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. Stanyan Park Hotel

5.2 km from Balboa Park

Karin

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A street leading to a building with a sign reading "Cow Palace".

2. Alpine Inn And Suites

2.2 km from Balboa Park

Randy

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a stone accent wall, and a bar area.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

7.3 km from Balboa Park

Kelcie

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

4. Marina Motel

Marina District, 8.5 km from Balboa Park

Natasha

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

8.3 km from Balboa Park

Carolyn Jeane

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

6. Symphony Inn

6.3 km from Balboa Park

zack

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9.8 km from Balboa Park

ming

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

8. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9.4 km from Balboa Park

Lori

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

9. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

7.5 km from Balboa Park

Sheila Marie

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

10. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 8.6 km from Balboa Park

Lorraine

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

11. Greenwich Inn

Cow Hollow, 8.5 km from Balboa Park

Jenine Louise

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7.6 km from Balboa Park

Morgan

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

13. Hotel Nova SFO

9.5 km from Balboa Park

Anne

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

8.2 km from Balboa Park

kathrina

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.4 km from Balboa Park

Heather

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.8 km from Balboa Park

Diane

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.

17. Buena Vista Motor Inn

Cow Hollow, 8.8 km from Balboa Park

John

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers.

18. Hotel Focus SFO

8.8 km from Balboa Park

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe to the right.

19. Francisco Bay Inn

Cow Hollow, 8.8 km from Balboa Park

Melody

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

20. Hotel VIA

7.7 km from Balboa Park

Gabriela

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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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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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 Chase Center 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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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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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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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

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"It was great"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in the absolute perfect area with multiple entries! It has great views, a peaceful courtyard with tons of games for families! It offers places on every floor to refill your water bottles for free. The room was clean and a good size. They even have a little breakfast trailer for the morning that was convenient. My only complaints is the staff didn’t tell me any of this I had to figure everything out on my own, and the trailer had new people I guess so they double charged me and then gave me the wrong order. They also messed up the order of the people in front of us. So it was a good experience not excellent because the staff wasn’t informative about anything in the hotel all they said was here is your room key and we need a card to charge the amenity fees and the “breakfast staff” didn’t know what that we’re doing."

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt was amazing. I love the location in San Francisco and the staff was very professional and nice. We had a wonderful room that was super clean and the buffet breakfast was fantastic. We also enjoyed the bar for happy hour and the food was delicious. Thanks for such a wonderful weekend. We will definitely stay here again when we’re in the city."

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Our top choices for Balboa Park hotels

1. Stanyan Park Hotel

2. Alpine Inn And Suites

3. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

4. Marina Motel

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

6. Symphony Inn

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

10. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

11. Greenwich Inn

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

13. Hotel Nova SFO

14. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. Comfort Inn by the Bay

17. Buena Vista Motor Inn

18. Hotel Focus SFO

19. Francisco Bay Inn

20. Hotel VIA

Where to stay in Balboa Park

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South of Market

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