Aura SFO
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Central Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,656 reviews)
"Yes very clean, room, friendly staff "
United States
Olivier
The price is HK$767
HK$924 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Hotel Skye SFO
Courtyard

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,463 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Jill
The price is HK$836
HK$951 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Central Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,638 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff"
United States
Maximo Guillermo
The price is HK$585
HK$665 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Villa Montes Hotel

Villa Montes Hotel
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Central Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay here! Front desk staff was very kind and professional. Would definitely stay here again in the future. "
United States
Patrick
The price is HK$737
HK$885 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Villa Montes Hotel
Exterior

Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge
2.0 star property
28.1 km from Central Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, spacious clean room, comfortable bed, quiet, great value for the area. Lots of good dining options nearby. Highly recommend, will be back."
United States
Brad
The price is HK$852
HK$954 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Marin Lodge
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront

Find the best Central Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Union Square San Francisco a shop-aholic dream; Shutterstock ID 3603152

Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

Fisherman\'s Wharf which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

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 Warfield Theatre 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 which includes skyline, a city and a park

South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Nob Hill featuring street scenes

Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

Top Central Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and common areas. Great location. Good value."
Jeanne 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Central Waterfront like?
Travellers to San Francisco's Central Waterfront neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design as part of your Central Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Waterfront.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Waterfront?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Craft & Design or Letterform Archive during your visit to Central Waterfront. A visit to San Francisco Bay is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Waterfront include Oracle Park, The Midway and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Anchor Brewing Company or California College of the Arts.
How can I get around Central Waterfront and the greater San Francisco area?
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at 23rd Street Station, 20th Street Station or UCSF Medical Center Station. To venture out of town, take a train from 22nd Street Station.

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