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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, (1007)
"Rooms great location, friendly and hospitable staff. Great experience overall!"
United States
mac santa
The price is €425
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
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, (1233)
"Very friendly staff, clean, great location, super exercise equipment, wonderful hotel."
United States
James
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Omni San Francisco Hotel
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
Financial District, 0.9 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Property entrance
Orchard Garden Hotel

Orchard Garden Hotel

4.0 star property
Chinatown, 1.2 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great location "
Canada
Jorge
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Orchard Garden Hotel
Lobby
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

4.0 star property
Financial District, 1.3 km from Exploratorium
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Great value for the room, service and location "
United States
Chao
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Galleria Park Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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, (321)
"Loved my stay"
United States
Christina
The price is €272
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Jay, Autograph Collection
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property
1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3044)
"Best location, friendly staff, had a wonderful time stayed! "
United States
Kalinda
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

5.0 star property
Chinatown, 1.3 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"I mean what else can I say, it’s the Ritz, amazing everything. Food at restaurant was great. Again it’s the Ritz. "
United States
Cesar
The price is €345
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Interior
Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel

4.0 star property
Chinatown, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Very good accommodations "
United States
Gene
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Orchard Hotel
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, (1325)
"Great stay"
United States
Eliran
The price is €193
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Interior
Columbus Motor Inn

Columbus Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Russian Hill, 1.5 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Excellent affordable rooms! Extremely helpful and friendly staff, parking was very convenient and really nice location! We had an excellent trip because of this hotel! "
United States
Devesh
Columbus Motor Inn
Exterior
Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4.0 star property
1.6 km from Exploratorium
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Nice room, helpful staff and great location. "
United States
Okan
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor) | City view
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, (1428)
"Enjoyed our stay staff was friendly and helpful! Location was perfect!"
United States
Ana
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
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, (1007)
"great room and staff. "
United States
chunguang
The price is €400
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Front of property – evening/night
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, (2617)
"The room was super clean and staff was very friendly and helpful "
United States
Tony
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner
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, (691)
"Had a great stay "
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is €405
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
The St. Regis San Francisco
Exterior
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4.0 star property
Financial District, 0.8 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1973)
"Clean room, close to a lot of great restaurants, safe atmosphere around hotel!"
United States
Lamont
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
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, (480)
"Beautiful hotel. Great staff. "
United States
Elizabeth L.
The price is €371
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
1 Hotel San Francisco
Interior entrance
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, (1608)
"Great location and awesome hotel"
United States
Adam
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Lobby
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf, 1.7 km from Exploratorium
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1086)
"Great room, helpful staff, restaurant that they recommended was amazing!"
United States
Clark
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
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Top Exploratorium Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location. Hotel with european feel. Lovely and clean room. A bit warm in the rooms and bed a bit too soft for our liking. Bar not open on sunday and monday. Helpfull staff. Hope to visit again."
Katherina 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hotels near other Exploratorium attractions

ABC's '7Live' Voice Box

You can get tickets for a performance at ABC's '7Live' Voice Box during your stay in San Francisco. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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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 acclaimed art galleries 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 412 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 Hilton San Francisco Financial District and Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf.
How many hotels are there close to Exploratorium?
Expedia has 412 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, Coit Tower and Columbus 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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