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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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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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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 Polk Gulch Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"My family and I stayed at this hotel during early September to celebrate a birthday. We had an amazing experience, both from the living space and the staff. Staff were extremely helpful at every step of our visit, giving recommendations and where to go, where to eat, and offering assistance with transportation if needed. Breakfast was included and it was amazing, and there is frequent rotation of certain food items, so you never get bored. They also heated the pool during cold nights which was fantastic. The location on Fisherman's Wharf was great as well, and there were many things to do in the area, or just strolling around the water front which is what we did on nights where we were exhausted and wanted the chance to unwind. There's also a running path on the Wharf, which was excellent and convenient on days the hotel gym was pretty full (which it will get). My only qualm is that they do not offer water after check in, which I found weird, but there is no issue there as there is a Bargain Store right across the street from the hotel that offers inexpensive options for water. Overall, 9/10 experience and will be returning soon!"

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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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.

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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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1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

3. Comfort Inn by the Bay

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

5. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

6. Argonaut Hotel

7. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

8. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

11. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

12. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

13. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

14. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

15. Handlery Union Square Hotel

16. Hotel Majestic

17. Stanford Court San Francisco

18. Galleria Park Hotel

19. La Casa Inn

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

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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