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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a green accent wall, and a large window with blinds.

A tram at a station with a mural on the building behind it.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in microwave, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

1. The SeaScape Inn

Outer Sunset, 2.1 km from Camera Obscura

Sally

AED 446

AED 520 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a window, a counter, and a fire alarm on the wall.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower curtain.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ocean Inn" sign, featuring a modern design with balconies and a garage entrance.

2. Ocean Inn

Outer Sunset, 2.1 km from Camera Obscura

Wen

AED 436

AED 507 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A reception area with a bulletin board displaying various brochures, two potted plants, a white upholstered bench, and a window with blinds.

Three tacos on a plate with a blue background.

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

3. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Outer Sunset, 1.8 km from Camera Obscura

Chris

AED 276

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a compact kitchen area, and a mirror.

A motel sign with the name 'Star Motel' in large, bold letters.

A Star Motel with a prominent sign, a balcony, and a tall chimney.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

4. Star Motel

Cow Hollow, 7.7 km from Camera Obscura

Margarita

AED 483

AED 561 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A hallway with a curved wall displaying travel brochures and a door with an 'L' sign indicating a left turn.

A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views.

5. Buena Vista Motor Inn

Cow Hollow, 8 km from Camera Obscura

Karma

AED 386

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A dining table with a bottle of wine, a vase with roses, and a fruit bowl. There is a receipt and a pen on the table.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

6. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 7.1 km from Camera Obscura

Margarita

AED 506

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and two drawers.

A compact laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a small sink, and a door leading to another room.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a concrete curb, and a row of small trees along one side.

7. Lombard Plaza Motel

Marina District, 7.3 km from Camera Obscura

Cynthia

AED 327

AED 380 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.

8. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 8.2 km from Camera Obscura

Jennifer

AED 424

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A kitchen with a window, a vase with flowers, and a bowl of oranges on a table.

A person sitting on a red staircase with a dog.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

9. Marina Motel

Marina District, 6.5 km from Camera Obscura

Wendy

AED 380

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A wall with three artworks, a poster, and a kitchen counter.

A Travelodge hotel with multiple balconies, a flag, and a sign indicating a base camp for adventure.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Cow Hollow, 6.3 km from Camera Obscura

Paul

AED 380

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a chair, and a lamp.

A breakfast bar with seating and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel courtyard with a well-maintained garden, a barbecue grill, and a Comfort Inn sign.

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 8.2 km from Camera Obscura

Crystal

AED 379

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Outdoor seating with blue chairs and a central fire pit.

A corner room with two blue armchairs, a small white table, and a window with a view of the outside.

A red brick building with a blue door and windows, surrounded by tall grasses.

12. Hotel Del Sol

Cow Hollow, 7.4 km from Camera Obscura

Sagar

AED 493

AED 692 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern house with a large glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a swimming pool.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a staircase.

A sunlit room with large windows, a gray sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

13. Cavallo Point

7.2 km from Camera Obscura

Charles

AED 1,601

AED 2,079 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

8 km from Camera Obscura

Shannon

AED 384

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A compact room with a bunk bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a mirror.

A modern, compact room with a desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

A modern bathroom with a patterned floor, a sink with a mirror, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. La Casa Inn

Marina District, 8 km from Camera Obscura

Kim

AED 459

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

The exterior of Casa Loma Hotel with a black awning and a large glass entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a geometric railing design and a painting on the wall.

16. Casa Loma Hotel

Western Addition, 7.3 km from Camera Obscura

Francine

AED 286

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A room with a leather sofa set, a round coffee table with fruits and a vase, and a patterned carpet.

A reception area with wooden paneling, a reception desk, two wall-mounted lamps, a large window, and a small plant.

A modern building with multiple large windows and a sloped roof.

A coastal scene with a building, a bench, and a dog walker.

17. Chelsea Inn

Cow Hollow, 7.2 km from Camera Obscura

Katherine

AED 471

AED 548 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 8.2 km from Camera Obscura

Sebastian Pablo

AED 437

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a black headboard, and a patterned throw blanket.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A hotel with a prominent 'Sea Side Inn' sign, a 'No Vacancies' sign, and a stone wall with flowers in front.

A microwave, a television, and a refrigerator in a kitchen area.

