What are some good hotels for me to stay at in San Francisco?
Q. I'm a native Californian from the Los Angeles area and my family and I are traveling to San Francisco for the Labor Day weekend. We're only going to be there for Saturday and Sunday, and we travel back on Monday. What are some good hotels in San Francisco that someone could recommend to me? I'm looking for something not too pricey and nice. Also close to the city, maybe in the downtown. And what do you recommend I do while I'm there? Thanks.
A. Union Square is probably the best place to stay. There are lots of good restaurants, shops, theaters and clubs in the Union Square area. It is centrally located easy to walk to many places, easier to get cabs, with lots of public transportation options. Driving in the city can be confusing for visitors and parking is difficult and expensive. Muni offers multi day passes that are good for buses, trolley, light rail and the cable cars [unique experience but $5 per ride].
http://www.sfmuni.com
Joie de Vivre http://www.jdvhotels.com has several hotels in the Union Square area within your budget. Each hotel is unique and many of them include continential breakfast or evening wine hour.
Here is my Must Do San Francisco
1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.
2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. For the labor day weekend you will need to purchase tickets now! http://www.alcatrazcruises.com
3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the East side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.
5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, the Deyoung Muesum [American Art], the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.
6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.
7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The Cityâs best coffee options.
8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.
9. Buena Vista Gardens, this urban park is home to the Museum of Modern Art the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and the Metreon it will keep you entertained for hours.
10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.
http://www.sfmuni.com
Joie de Vivre http://www.jdvhotels.com has several hotels in the Union Square area within your budget. Each hotel is unique and many of them include continential breakfast or evening wine hour.
Here is my Must Do San Francisco
1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.
2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. For the labor day weekend you will need to purchase tickets now! http://www.alcatrazcruises.com
3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the East side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.
5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, the Deyoung Muesum [American Art], the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.
6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.
7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The Cityâs best coffee options.
8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.
9. Buena Vista Gardens, this urban park is home to the Museum of Modern Art the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and the Metreon it will keep you entertained for hours.
10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.
What hotels/motels in San Francisco are good options that accept cash and dont require a credit card?
Q. In the past there have been a few hotels I have stayed at that accepted a cash deposit at check in and refunded the cash deposit at check out. These hotels are Motel 6 San Francisco on Greary street, The Handlery Hotel on Geary Street and Motel 6 in Walnut Creek,CA
I have visited San Francisco many many times and have enjoyed visiting the city.
The motel 6 on Geary in the Tenderlion I didn't like becuase at night I almost got jumped less than a block from the hotel. The Handlery is too expensive and out of my price range. The motel 6 in Walnut Creek fits my budget but its a 30-35 minute BART ride into San Francisco from Walnut Creek.
I also will need a place with parking that is safe.
I don't like hostels.
My budget is between $60-$90 a night. I need a place in this price range that accepts cash deposisits instead of a credit card and a place in a safe area. Walnut Creek is safe and offers free parking but the BART ride can be a pain.
I have visited San Francisco many many times and have enjoyed visiting the city.
The motel 6 on Geary in the Tenderlion I didn't like becuase at night I almost got jumped less than a block from the hotel. The Handlery is too expensive and out of my price range. The motel 6 in Walnut Creek fits my budget but its a 30-35 minute BART ride into San Francisco from Walnut Creek.
I also will need a place with parking that is safe.
I don't like hostels.
My budget is between $60-$90 a night. I need a place in this price range that accepts cash deposisits instead of a credit card and a place in a safe area. Walnut Creek is safe and offers free parking but the BART ride can be a pain.
A. The only places I know of that are even in that price range - let alone accept cash - are the Motel 6 or in the same neighborhood (most of which are also hostels, albeit some with private rooms), or hostels throughout the rest of the city.
Maybe someone else knows better, but methinks you're gonna have to make a concession somewhere. The Green Tortoise is in North Beach - different neighborhood - and has private rooms for like $80/night (but with a shared bathroom). That gets you your own room and in a different neighborhood (a fairly popular tourist destination), albeit you'll be sharing a bathroom. That's the only thing I can think of in your price range that's not in/near the Tenderloin. Of course, I have no idea if they accept cash deposits. Encore Express has rooms with private baths in that range, and I suppose it's *technically* Lower Nob Hill. But it's LNH/Tenderloin border, and also is a hostel/has a music studio attached (so can be noisy).
Again, pretty sure you're gonna have to make a concession somewhere.
Maybe someone else knows better, but methinks you're gonna have to make a concession somewhere. The Green Tortoise is in North Beach - different neighborhood - and has private rooms for like $80/night (but with a shared bathroom). That gets you your own room and in a different neighborhood (a fairly popular tourist destination), albeit you'll be sharing a bathroom. That's the only thing I can think of in your price range that's not in/near the Tenderloin. Of course, I have no idea if they accept cash deposits. Encore Express has rooms with private baths in that range, and I suppose it's *technically* Lower Nob Hill. But it's LNH/Tenderloin border, and also is a hostel/has a music studio attached (so can be noisy).
Again, pretty sure you're gonna have to make a concession somewhere.
Where can i Park my car in San Francisco or surrounding areas for 3 nights?
Q. I'm Driving from San Diego to San Francisco and the Hotel that i'm going to stay at is charging around 50 dollars per night to leave the CAR. And the surrounding areas are charging 36 dollars. Where can i leave my car for 3 nights Even if its right before you enter the city san francisco. Thanks
A. There are a lot of free parking in Sunset, West Portal, Glen Park, Twin Peak area, and street cleaning only twice a month, just look at sign, and take public transit back, don't forget turn wheel to Curb.
If you stay Friday to Monday, you also can park in Daly City BART for $2 only for Fri and Mon. It is very convenient.
If you stay Friday to Monday, you also can park in Daly City BART for $2 only for Fri and Mon. It is very convenient.
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