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

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork.

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

A marble table with a champagne bottle, glasses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

1. Orchard Hotel

Union Square, 0.9 km from City Lights Booksellers

Dhara

NT$4,538

NT$5,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A rooftop terrace with tables and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape with a prominent tower and a bridge.

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign for "California Center" and "Porte Seasons."

A modern room with a large window offering a city view, a red chair, a white table, and a bowl of apples.

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with a bowl of greenery, a desk with books, a framed artwork, and a view of a bridge and cityscape.

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 0.8 km from City Lights Booksellers

Ariane

NT$14,615

NT$17,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and large windows providing views of the street.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 0.6 km from City Lights Booksellers

Christina

NT$6,694

NT$9,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious living area with a city view, modern furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

4. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Isaac

NT$6,715

NT$9,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a large pillar, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Gabriela

NT$5,362

NT$7,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

The exterior of an Orchard Hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A round metal table with four chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a receptionist, a statue, and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a chandelier.

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 0.8 km from City Lights Booksellers

Ashley

NT$4,941

NT$5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A dining area with a marble table, blue chairs, and a chandelier.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 0.7 km from City Lights Booksellers

Simona

NT$12,916

NT$16,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A buffet area with a variety of food items and condiments.

A modern building with a glass facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with illuminated signage.

A modern bar area with a colorful ceiling, wooden stools, and a bar counter.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a neatly made bed, and a hanging light fixture.

8. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

NT$4,981

NT$5,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cinema in the background.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a wooden ceiling design.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large plant.

9. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 0.6 km from City Lights Booksellers

David

NT$12,372

NT$14,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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.

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

1 km from City Lights Booksellers

Keegan

NT$5,051

NT$7,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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.

11. The Huntington Hotel

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from City Lights Booksellers

Steven

NT$25,346

NT$31,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Marriott hotel.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, purple chairs, and pendant lighting.

A nighttime cityscape through a window, featuring illuminated skyscrapers and a view of the urban landscape.

A modern lounge area with a large mirror, comfortable seating, a coffee table with a tray, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

South of Market, 1.4 km from City Lights Booksellers

Christopher

NT$14,689

NT$18,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and booths, a tiled pillar, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a large mirror.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a potted plant, a tablet, and a TV on the wall.

A bar area with stools, a red door, and a wall with a fruit pattern.

13. Hotel G San Francisco

1.2 km from City Lights Booksellers

Oscar Carballo

NT$4,021

NT$6,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A hallway with a Christmas tree and nutcracker statues.

A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a fireplace, and seating areas.

A person with a suitcase at the entrance of a building with a blue wall and a decorative door.

14. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Michael

NT$4,670

NT$5,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious lobby with a large abstract sculpture, tiered seating, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern bar area with a long counter, seating, and a unique ceiling design.

15. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 1 km from City Lights Booksellers

Juan

NT$6,948

NT$9,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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

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

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Marcin

NT$6,187

NT$8,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a bridge, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a brown leather sofa.

A group of people dining at a restaurant with a table set for a meal, including a bottle of wine and various dishes.

A room with large windows overlooking a bridge and a body of water.

17. Harbor Court Hotel

South of Market, 1.4 km from City Lights Booksellers

Yoojin

NT$6,104

NT$8,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

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

18. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from City Lights Booksellers

Thorsten

NT$4,065

NT$6,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A restaurant with wooden flooring, black chairs, white tables, hanging plants, and pendant lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a window with a view of a clock tower, and a staircase.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a curved wall decoration, hanging plants, and bar stools with woven backrests.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, multiple seating options, and a ceiling fan.

19. 1 Hotel San Francisco

Financial District, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Gloria

NT$14,235

NT$18,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious room with large windows, two armchairs, a small table with books, and a lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with large windows, wooden beams, and a central bar area.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outside through the window.

20. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Jalicia

NT$6,630

NT$9,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to City Lights Booksellers

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,233 reviews	View
Hotel Nikko San Francisco	9.4 Exceptional 3,083 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA	9.4 Exceptional 1,284 reviews	View

Top City Lights Booksellers Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Great view of the port. Vet friendly staff."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel great stuff, close to everything, I really enjoyed staying here"

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it highly recommend"

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

8/10 Good

"Some (only some) of staff were barely hospitable."

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was as expected but definitely met all expectations. It was clean with friendly staff and good amenities."

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room . Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great location."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Lights Booksellers?

City Lights Booksellers 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 760 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near City Lights Booksellers?

Adjacent to City Lights Booksellers, Hilton San Francisco Financial District is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf and Handlery Union Square Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near City Lights Booksellers?

Expedia has 760 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Lights Booksellers.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Lights Booksellers, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near City Lights Booksellers.

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What can I see and do near City Lights Booksellers?

You'll want to browse the collections at Cable Car Museum, Exploratorium, and Market Street Railway Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Grace Cathedral. You can watch performances at Club Fugazi, SF Masonic Auditorium, and SHN Curran Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to City Lights Booksellers?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near City Lights Booksellers is a breeze. Take advantage of metro transit at Market St & 5th St Stop, Market St & Taylor St Stop, and Powell St & Market St Stop. If you're taking a train into town, San Francisco Station is the closest stop to Downtown San Francisco.

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Our top choices for City Lights Booksellers hotels

1. Orchard Hotel

2. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

3. Omni San Francisco Hotel

4. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

6. Orchard Garden Hotel

7. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

8. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

9. The Jay, Autograph Collection

10. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

11. The Huntington Hotel

12. The St. Regis San Francisco

13. Hotel G San Francisco

14. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

15. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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

17. Harbor Court Hotel

18. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

19. 1 Hotel San Francisco

20. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Compare popular hotels close to City Lights Booksellers

Top City Lights Booksellers Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Handlery Union Square Hotel

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Other attractions near City Lights Booksellers

Jack Kerouac Alley

The Beat Museum

The Saloon

National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi

Columbus Tower

Tupelo

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company

Ross Alley

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