What is Balboa Park like?

Travellers to the Balboa Park neighbourhood in San Francisco will be sure to enjoy their stay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Balboa Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Balboa Park.

What is there to do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Balboa Park include Cayuga Park, Mt. Davidson Park and Harry Steps. While you're out sightseeing, San Bruno Mountain State Park and Cow Palace Arena and Festival Grounds are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Francisco.

How can I get around Balboa Park and the greater San Francisco area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at San Jose Ave & Ocean Ave Stop and San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave Stop.

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1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

7.3 km from Balboa Park

Miguel

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

8.2 km from Balboa Park

Marissa

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

3. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.4 km from Balboa Park

Dean

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Thomas D

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7.6 km from Balboa Park

Julie

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

6. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7.5 km from Balboa Park

Renato

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

7. Stanyan Park Hotel

5.2 km from Balboa Park

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7.5 km from Balboa Park

Anna Fe

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

7.9 km from Balboa Park

Paul

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

10. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.2 km from Balboa Park

david

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

11. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.6 km from Balboa Park

Karen

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. YOTEL San Francisco

7 km from Balboa Park

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

13. Symphony Inn

6.3 km from Balboa Park

Marilyn

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.8 km from Balboa Park

Michael

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

15. The Atrium Hotel

10.6 km from Balboa Park

Emily

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 9 km from Balboa Park

Laura

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.6 km from Balboa Park

Lina

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

Henry

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

19. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 7.7 km from Balboa Park

shalaka

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

8.5 km from Balboa Park

Juan

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Balboa Park

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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

Soak up the atmosphere of bygone days on this historic wharf where the emphasis is still firmly on seafood.

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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

This famous shopping area is a magnet for fashionistas as well as a historic landmark of old San Francisco.

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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

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

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A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nob Hill

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

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Top Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, friendly staff clean room"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"So, the room was great which is the most inportant thing. It did provide free ear plugs due to the noise. We don’t need them and slept fine. Food is not available in the hotel. So, you have to eat out which is ok. The thing that let it down for me was when booking in it all seemed to be about selling us things (or trying to!). The concierge just tried to sell rather than help."

Fairmont San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely love this place! Gorgeous lobby, helpful staff, great views. The daily activities were fun and our bartender in the bar was a delight! The only disappointment was the coffeeshop. It needs to be updated and the quality of the coffee and pastries really needs to match the food city that it's located in. Other than that a great stay and will happily return!"

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Our top choices for Balboa Park hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

3. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

4. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

5. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7. Stanyan Park Hotel

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

12. YOTEL San Francisco

13. Symphony Inn

14. Comfort Inn by the Bay

15. The Atrium Hotel

16. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

17. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

19. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Where to stay in Balboa Park

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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