What is Portola like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Francisco's Portola neighbourhood. Consider a visit to El Toro San Francisco as part of your Portola travel plans.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Portola area?

Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Portola and start exploring everything San Francisco has to offer.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Portola.

What are the top things to see and do in Portola?

El Toro San Francisco is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Portola. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Space 550 or Esmeralda Slide Park.

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1. Alpine Inn And Suites

2.4 km from Portola

Isaiah

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

2. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6 km from Portola

Todd

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

3. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

8 km from Portola

jenny

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

5. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9.3 km from Portola

Larry

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio with modern seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

7.8 km from Portola

Evelyn

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

6.3 km from Portola

Kelcie

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

8. Stanyan Park Hotel

5.9 km from Portola

Amy

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

7.8 km from Portola

Margy

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

6.9 km from Portola

Ebony

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

8.4 km from Portola

Martin

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Thorsten

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 6.7 km from Portola

Ariel

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a glass table, and potted plants.

14. Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

8 km from Portola

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

15. Hotel Nova SFO

9.4 km from Portola

Manolo

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

16. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 7.1 km from Portola

Maria

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Union Square, 7.1 km from Portola

Maria

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

18. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 6.5 km from Portola

Pedro

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a desk. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

19. The Atrium Hotel

10.6 km from Portola

Ramesh

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden table, yellow chairs, and potted plants.

20. FOUND Hotel, San Francisco

Union Square, 6.5 km from Portola

Jochelle

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Where to stay in Portola

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Fisherman's Wharf

Dating back to the middle of the 19th Century, this historic wharf has been through many incarnations. Today it’s bursting with fun, sea lions and restaurants.

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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

Fashion puts its best foot forward in this vast shopping plaza.

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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 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 Portola Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The bathroom light was hard tofind"

Stanford Court San Francisco

8/10 Good

"The staff were so friendly and helpful, couldn’t do enough for you. The bar area is great, the rooms are comfortable and spacious. Location is right at the top of the steep hill at California St but the cable car stop is also there. The only reason I haven’t given it a 5* is the breakfast could be improved. You have to hand in a breakfast buffet voucher (pay extra for à la carte) and you are handed a plate (v old and scratched). Options are limited and no table service. You have to make your own tea in a paper cup. That doesn’t make it a luxury hotel in my view."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in an excellent location just a few steps from Union Square, the cable car stop, and the BART train station, not to mention all the clothing stores and food options around it. The room was clean and very comfortable with a refrigerator inside, and I really liked the free cookies, apples, and water in the lobby. However, the service from the lobby staff could be improved, as they misplaced my small suitcase and only found it after checking three times. Management should improve staff training so they follow protocols and do not affect customers. I would stay at the hotel again, but I would be careful with the lobby staff."

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1. Alpine Inn And Suites

2. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

5. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

8. Stanyan Park Hotel

9. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

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

12. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

14. Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

15. Hotel Nova SFO

16. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

17. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

18. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

19. The Atrium Hotel

20. FOUND Hotel, San Francisco

Where to stay in Portola

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Portola Hotel Reviews

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