What is The East Side like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in South San Francisco's The East Side neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about The East Side? Consider a visit to San Francisco Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in The East Side?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North is one of the top choices for your stay in The East Side. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point .

How many hotels are there in The East Side?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in South San Francisco, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in The East Side.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The East Side, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in The East Side.

What can I see and do in this South San Francisco neighbourhood?

Popular attractions in The East Side include San Francisco Bay. A visit to San Bruno Point Park is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The East Side include K1 Speed San Francisco, SFO Museum and South San Francisco Hillside Sign. While you're out sightseeing, Sign Hill Park and Cinemark Century at Tanforan are a couple of additional sights to visit in South San Francisco.

How can I get around The East Side and the greater South San Francisco area?

To venture out of town, take a train from South San Francisco Station.

Top 10 The East Side Hotels of 2026

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

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

The East Side

guadalupe

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, and a dining area with natural light.

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

The East Side

Genila

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

The East Side

Karina

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

The East Side

Jeoffrey

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, large glass doors, and potted plants.

5. Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport

The East Side

Ruben

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone facade with a sign for Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel, a lantern, and a flower bed.

6. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites South San Francisco

The East Side

Arghya

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

7. Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

The East Side

Sarah

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers.

8. Hotel Focus SFO

The East Side

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Downtown South San Francisco, 1.4 km from The East Side

Justin

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Oyster Point, 1.3 km from The East Side

Sheila Marie

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

11. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

1.6 km from The East Side

Larry

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

12. Hotel Nova SFO

1.6 km from The East Side

Anne

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

5.8 km from The East Side

ross

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

14. The Westin San Francisco Airport

5.8 km from The East Side

Douglas

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

4.9 km from The East Side

Joy

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

16. Hotel Aluxor SFO

3.9 km from The East Side

Kenna

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

17. Hotel Skye SFO

4 km from The East Side

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

18. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

4.8 km from The East Side

Larry

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

19. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

8.4 km from The East Side

William

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

20. The Atrium Hotel

2.9 km from The East Side

Ramesh

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in The East Side

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 552 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,267 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,789 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in The East Side

Find the best The East Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A pier with a large number of sea lions resting on floating platforms.

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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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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 Chase Center 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 The East Side Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I like the location and how clean it is, and the self parking is inside and no problem to find parking space, of course the parking spaces arw super small ,other and that i love it"

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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

2. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

5. Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport

6. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites South San Francisco

7. Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

8. Hotel Focus SFO

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

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

11. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

12. Hotel Nova SFO

13. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14. The Westin San Francisco Airport

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

16. Hotel Aluxor SFO

17. Hotel Skye SFO

18. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

19. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

20. The Atrium Hotel

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Where to stay in The East Side

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top The East Side Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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