Where to stay near San Francisco?
Our 2019 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 1,674 house rentals near San Francisco. From 776 Condos/Apartments to 663 Houses, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay near San Francisco is on HomeAway.
What is the best area to stay when travelling to San Francisco?
Whether you're travelling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in San Francisco:
- Union Square: 514 vacation rentals
- Downtown: 556 vacation rentals
- Russian Hill: 353 vacation rentals
- Mission District: 505 vacation rentals
- Pacific Heights: 284 vacation rentals
For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to San Francisco?
HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in San Francisco. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Ghirardelli Square: 1,997 home rentals
- Moscone Convention Center: 2,035 home rentals
- Ghirardelli Square: 2,026 home rentals
- Balmy Alley: 2,071 home rentals
- Bay Area Theatresports: 2,038 home rentals
But there are many other points of interest around San Francisco listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Can I rent Condos/Apartments in San Francisco?
Yes, of course. HomeAway has 776 Condos/Apartments in San Francisco. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in San Francisco include:
- Houses: 663 lodging choices
- Cottages: 55 lodging choices
- Bungalows: 55 lodging choices
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation homes including Villas and more.
Can I find a vacation rental with pool in San Francisco?
Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 137 vacation homes with pool available in San Francisco.
Experience the best of San Francisco from vacation rentals
Once you hear the clang of the cable car and spot the vibrant Golden Gate Bridge, you too may soon leave your heart in San Francisco. Through the city's famous fog, you'll still be able to make rolling hills dotted with towering skyscrapers and ornate Victorian homes, as well as waterfront restaurants alongside the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. San Francisco's hotels, vacation rentals, and inns are also never far from the sprawling green space of Golden Gate Park, the treasures inside the Palace of Fine Arts, and the winding road of Lombard Street, plus a host of other attractions that cater to families, couples, and solo travellers.
Activities and attractions in San Francisco
Are you looking for attractions to see during your stay? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes San Francisco a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Pier 39 (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Aquarium of the Bay (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- San Francisco Zoo (6.5 mi / 10.4 km)
- Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- San Francisco Zen Center (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of San Francisco
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, San Francisco is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Palace of Fine Arts (2.5 mi / 4.1 km)
- Twin Peaks (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- Mavericks (20.4 mi / 32.8 km)
- Japanese Tea Garden (3.6 mi / 5.7 km)
- Golden Gate Park (4.1 mi / 6.5 km)
- Angel Island (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)