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Our top choices for Exploratorium hotels

Lobby

Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel
4.5 star property
Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,264 reviews)
"Always a great stay in a great location with stellar staff. Thanks for another great stay"
United States
Michael
The price is €224
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Omni San Francisco Hotel
Rooftop terrace

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
5.0 star property
Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
The price is €486
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Garden

The Jay, Autograph Collection

The Jay, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Financial District, 0.7 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (452 reviews)
"Great location, room, and friendly staff. The workout facility is really nice also….."
United States
Paul
The price is €354
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
The Jay, Autograph Collection
Lobby

Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Financial District, 1.3 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, amazing service would definitely stay again"
United States
Cassandra
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Galleria Park Hotel
Interior

Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel
4.0 star property
Union Square, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and value. We had a very pleasant experience overall!!"
United States
Harry
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Orchard Hotel
Breakfast and dinner served

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
3.0 star property
Theater District, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Wonderful stay will book again"
United States
Marcel
The price is €172
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Property entrance

Orchard Garden Hotel

Orchard Garden Hotel
4.0 star property
Chinatown, 1.2 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel and very conveniently located. Highly recommended!"
United States
Talid
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Orchard Garden Hotel
Exterior

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0 star property
Chinatown, 1.2 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location! Wonderful staff and amenities, highly recommend this hotel for family visiting SF"
United States
Shristi
The price is €427
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Exterior

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
4.0 star property
South of Market, 1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,270 reviews)
"Family place and safe"
United States
Faiz
The price is €230
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (577 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anthony
The price is €431
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
1 Hotel San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
Financial District, 0.7 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,323 reviews)
"Great location; good value for money"
United States
Melanie
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Cocktail bar

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco
4.0 star property
1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel stay. Quiet for a city location."
United States
Matthew
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

citizenM San Francisco Union Square
4.0 star property
Union Square, 1.8 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,463 reviews)
"Good breakfast and views!"
United States
Vinay
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Indoor pool

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
Union Square, 1.9 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,006 reviews)
"Clean hotel nice rooms great atmosphere"
United States
Freddy
The price is €223
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Terrace/patio

White Swan Inn

White Swan Inn
3.5 star property
1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"White swan inn is a nice surprise near Chinatown."
United States
Casandra
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
White Swan Inn
Terrace/patio

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
5.0 star property
South of Market, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel in the middle of everything with a great staff."
United States
Brad
The price is €489
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Exterior

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis San Francisco
5.0 star property
South of Market, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (730 reviews)
The price is €484
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
The St. Regis San Francisco
Terrace/patio

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,034 reviews)
"Great and affordable hotel !"
United States
Robert
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Balcony

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Royal Pacific Motor Inn
2.0 star property
Chinatown, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Pacific Motor Inn is a fabulous hotel in a great location for the price. Staff is very friendly and you’re in the heart of North beach Chinatown and very close to Fishermans wharf. Not a dull moment in those neighborhoods so much fun great food great bars I love San Francisco."
United States
FERNANDO
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

The Huntington Hotel

The Huntington Hotel
5.0 star property
Nob Hill, 1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Perfect weekend stay. A great hotel.....happy it's back in operation after many years! Highly recommend!"
United States
Steven
The price is €663
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Huntington Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Exploratorium

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Omni San Francisco Hotel
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,264 reviews
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Rooftop terrace
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
View
Garden
The Jay, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
452 reviews
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Lobby
Galleria Park Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,013 reviews
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Interior
Orchard Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Top Exploratorium Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast buffet was fantastic."
Carie 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotels near other Exploratorium attractions

America's Cup Pavilion

You can make plans for a show at America's Cup Pavilion on your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Exploratorium?
Exploratorium is located in a vibrant area of San Francisco known for its top museums and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 344 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Exploratorium?
Hyatt Regency San Francisco is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Exploratorium. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf and Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
How many hotels are there close to Exploratorium?
Expedia has 344 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Exploratorium.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Exploratorium, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Exploratorium.
What can I see and do near Exploratorium?
Study the collections at Market Street Railway Museum, Cable Car Museum or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Coit Tower are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at SF Masonic Auditorium, Marines Memorial Theater and SHN Curran Theatre.
How can I get to Exploratorium?
Take advantage of metro transport at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop, Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop and Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop. If you'd like to explore around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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