Hotel Whitcomb - Located in the heart of San Francisco, CA

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Experience the Heart of SoMa (South of Market) San Francisco.  This SoMa (South of Market) Boutique Hotel is conveniently located on vibrant Market Street, across from the Orpheum Theater and the Asian Art Museum, the Hotel Whitcomb is a downtown San Francisco sanctuary surrounded by the city's most popular restaurants, shops and attractions. Walking distance to the incredible Theatre District, Yerba Buena Gardens, the San Francisco Opera and Symphony, Folsom Street and the Castro. Hotel Whitcomb is perfectly situated in the city's cultural, arts and business districts including SOMA and Hayes Valley. One block from the San Francisco Federal Building and the SoMa Grand Lifestyle Condos.

San Francisco Surroundings. From the hotel, you are a short walk to City Hall, the Moscone Center and Union Square, with its exclusive shopping and world-famous cable cars. With easy access to major freeways and steps away from public transportation, you’re minutes from the Financial District, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, AT&T Park, Nob Hill, the Castro District, the Palace of Fine Arts, Ghirardelli Square, and the University of California, San Francisco.

Seeing San Francisco. Public transportation is easily accessible at the hotel's front entrance, whisking you away to the city’s colorful neighborhoods, shopping areas, and exciting tourist attractions. To find your way, check out the interactive Attraction Map.  [Top]

San Francisco Attractions

• Castro District/Folsom Street - 0 mile
• City Hall Civic Center - 0 mile
• Asian Art Museum - 0 mile
• Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 0 mile
• Financial District - 1 mile
• Union Square/Union Street - 1 mile
• Theatre/Opera District & Concerts - 0 mile
• Yerba Buena Gardens/Center for the Arts -1 mile
• San Francisco Shopping Center - 1 mile
• Fisherman’s Wharf - 2 miles
• Moscone Convention Center - Six Blocks
• China Town - 1 mile
• Alcatraz Island - 1 mile
• San Francisco Whale Watching Tour - 1 mile
• San Francisco Bay Cruises/Boating/Fishing - 1 mile
• World-Class Restaurants - 4 blocks
• SBC Park - 2 miles
• Ghirardelli Square - 2.5 miles
• Pier 39/Cannery - 3 miles
• Lombard Street - 3 miles
• Coit Tower - 3 miles
• Palace of Fine Arts/ Exploratorium - 3.5 miles
• De Young Museum - 7 miles
• Golden Gate Park - 7 miles
• Golden Gate Bridge - 8 miles
• Napa & Sonoma Wine Country/Russian River - 35 miles  [Top]

Airport/Transportation

• San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 12 miles
• BART & Market Street Cable Cars - On Site

For convenient SFO airport shuttle you can book online here.  [Top]

Directions

• From San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - Take Highway 101 North into San Francisco. Take the Civic Center Exit. Once on the exit ramp stay in the left lane, which veers left onto 9th Street (a Northbound one-way street). Continue on 9th Street to Market Street. Take a right turn (Eastward) on Market Street. The hotel is between 9th and 8th Streets on the right side (South Side). Park temporarily in front of the hotel to register and allow our friendly doormen to assist with your luggage.
  
  
• From the Bay Bridge - Take Highway 80 West, which crosses the Bay Bridge ($3 Bridge Toll Westbound), to enter San Francisco. Stay on 80 West (2nd lane from right) until exiting on the 9th Street/Civic Center Exit. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow it to 9th Street (a Northbound one-way street). Take the right turn on 9th Street. Continue on 9th Street to Market Street. Turn right on Market Street. The hotel is between 9th and 8th Streets on the right (South) side. Park temporarily in front of the hotel to register and to allow our friendly doormen to assist with your luggage.
  
  
• From the Golden Gate Bridge - Take Highway 101 South across the Golden Gate Bridge ($5 Bridge Toll Southbound). Once on the San Francisco side, continue on Highway 101 South to Lombard Street. Continue on Lombard Street to Van Ness Street. Take a right on Van Ness Street. Continue on Van Ness to Golden Gate Avenue (1 ½ miles). After passing Ellis, Eddy, then Turk Streets, take a left onto Golden Gate Avenue. Go three blocks and take a right turn on Hyde Street (a one-way Southbound street). Go three blocks, cross Market Street, and immediately move into the right side lane and turn right into our parking entrance. Pull up to the Security Station and a guard will direct you to a convenient temporary parking location while you register and have our friendly doormen assist with your luggage.
  
  
• BART From SFO International Airport - You can take BART from SFO to Civic Center BART Station, which is right outside the hotel, for about $5. After deplaning, follow the AirTrain signs and take AirTrain to BART. BART tickets from SFO to Civic Center may be purchased in the BART station. For more information call (415) 989-2278. The SFO Airporter bus leaves SFO terminals for downtown points for $12.50 one way, $22.00 round-trip. For details call 415-641-3100. There are also many door-to-door van companies serving downtown from SFO at a cost ranging from $12 - $20. Catch the shuttles outside SFO at the shuttle stand or inquire at the SFO Information Kiosk.
  
  
• BART From Oakland International Airport - Take Oakland Air-BART shuttle to Coliseum BART Station. Shuttle leaves airport frequently and costs $2. Once at Coliseum BART Station, take San Francisco/Daly City BART to Civic Center station. Our hotel is located on Market at 8th Street. The Civic Center BART Station is right outside the hotel.  [Top]

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