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Hotel Drisco

Hotel in Pacific Heights, San Francisco (0.9 miles from Exploratorium)

Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco features Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Presidio National Park.

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9.5
Exceptional
50 reviews
Price from
$521
per night

Marina Motel

Marina District, San Francisco (0.4 miles from Exploratorium)

Located off the famous Lombard Street, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi. It is less than 2 miles from Fishermans Wharf. Free on-site car parking is available.

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8.3
Very Good
862 reviews
Price from
$181
per night

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco (0.4 miles from Exploratorium)

Less 1 minutes’ walk from the Presidio National Recreation Area in a peaceful area of San Francisco, Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco features views of Central San Francisco.

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8.1
Very Good
1,046 reviews
Price from
$197
per night

Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel in Marina District, San Francisco (0.6 miles from Exploratorium)

Located in San Francisco’s Marina District, Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV.

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8.3
Very Good
1,010 reviews
Price from
$190
per night

Chelsea Inn

Hotel in Marina District, San Francisco (0.8 miles from Exploratorium)

Centrally located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf, Chelsea Inn is 0.9 mi from Ghirardelli Square and 0.9 mi from Lombard Street. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms.

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8.2
Very Good
3,154 reviews
Price from
$164
per night

Greenwich Inn

Marina District, San Francisco (0.7 miles from Exploratorium)

Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street.

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8.1
Very Good
2,272 reviews
Price from
$143
per night

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  • citizenM San Francisco Union Square
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3,223 reviews

    Ideally located in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square has air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Perfect location, great breakfast and really nice staff!

  • Parker Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 413 reviews

    Located in San Francisco, 2.6 mi from Moscone Center, Parker Guest House features accommodations with a garden. Parking is limited and reservations are required.

    Great service and super friendly and helpful hosts

  • The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 452 reviews

    Just 10 minutes' walk from Union Square and the Financial District, this luxury hotel offers on-site dining. A fitness center is also available.

    Location excellent,friendly staff attention to detail.

  • Omni San Francisco
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 566 reviews

    Centrally located at the intersection of California Street and Montgomery Street, Omni San Francisco features a restaurant and elegant rooms.

    Helpful staff Great location for visiting the city

  • Hotel Drisco
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 50 reviews

    Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco features Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Presidio National Park.

    Everything was great! The bed is amazing, the vies from the room.

  • Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,237 reviews

    Located in San Francisco, a 5-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square, Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.

    Spacious rooms .. lovely staff .. fabulous location

  • Stanford Court San Francisco
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,185 reviews

    Located adjacent to the Powell and California cable car stop, Stanford Court San Francisco is a technology-friendly boutique hotel that features a lobby and business center equipped with 7 MacBooks,...

    everything was splendid free e-bike rental = awesome

  • San Francisco Marriott Marquis Union Square
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,200 reviews

    Located next to the the Moscone Convention Center, this downtown San Francisco hotel offers luxurious rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs. Facilities include a fitness center.

    The room was lovely and the bed was so comfortable.

Budget hotels near Exploratorium

  • The Urban
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,779 reviews

    Located directly across from Chinatown’s Dragon Gate, The Urban offers accommodations in San Francisco. Free WiFi and free 24-hour coffee are offered to guests.

    Very clean, quiero and confy, close to everything.

  • Europa Hotel
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,116 reviews

    Located in the historic North Beach District of San Francisco, Europa Hotel is 20 minutes’ walk from Fisherman's Wharf, 17 minutes’ walk from Union Square and 5 minutes’ from the landmark Transamerica...

    very good location. they let us leave luggage after check out

  • King George
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,119 reviews

    Located in the heart of vibrant Union Square, an upscale shopping and dining global destination, this San Francisco boutique hotel is a part of Oxford Hotel and Resorts, LLC.

    Staff were fantastic. Location excellent. Comfy beds.

  • Touchstone Hotel - City Center
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,387 reviews

    Located less than 2 minutes' walk from Union Square in San Francisco’s Theater District, Touchstone Hotel - City Center features free WiFi and an on-site local deli.

    Located in a beautiful area and it’s just near my venue

  • SUNSET HOTEL - Downtown San Francisco
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 240 reviews

    Well situated in the South of Market (SOMA) district of San Francisco, SUNSET HOTEL - Downtown San Francisco is located a 13-minute walk from Union Square, 0.7 miles from San Francisco City Hall and...

    personnel agréable, café offert, simple et efficace

  • Sunnyside Hotel-Downtown San Francisco
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 595 reviews

    Sunnyside Hotel-Downtown San Francisco provides accommodations in San Francisco. Popular points of interest around the property include Moscone Center and San Francisco City Hall.

    All was good. I liked the area. I like the stores.

  • Bay Hotel
    5.0
    Scored 5.0
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 366 reviews

    Located in the Tenderloin district in San Francisco, Bay Hotel offers 2-star rooms with free WiFi.

    The bed was comfortable and the room wasn’t broken

  • Boston Hotel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 342 reviews

    Well situated in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, Boston Hotel is located a 11-minute walk from Union Square, 0.9 miles from Moscone Center and 2 miles from Oracle Park.

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Hotels with great access to Exploratorium!

  • The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 198 reviews

    Built high atop Ghirardelli Square with San Francisco Bay views, this urban San Francisco resort features luxurious apartments with free WiFi and fully equipped gourmet kitchens.

    Fantastic location & and stunning room with an amazing view of Alcatraz.

  • Mansion on Sutter
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 81 reviews

    Mansion on Sutter is located in San Francisco, a 15-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and one mile from Union Square.

    Parking for 1 day was a bit expensive but convenient.

  • The Suites at Fisherman's Wharf
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 248 reviews

    Located next to the Hyde Street Cable Car stop, this all-suite hotel is an 8-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf. The rooftop deck offers views of San Francisco Bay.

    Very friendly staff, great location and near a tram stop.

  • White Swan Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,339 reviews

    Forbes "Best Bed & Breakfast in San Francisco for 2024" Located 5 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this bed & breakfast-style property offers uniquely decorated guest rooms,...

    Quaintness Breakfast Nibbles and drinks Very inviting

  • Club Wyndham Canterbury
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 906 reviews

    Located within 2.5 miles of Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square, this hotel offers spacious suites with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi. A gym and business center are also on site.

    Super location, easy to walk around in the center.

  • Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco  
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,047 reviews

    Only 4 minutes’ walk away from San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco features contemporary features such as a state-of-the-art fitness center.

    everything was perfect, room, staff, location, etc.

  • Inn at the Opera
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 227 reviews

    Ideally located in the heart of San Francisco's Performing Arts District, near vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood.

    Safe area, amazing and helpful staff. Nice and clean room.

  • Argonaut Hotel, a Noble House Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,667 reviews

    Featuring in-room spa services and a traditional seafood restaurant, this luxury Fisherman’s Wharf eco-friendly hotel offers beautiful views across the San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available.

    Great location, good sized room & comfortable bed

Planning a trip to see the Exploratorium? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Unless your children are very young (under 8 or 10) expect...

    Unless your children are very young (under 8 or 10) expect to be there most of the day. Not of interest for little ones. There are lockers at the entrance for 2quarters each time you open the locker. There is a change machine that provides quarters only. Bring lunch, snacks and water! And kids should dress in layers. There are some areas where they'll work up a sweat.
    teresa
    United States of America

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