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A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a bell in the center.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

A banquet hall with a central stage, chandeliers, and rows of tables set for a formal event.

1. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Audrey

S$259

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A marble table with a champagne bottle, glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

2. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Dhara

S$200

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

eric

S$180

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape and bridge.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

4. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ariane

S$673

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and large windows providing views of the street.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Elmer Antonio

S$365

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

A corner room with a grey sofa, two pillows, a small round wooden table, a radiator, and a wooden cabinet with a hanger.

A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

6. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 1.6 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

May

S$227

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

A bar area with three black barstools, a wooden counter, and a shelf stocked with liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with a tray of food, a lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

A spacious bar area with high wooden beams, a brick wall, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

7. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.4 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Richard

S$416

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, a statue, and a potted plant.

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ashlee

S$218

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An open patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a white brick wall.

A building with a striped awning labeled "WHITE SWAN Z" and a sign indicating the entrance.

A traditional room with a fireplace, patterned furniture, and a bookshelf.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, and a patterned floor.

9. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Thomas

S$299

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender, wooden shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a large abstract painting.

A cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Keegan

S$256

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.

A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

nizar

S$243

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A covered outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by chairs, under a metal roof with a weather vane.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a coastal area, a bed, and a bedside lamp.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs. A staircase with a metal railing is visible in the background.

A coastal marina with boats, a pier, and a lighthouse in the background.

12. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.7 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Janelle

S$1,347

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A grand building with classical architecture, featuring columns, detailed carvings, and a large entrance.

A luxurious room with a marble fireplace, elegant seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room's decor.

A paved pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a row of wooden benches.

A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

13. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Ahmed

S$752

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

14. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Michael

S$485

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A balcony with a view of a tall building, a tree, and a table with chairs.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, framed artwork on the walls, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a small side table with a vase.

A gym with weight benches, dumbbells, and exercise machines.

15. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Liya

S$1,272

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

ROGER

S$296

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.

A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

17. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.5 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Yan

S$158

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

2.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Frankie

S$143

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a wooden ceiling and framed artwork on the walls.

19. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.2 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Matthew

S$308

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a sign reading 'COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT.'

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen area with a microwave, two refrigerators stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with various packaged foods.

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.3 km from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Lisa

S$297

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 230 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,520 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,243 reviews	View

Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"very clean and fancy king size room with city view. A Cute desk along the big window suitable for thinking and imagination. The iron is very helpful."

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot to stay. The staff was very kind and helpful. The continental breakfast was great. The property was clean and comfortable."

Comfort Inn by the Bay

8/10 Good

"Overall, the hotel is fairly budget, friendly for the area, but comes with a couple of disadvantages. Parking is $35 per vehicle and a very tight structure, there are no refrigerators in the rooms, and overall it’s just a bit older. Breakfast was complementary, which was standard for most hotel of this level. Overall nothing negative to say. Decent location and very close to Lombard street"

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Has local tastings and close enough to a lot of things to do"

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Great location"

San Remo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a nice stay at San Remo. Location is excellent and staff are very helpful and friendly. I’d recommend it, especially if you’re on a budget but want to be in a nice area in North Beach."

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was easy and our room was ready ahead of time as requested. All of the staff were there excellent, the hotel location was perfect for Fleet week and other events. I would highly recommend the hotel and would stay there again!"

Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very clean, helpful staff, great bartender."

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USS Pampanito

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The ship Jeremiah O'Brien with ropes and a lifebuoy on its deck.

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

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A waterfront promenade with a Maritime Museum, a large ship sculpture, and a staircase leading to a viewing platform.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

8.6/10 (39 reviews)

Step aboard century-old ships, watch boat builders at work, browse exhibits about U.S. maritime heritage and enjoy scenic picnics at this historic waterfront district.

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Boudin Bakery

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Boudin Bakery during your visit to San Francisco. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Musée Mécanique

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Musée Mécanique during your stay in San Francisco. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

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The Cannery at Del Monte Square

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to San Francisco, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Cannery at Del Monte Square. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Winery Collective

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Winery Collective during your travels to San Francisco. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

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California Welcome Center

California Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum 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 191 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Adjacent to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Zephyr San Francisco and Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf.

How many hotels will I find close to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.

What can I see and do near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

Study the collections at Cable Car Museum, Exploratorium or San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and Fort Mason are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Club Fugazi, Bay Area Theatresports and SF Masonic Auditorium.

How can I get to Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum hotels

1. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

2. Orchard Hotel

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

4. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

6. Star Motel

7. Argonaut Hotel

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

9. White Swan Inn

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

12. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

13. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

14. The Jay, Autograph Collection

15. The Huntington Hotel

16. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

17. Castle Inn

18. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

19. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

20. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

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Top Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

San Remo Hotel

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Other attractions near Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

USS Pampanito

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Boudin Bakery

Musée Mécanique

The Cannery at Del Monte Square

Winery Collective

California Welcome Center

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