What's it like in Polk Gulch?

Polk Gulch is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and bars.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Polk Gulch.

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

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What is there to do around this San Francisco neighborhood?

Pier 39 and Oracle Park are some favorite places to visit in the area around Polk Gulch. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, be sure to visit other sights like Haas-Lilienthal House or Van Ness Avenue.

How can I get around Polk Gulch and the greater San Francisco area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? California St & Polk St Stop is the closest metro station.

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A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.3 km from Polk Gulch

Michelle

₩271,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the skyline.

2. Stanford Court San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1 km from Polk Gulch

janice

₩372,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

3. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.8 km from Polk Gulch

Thorsten

₩313,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

4. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.7 km from Polk Gulch

Lissa

₩358,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

5. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 0.4 km from Polk Gulch

Kenrick

₩225,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

6. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.2 km from Polk Gulch

Amber

₩344,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."

7. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.2 km from Polk Gulch

John

₩243,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1.2 km from Polk Gulch

Paul

₩227,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2.9 km from Polk Gulch

Todd

₩312,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 1 km from Polk Gulch

Michael

₩242,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a fireplace.

11. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

1 km from Polk Gulch

Andrea-Liis

₩242,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

12. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.6 km from Polk Gulch

Kelly

₩350,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

13. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 1.7 km from Polk Gulch

Radu

₩239,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

14. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Financial District, 1.8 km from Polk Gulch

Supriya

₩232,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

15. Hotel Majestic

0.7 km from Polk Gulch

Oksana

₩238,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

16. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.2 km from Polk Gulch

Pedro

₩272,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.

17. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Chinatown, 1.2 km from Polk Gulch

Vladimir

₩223,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.8 km from Polk Gulch

Mariesa

₩327,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 1.7 km from Polk Gulch

Ariel

₩325,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

20.5 km from Polk Gulch

Sheridan

₩219,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Where to stay in Polk Gulch

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

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

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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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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

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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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

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 Polk Gulch Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Loved having the buffet breakfast, very good. Outdoor fireplaces, nice place to relax after the day. Our door had a gap so did hear a lot of noise at times. Had trouble with key working but was fixed pretty quickly by staff changing the mechanism or battery."

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel! Right in Union Square. Beds were very hard and pillows kind of sucked. But overall the rooms were nice and very clean. We were on the 29th floor which was a cool view Parking is horrible and because we have a bigger truck they couldn’t valet it and had no idea how to help us and just kind of left us to figure it out, Thankfully we found ONE garage down the street that took bigger vehicles (thanks ChatGPT for finding it)."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"The Chancellor Hotel has a great location on the Powell Street cable car line, half a block from Union Square and four blocks from Market Street. It's an old hotel, built 100 years ago, so the hallways are irregular and the elevator seems ancient. But everything works. The hotel doesn't serve breakfast -- I recommend the croissants at One65 on O'Farrell Street, two blocks away -- but it does serve drinks at night. They also offer cookies, apples, a coffee machine and lemon-infused cold water in the lobby (although a couple of times they were out of the water). They also have a machine in the lobby to fill water bottles. The hotel notes that they don't have air conditioning. That's generally not a problem. The rooms do have ceiling fans that help when it's warm. I'd stay there again."

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Our top choices for Polk Gulch hotels

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

2. Stanford Court San Francisco

3. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

5. Castle Inn

6. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

7. Handlery Union Square Hotel

8. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10. Comfort Inn by the Bay

11. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

12. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

13. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

14. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

15. Hotel Majestic

16. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

17. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Where to stay in Polk Gulch

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Polk Gulch Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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