What is Portola like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Francisco's Portola neighborhood.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Portola area?

Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Portola and start exploring everything San Francisco has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Portola, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Portola.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Portola?

For more information about updating your trip to Portola or cancelling it, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Portola?

A few places to visit in the area around Portola include Esmeralda Slide Park, Bayview Opera House, and Cow Palace. When you're sightseeing in San Francisco, Harry Steps and Eleanor Harwood Gallery are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Portola hotels

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Adam

₩317,304 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

The Evergreen

23.9 km from Portola

Becky

₩218,893 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

16.3 km from Portola

Johnathon

₩211,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 6 - Jun 7

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

16 km from Portola

Racyl Tamar

₩201,178 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Marin Lodge

30.5 km from Portola

Cheryll

₩216,377 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.8 km from Portola

emeline

₩163,766 total

includes taxes & fees

May 24 - May 25

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

26.2 km from Portola

Ana Patricia Rivera

₩219,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 6 - Jun 7

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

14.1 km from Portola

Katherine

₩218,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

5.6 km from Portola

Ulises

₩386,029 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

18.7 km from Portola

Mary

₩223,002 total

includes taxes & fees

May 30 - May 31

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 9 km from Portola

Kara

₩323,880 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

Hotel Aura SFO

12.1 km from Portola

Nathaniel

₩189,995 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

15.1 km from Portola

Roxy

₩197,363 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

17.9 km from Portola

Lynda Elaine

₩235,695 total

includes taxes & fees

May 24 - May 25

Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina Village Inn

14.3 km from Portola

Chengyang

₩169,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 17 - Jun 18

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 8.9 km from Portola

Liliana

₩324,492 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 8.5 km from Portola

Karen

₩217,045 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

15.3 km from Portola

Noah

₩272,058 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 8.3 km from Portola

Megan

₩233,585 total

includes taxes & fees

May 18 - May 19

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

9.3 km from Portola

Maria

₩176,789 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

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Where to stay in Portola

Find the best Portola areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

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Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

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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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Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

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Top Portola Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"We could’ve used a microwave in the room. Also parking price was not clear, it is available at about $74 a day. Convenient if you need a handicap or disabled person staying in the area. Great location for walking."

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Check in was rather stressful for some in our party. Some in our party do not drink alcohol, and the front desk person was very pushy with trying to give a bottle of wine, or complimentary cards for a glass of beer/wine. She would not take "no thank you" for an answer. The door to our room was extremely heavy, and hard to open. The pocket bathroom door was heavy as well. In the bathroom, there were no places to hang wet towels, other in the shower. Not a great option when there were 3 of us showering. The workout room was very nice, and some of the staff were very helpful."

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

4/10 Poor

"This hotel is in need of an update. Shuttle service is so poor, we waited an hour at the airport for pickup when the website says every half hour. There were 3 shuttle buses for every other hotel that passed us when we were waiting. No restaurant inside and only three restaurants - all Chinese- within walking distance. Since we had come from Asia for 3 weeks, Asian food was the last thing we wanted. We will not book this hotel again. "

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"The room was clean but the bed was very firm. The bathtub wouldn’t drain after its first use but they did fix it the next day. The breakfast was incredible. The staff were cheerful and helpful. It was in easy walking distance of everything I wanted to do while in San Francisco. I did however only had a view of the commercial air handler and roof, nothing else! That was the most disappointing, anything aside from the mechanics of the building and roof would have been appreciated. "

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Evergreen

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Marin Lodge

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Aura SFO

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Marina Village Inn

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Star Motel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Where to stay in Portola

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Portola Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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