The Best Hotels Closest to Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco for 2026

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

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring arched windows and a prominent entrance.

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.

1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 2.2 km from Ghirardelli Square

Dhara

₩193,695

₩230,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel with a classic facade, large arched windows, and a prominent entrance with a canopy.

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.

2. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 2.2 km from Ghirardelli Square

Luis Eduardo

₩285,722

₩392,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

A motel sign with the name 'Star Motel' in large, bold letters.

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

3. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 0.9 km from Ghirardelli Square

James

₩242,514

₩282,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a built-in china cabinet, and a floral wallpaper design.

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

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

4. White Swan Inn

2.1 km from Ghirardelli Square

Thomas

₩279,074

₩373,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A spacious lobby with marble columns, a chandelier, a bar area, and a seating area with a coffee table.

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

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

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 2.1 km from Ghirardelli Square

Simona

₩551,310

₩714,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a sailboat and a building with multiple stories.

6. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.3 km from Ghirardelli Square

Ann

₩308,728

₩422,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.

7. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

2.2 km from Ghirardelli Square

Keegan

₩215,568

₩307,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a leather sofa, a small cart, and a potted plant.

A Columbus Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and balconies.

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand with a phone.

8. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 0.6 km from Ghirardelli Square

julia

₩243,319

₩285,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.6 km from Ghirardelli Square

Marcin

₩264,044

₩354,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A covered outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, a table set for two, and a view of the sea and mountains in the background.

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 grand staircase with a modern design, flanked by two chairs and two potted plants.

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

10. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

Fisherman's Wharf, < 0.1 km from Ghirardelli Square

Janelle

₩1,041,280

₩1,223,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline, a fountain, and outdoor seating.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a vase of white flowers, overlooking a cityscape with a tall building.

A grand piano in a spacious, elegantly decorated lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape.

11. Fairmont San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Ghirardelli Square

virginia

₩446,843

₩597,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.

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

12. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.5 km from Ghirardelli Square

Teresa

₩218,005

₩256,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

13. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Ghirardelli Square

Steven

₩1,081,902

₩1,345,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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 reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

14. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.1 km from Ghirardelli Square

Yan

₩176,726

₩207,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

15. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Ghirardelli Square

Maria

₩205,819

₩242,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

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

16. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

1.9 km from Ghirardelli Square

Frankie

₩79,214

₩92,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

17. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.8 km from Ghirardelli Square

Thorsten

₩186,386

₩275,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a dark wooden wall.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 0.4 km from Ghirardelli Square

Jeremy

₩303,447

₩357,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

A dining table with a bottle of wine, a vase with roses, and a fruit bowl. There is a receipt and a pen on the table.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

19. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 1.4 km from Ghirardelli Square

Radu

₩158,169

₩183,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a lobby, flanked by ornate columns and potted plants.

A wooden board with a variety of cheeses, fruits, and crackers on a glass table.

A grand lobby with a staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area with striped sofas.

A hotel entrance with an American flag, a marquee sign, and well-manicured landscaping.

20. Hotel Majestic

2.1 km from Ghirardelli Square

Oksana

₩200,157

₩233,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Ghirardelli Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,238 reviews	View
Star Motel	9.4 Exceptional 623 reviews	View
White Swan Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Ghirardelli Square Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The beds were comfortable, the staff were helpful and flexible when our flight was delayed, and the location was so convenient. I wish the coffee in the lobby was available every morning."

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in a great location in Fisherman’s Wharf. Easy walk to Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and several nice cafes and restaurants. Love the underground parking. Felt really safe in the area. Our room was clean and comfortable with nice city view. Check-in and check-out was quick and easy. Staff was friendly. Will definitely stay there again next time we visit San Francisco."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"great"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Staff were great and breakfast was very good. Property well maintained."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at the top of Nob Hill! My husband and I were tourists of SAN Francisco. The Hotel is located in a great spot for catching the cable cars to get around! We loved the breakfast even though it wasn’t complimentary it was delicious! However drinks were free with our room reservations. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our last day there we wanted to tour a little more after checkout and they held our bags for us."

Argonaut Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and good service."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and cool atmosphere"

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Hotel very clean & quiet. It does have convenient parking at hotel, valet only for $65-75/day. Restaurant/bar on corner of hotel, we didn't get to go there because we were busy going to other restaurants in San Francisco. Traders Joes around corner, very convenient for snacks/drinks. Only 3-4 blocks to Wharf, very walkable!"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

8/10 Good

"G"

Other attractions near Ghirardelli Square

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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A harbor with a bridge in the background, a marina with boats, and a building with solar panels.

Fort Mason

8.8/10 (61 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Fort Mason. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience during your stay in San Francisco. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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San Francisco Maritime Museum

8.8/10 (17 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in San Francisco Maritime Museum in San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Cartoon Art Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cartoon Art Museum during your trip to San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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Aquatic Park

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Aquatic Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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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The Cannery at Del Monte Square

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Cannery at Del Monte Square. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ghirardelli Square?

Ghirardelli Square 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, check out the 222 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ghirardelli Square?

Adjacent to Ghirardelli Square, Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf and Comfort Inn by the Bay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Ghirardelli Square?

Expedia has 222 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ghirardelli Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ghirardelli Square, 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 often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Ghirardelli Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ghirardelli Square?

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What can I see and do near Ghirardelli Square?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Cable Car Museum, Exploratorium, or Market Street Railway Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Mason, and Coit Tower to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Bay Area Theatresports, Club Fugazi, and SF Masonic Auditorium.

How can I get to Ghirardelli Square?

You can access metro transit at Jones St and Beach St Stop, Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop, and Hyde St & Beach St Stop. If you'd like to venture farther outside of the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Ghirardelli Square hotels

1. Orchard Hotel

2. Omni San Francisco Hotel

3. Star Motel

4. White Swan Inn

5. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

6. Argonaut Hotel

7. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

8. Columbus Motor Inn

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

10. Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square

11. Fairmont San Francisco

12. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

13. The Huntington Hotel

14. Castle Inn

15. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

16. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

17. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

19. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

20. Hotel Majestic

Compare popular hotels close to Ghirardelli Square

Top Ghirardelli Square Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Stanford Court San Francisco

Argonaut Hotel

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Other attractions near Ghirardelli Square

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Fort Mason

Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience

San Francisco Maritime Museum

Cartoon Art Museum

Aquatic Park

Winery Collective

The Cannery at Del Monte Square

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