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Our top choices for San Francisco Zoo hotels

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Mirage Inn and Suites

Mirage Inn and Suites

Mirage Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
0.3 km from San Francisco Zoo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Good room great location. Next too zoo and beach"
United States
Gene
Mirage Inn and Suites
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Ocean Inn

Ocean Inn

Ocean Inn
2.0 star property
3.1 km from San Francisco Zoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (178 reviews)
"The location was convenient. Two blocks from the beach and right on the muni line. The band in the bar downstairs was quite loud some nights. The vents on the heater needed cleaning desperately"
United States
Philip
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Ocean Inn
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
The SeaScape Inn

The SeaScape Inn

The SeaScape Inn
2.0 star property
3.1 km from San Francisco Zoo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (924 reviews)
"It is a decent place to stay. Convenient location and close to transportation, coffee shops, bakery or restaurants. Clean room and helpful staff. Close to the Ocean - you can enjoy your walk on the beach. "
United States
Barbara
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
The SeaScape Inn
Beach nearby
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway
2.0 star property
3.4 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (516 reviews)
"Staff is always attentive super friendly. Location is great walking distance from the beach and parking is a breeze! "
United States
Michael
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway
Reception
El Camino Inn

El Camino Inn

El Camino Inn
2.0 star property
6 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (861 reviews)
"The room was great clean room not to far away from sf. Definitely recommend staying here."
United States
Joel
El Camino Inn
Reception
Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (539 reviews)
"What a gem to stay will stay on next trip"
United States
tony
Embassy Hotel
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Hotel Sunrise

Hotel Sunrise

Hotel Sunrise
2.0 star property
8 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (639 reviews)
"Sextant coffee good place"
United States
Audrey
The price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Hotel Sunrise
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Maddux Homes near Westlake

Maddux Homes near Westlake

Maddux Homes near Westlake
2.5 star property
4.6 km from San Francisco Zoo
5.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"The place was a little dusty and not fully clean. Also, the drain in the shower was backed up but wasn’t terrible. "
United States
Jaime
The price is S$396
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Maddux Homes near Westlake
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Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
2.0 star property
7.1 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.2 out of 10, (27 reviews)
"Location for work was great but the room was cold"
United States
Paul
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Snack bar
Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City
2.5 star property
5.4 km from San Francisco Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel. We enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Midori
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City
Terrace/patio
Royal Inn

Royal Inn

Royal Inn
2.0 star property
8.6 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (129 reviews)
"Great place. "
United States
Cindy
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Royal Inn
Reception
BridgePoint Inn Daly City

BridgePoint Inn Daly City

BridgePoint Inn Daly City
2.0 star property
8.9 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.4 out of 10, (946 reviews)
"Easy check in staff was nice. Rooms are newly renovated and clean. Good water pressure!"
United States
Ashtyn
BridgePoint Inn Daly City
Lobby
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4.0 star property
9.3 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (1,025 reviews)
"Very clean room"
United States
Jose
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Alpha Inn & Suites

Alpha Inn & Suites

Alpha Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow, 9 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.6 out of 10, (990 reviews)
"It was good for the price I paid. "
United States
Felicity
The price is S$120
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Alpha Inn & Suites
Reception
SF Central Hotel

SF Central Hotel

SF Central Hotel
2.0 star property
8.3 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.2 out of 10, (866 reviews)
"The rooms were very dirty. The heater didn't work in one of the rooms. And the plumbing made very loud noises when taking a shower. We checked in Friday (12/12/25) at 9pm, but, checked out Saturday (12/13/25) at 9am. Even though we had originally booked for 2 days. Expedia credited back the one day we did not stay. Thank you, Expedia. We ended up going to another hotel."
United States
ZAW
SF Central Hotel
Coffee service
SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center

SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center

SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center
2.0 star property
South of Market, 9.1 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"It’s what I expected with friendly front desk staff would stay again"
United States
Howard
SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Rodeway Inn San Francisco City Center

Rodeway Inn San Francisco City Center

Rodeway Inn San Francisco City Center
2.0 star property
9 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean. Parking a breeze."
United States
Mary
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Rodeway Inn San Francisco City Center
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Winsor Hotel

Winsor Hotel

Winsor Hotel
1.5 star property
9.8 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.4 out of 10, (687 reviews)
"Nice shops nearby"
United States
samuel
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Winsor Hotel
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Inn on Folsom

Inn on Folsom

Inn on Folsom
2.0 star property
South of Market, 9.4 km from San Francisco Zoo
6.6 out of 10, (642 reviews)
"Awful"
United States
Naomi
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Inn on Folsom
Café
Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
5.8 km from San Francisco Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, quiet hotel, great location, very helpful staff"
United States
Kimball
The price is S$262
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stanyan Park Hotel
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Top San Francisco Zoo Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"the toilet was leaking on floor, no room safe, the hot tub was out of order"
Gail 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Francisco Zoo?
San Francisco Zoo is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its beautiful ocean views and stunning architecture. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near San Francisco Zoo?
Adjacent to San Francisco Zoo, Mirage Inn and Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices within a few miles include The SeaScape Inn and Ocean Inn.
How many hotels will I find near San Francisco Zoo?
Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Francisco Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Francisco Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to San Francisco Zoo.
What can I see and do near San Francisco Zoo?
California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum and Legion of Honor feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Jefferson Airplane House, Castro Street and Painted Ladies to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Castro Theatre, Russian Center of San Francisco and Mashouf Performing Arts Center if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to San Francisco Zoo?
You can take advantage of metro transport at S.F. State Station, Stonestown Lakeside/Winston Station and Right Of Way/Eucalyptus Dr Stop. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want to rent a car for your trip.