Top 10 Hotels Near Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelves and a mirrored door.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

A staircase with colorful steps, a blue door with the number 101, and a coffee bar area.

1. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

3.1 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Katharina

RM422

RM814 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A building facade with a blue ornate entrance, a sign reading "Monte Cristo," and two potted plants on the ground.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A room with floral wallpaper, a sofa with red and white cushions, a red ottoman, a wooden chair, a small table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

2. The Monte Cristo

1.9 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Joseph

RM1,169

RM1,376 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a window overlooking a garden.

A kitchen with a window, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of oranges on a table.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

3. Marina Motel

Marina District, 0.6 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Natasha

RM485

RM565 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

4. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 2.4 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Taoufik

RM566

RM665 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a small stool, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

5. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 3 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Lissa

RM548

RM841 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 3.1 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Maribeth

RM620

RM896 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A mural with hands holding a globe, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.8 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Jessica

RM761

RM896 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a concrete curb, and a row of small trees along one side.

A multi-story residential building with balconies, air conditioning units, and a yellow lower floor.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and two drawers.

8. Lombard Plaza Motel

Marina District, 1.2 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Carlotta

RM396

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A building with a sign reading "Chirardell" and a restaurant named "mirada de elli" below it.

A dining area with a long table, six wooden chairs, and two sofas.

9. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Palace of Fine Arts

William

RM613

RM915 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a kettle, and a small refrigerator. There is a wooden shelf with books and a potted plant. A colorful welcome sign is on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass table, orange and white chairs, a grey sofa with orange cushions, and a map on the wall.

A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of buildings and mountains.

10. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Cow Hollow, 2 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Selina

RM467

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating areas, and a large digital display.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round dining table, and two yellow armchairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a television, and a well-stocked liquor cabinet.

11. Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Latha

RM640

RM938 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A room with two chairs, a small table, a vase with flowers, and an air conditioning unit.

A Travelodge hotel with multiple balconies, a flag, and a sign indicating a base camp for adventure.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

12. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Cow Hollow, 0.5 km from Palace of Fine Arts

steve

RM501

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern building with a prominent 'Inn' sign, featuring a mix of contemporary and classical architecture, located at a street corner with a clear view of the sky.

A modern bathroom with two sinks, a toilet, and a shower.

A multi-level parking garage with concrete pillars and overhead lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a small table.

13. Inn on Broadway

Pacific Heights, 2.3 km from Palace of Fine Arts

MAGALI

RM504

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

A small hotel room with a single round table and two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a radiator.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a television displaying a person.

A corridor with a blue floor, red walls, and a series of arches supported by columns.

14. Inn at Golden Gate

Cow Hollow, 0.5 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Vladimir

RM407

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A room with a large window, a table, and several chairs.

Pier 39 with a waterfront view, outdoor seating area, and a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

A garden with various potted plants and flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the outside.

15. Pacific Heights Inn

Cow Hollow, 2.1 km from Palace of Fine Arts

artan

RM387

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hallway with a tram model, a hairdryer, and a kitchen area.

A multi-story residential building with balconies and a parking area.

A multi-story building with balconies, a parking area, and a staircase.

16. Presidio Parkway Inn

Cow Hollow, 0.8 km from Palace of Fine Arts

John

RM348

RM425 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A multi-level indoor space with metal railings, wooden flooring, and seating areas.

A hallway with red and white walls, a red carpet, and a staircase with black railings.

A person seated at a table with a laptop, in a cafe with red stools and a view of a red vehicle outside.

17. Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

3 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Dan

RM250

RM294 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There is a framed picture on the wall and a carpeted floor.

A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs.

A motel with a neon sign reading "SURF MOTEL Welcome No Vacancy."

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.

18. Surf Motel

Cow Hollow, 1 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Anil

RM294

RM342 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'Alpha Inn & Suites'.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee maker, and a cabinet.

A self-service beverage station with a coffee machine and a fruit juice dispenser, along with various food items and condiments on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with blinds.

19. Alpha Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow, 0.7 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Derrick

RM317

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bathroom with a white toilet, a white sink, a bathtub, and a shower with a curtain.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a window with blinds.

20. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Lombard Street

Marina District, 0.9 km from Palace of Fine Arts

Freddy

RM379

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Palace of Fine Arts

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality	10.0 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
The Monte Cristo	9.6 Exceptional 491 reviews	View
Marina Motel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf	9.2 Wonderful 2,205 reviews	View

Top Palace of Fine Arts Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Presidio Parkway Inn

8/10 Good

"El único detalle que podría mencionar para mejorar es el estacionamiento porque no hay un lugar seguro al que puedas llegar (seguro me refiero a que tengas un lugar porque luego estaba todo lleno) pero aún así el personal trata de apoyar, muy amabled"

Marina Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. It's within walking distance to many restaurants, amenities, and shops. We loved being able to lock up our car at night."

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Lombard Street

8/10 Good

"staff were quick and responsive; the room itself was, of course, somewhat dated and basic - but it is a standard lombard motel. Parking was available and the layout (only one entrance from the street) made it feel much better than street parking from a safety viewpoint."

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"C very close walking distance to restart ts. Free parking and very nice renovated rooms"

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

8/10 Good

"No coffee machine in room"

SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, felt safe all the time that I spend on it. Hot shower was 10/10, nice bed and respectful employees. Will stay again fully."

Lombard Plaza Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great roomy room. Nice beds and clean. Was pleasantly surprised."

Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"A clean, well-run, and very well located hotel. The bed was very comfortable. There is parking nearby at a reasonable price."

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A park with people walking and sitting on the grass, a body of water, boats, and a bridge in the background.

Marina Green

After visiting Marina Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Walter S. Johnson Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Walter S. Johnson Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.

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Letterman Digital and New Media Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Letterman Digital and New Media Arts Center during your stay in San Francisco. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Yoda Fountain

After visiting Yoda Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Presidio Theater

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Presidio Theater on your trip to San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Chestnut Street

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Chestnut Street. Visit the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Palace of Fine Arts?

Palace of Fine Arts is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its beautiful ocean views and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 65 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Palace of Fine Arts?

Marina Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Palace of Fine Arts. Other good choices close by include Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco and Inn at Golden Gate.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Palace of Fine Arts?

Expedia has 65 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Palace of Fine Arts.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Palace of Fine Arts, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Palace of Fine Arts.

What can I see and do near Palace of Fine Arts?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Walt Disney Family Museum, Cable Car Museum or Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Explore notable local landmarks like Golden Gate Bridge, Mrs. Doubtfire House and Fort Mason. You can check out the local talent at The Fillmore, SF Masonic Auditorium and Marines Memorial Theater.

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Our top choices for Palace of Fine Arts hotels

1. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

2. The Monte Cristo

3. Marina Motel

4. Castle Inn

5. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

6. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

7. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8. Lombard Plaza Motel

9. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

11. Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

12. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

13. Inn on Broadway

14. Inn at Golden Gate

15. Pacific Heights Inn

16. Presidio Parkway Inn

17. Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

18. Surf Motel

19. Alpha Inn & Suites

20. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Lombard Street

Compare popular hotels close to Palace of Fine Arts

Top Palace of Fine Arts Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Presidio Parkway Inn

Marina Motel

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Lombard Street

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

SureStay by Best Western San Francisco Marina District

Lombard Plaza Motel

Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Other attractions near Palace of Fine Arts

Presidio Tunnel Tops

Marina Green

Walter S. Johnson Park

Letterman Digital and New Media Arts Center

Yoda Fountain

East Beach

Presidio Theater

Chestnut Street

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