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

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 17 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

jenny

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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

Heather

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

Margy

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

The East Side

Evelyn

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

6. Hotel Focus SFO

The East Side

Cesar

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

8. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites South San Francisco

The East Side

karina

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

9. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

1.6 km from The East Side

Kenneth

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

10. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

2.1 km from The East Side

Jamie

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

11. Hotel Nova SFO

1.6 km from The East Side

Brenden

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

Downtown South San Francisco, 1.4 km from The East Side

Juana

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

13. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Oyster Point, 1.3 km from The East Side

Ebony

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

14. Hotel Aura SFO

4.3 km from The East Side

Charles

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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.

15. Hotel Aluxor SFO

3.9 km from The East Side

Cong

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

16. The Westin San Francisco Airport

5.8 km from The East Side

Karl

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

17. The Atrium Hotel

2.9 km from The East Side

BIENVENIDO

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

7.1 km from The East Side

Roberto

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

5.8 km from The East Side

Celeste

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

20. Hotel Skye SFO

4 km from The East Side

ABHISHEK

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in The East Side

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,261 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 549 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North	2.5 star property	7.8 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Focus SFO	3.0 star property	7.6 Good 1,658 reviews	View

Where to stay in The East Side

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

A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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 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 The East Side Hotel Reviews

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly and helpful staffs. Had a great stay this past weekend for our last min anniversary celebration."

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and when we left the do not enter sign on the door they respected that but let a card letting us know they didn’t go in that day. We have stayed at other hotels where w leave the sign out and they still enter and it’s very frustrating so it was very nice to have our privacy respected that day."

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Our top choices for The East Side hotels

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. Hotel Focus SFO

7. Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

8. Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites South San Francisco

9. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

11. Hotel Nova SFO

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

13. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

14. Hotel Aura SFO

15. Hotel Aluxor SFO

16. The Westin San Francisco Airport

17. The Atrium Hotel

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

19. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

20. Hotel Skye SFO

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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

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

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