19. Seaside Inn

Marina District, 7.7 km from Camera Obscura

martha

AED 539

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

A hallway with a wall-mounted bulletin board and a fireplace.

A room with a large window, a table with chairs, and a view of buildings and mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass table, orange and white chairs, a grey sofa with orange cushions, and a map on the wall.

20. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Cow Hollow, 8.1 km from Camera Obscura

Susan

AED 327

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Camera Obscura

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The SeaScape Inn	7.8 Good 998 reviews	View
Ocean Inn	7.8 Good 274 reviews	View
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway	6.8 817 reviews	View
Star Motel	9.4 Exceptional 663 reviews	View
Buena Vista Motor Inn	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Stanyan Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice accommodations and right across from Golden Gate Park. A fan or mini fridge in rooms would be nice additions but overall it was great and I would stay there again."

The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in the Presidio. Clean and comfortable room. Will stay again when back in SF!"

Spacious SF Haven: Cozy Bedrooms & Modern Kitchen - Safest neighborhood in SF

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay. Plenty of room for our large party attending a wedding in SF. Host was kind enough to purchase extra pans needed as we were making brunch for our large group. That was very helpful. Thank you again?!"

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!

10/10 Excellent

"Once again, Ada and her apartment exceeded our expectations! It’s our favorite place to stay in San Francisco!"

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

8/10 Good

"It was an okay stay would have been better if they has AC they said it’s all over online that they don’t have AC but it’s not so just take note it gets kinda hot in there at night"

Ocean Inn

8/10 Good

"The commuter trains seem to run all night in front of the hotel and it bothered me."

Mirage Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Golden Gate Park Sweet Home-3 bedrooms-4 blocks to Golden Gate Park

10/10 Excellent

"Very spacious residence with 3 bedrooms of ample size. Quiet neighborhood not far from restaurants and supermarket."

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"A private home in the Richmond District, just a stone's throw from the Presidio's southern border. Lovingly maintained. This is a nice place to stay if you're OK with being a bit off the SF tourist track. A sumptuous breakfast every day at 8:00 AM. Loved the fog and the foghorns! You're that close to the ocean and the Golden Gate."

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning a body of water with mountains in the background and green trees in the foreground.

Lands End Lookout

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Lands End Lookout, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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A windmill surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

Dutch Windmill

After visiting Dutch Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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Cliff House

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Cliff House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Sutro Baths Ruins

After visiting Sutro Baths Ruins, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Sutro Heights Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Sutro Heights Park, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Seal Rocks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seal Rocks Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Queen Wilhelmina Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.

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Lands End Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lands End Beach during your trip to San Francisco?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Camera Obscura?

Camera Obscura is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its beautiful ocean views and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Camera Obscura?

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Camera Obscura. Other good options within 5 miles include The SeaScape Inn and Ocean Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Camera Obscura?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Camera Obscura.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Camera Obscura, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Camera Obscura.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Camera Obscura?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Camera Obscura, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Camera Obscura?

Legion of Honor, De Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Point Bonita Lighthouse, and Fort Point National Historical Site are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at The Fillmore, Castro Theatre, and Bay Area Theatresports.

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Our top choices for Camera Obscura hotels

1. The SeaScape Inn

2. Ocean Inn

3. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

4. Star Motel

5. Buena Vista Motor Inn

6. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

7. Lombard Plaza Motel

8. Castle Inn

9. Marina Motel

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

11. Comfort Inn by the Bay

12. Hotel Del Sol

13. Cavallo Point

14. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

15. La Casa Inn

16. Casa Loma Hotel

17. Chelsea Inn

18. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

19. Seaside Inn

20. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

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Top Camera Obscura Hotel Reviews

Stanyan Park Hotel

The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt

Spacious SF Haven: Cozy Bedrooms & Modern Kitchen - Safest neighborhood in SF

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Ocean Inn

Mirage Inn and Suites

Golden Gate Park Sweet Home-3 bedrooms-4 blocks to Golden Gate Park

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

Other attractions near Camera Obscura

Lands End Lookout

Dutch Windmill

Cliff House

Sutro Baths Ruins

Sutro Heights Park

Seal Rocks Beach

Queen Wilhelmina Garden

Lands End Beach

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