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

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

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

AED 481

AED 574 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

2. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1 km from City Lights Booksellers

eric

AED 438

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, patterned chairs, a small table with a candle, and a decorative railing.

A hotel with a brick facade, a red awning, and a sign for 'Galleria Park Hotel'.

A spacious, elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting.

3. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 0.9 km from City Lights Booksellers

Joseph

AED 519

AED 763 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.

A banquet hall with a central stage, chandeliers, and rows of tables set for a formal event.

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a bell in the center.

4. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

1.1 km from City Lights Booksellers

Audrey

AED 823

AED 967 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 grand lobby with a marble floor, a grand staircase, and a chandelier.

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Financial District, 0.6 km from City Lights Booksellers

sarah

AED 760

AED 1,046 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

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

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Financial District, 0.8 km from City Lights Booksellers

Ariane

AED 1,639

AED 1,929 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

South of Market, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Sonia

AED 591

AED 843 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 restaurant with multiple tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, and cutlery.

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

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

Chinatown, 0.8 km from City Lights Booksellers

Ashlee

AED 521

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a variety of seating options, a fireplace, and decorative items on shelves.

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

9. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Patrice

AED 444

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a patterned carpet.

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.

10. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Isaac

AED 623

AED 902 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A modern interior with a check-in desk, wooden flooring, and indoor plants.

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

11. Hotel G San Francisco

1.2 km from City Lights Booksellers

matthew

AED 466

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand with a phone.

A hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and coffee maker.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a leather sofa, a small cart, and a potted plant.

12. Columbus Motor Inn

Russian Hill, 1.1 km from City Lights Booksellers

scott Ronald

AED 541

AED 635 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cozy reading nook with a stack of books, a teal sofa, and a floor lamp.

A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a television screen displaying a fire.

13. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

1 km from City Lights Booksellers

cynthia lee

AED 502

AED 738 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wooden panel.

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.

14. The Jay, Autograph Collection

Financial District, 0.6 km from City Lights Booksellers

Michael

AED 1,183

AED 1,392 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

15. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Chinatown, 0.7 km from City Lights Booksellers

Ahmed

AED 1,683

AED 2,157 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and modern buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There is a bed with a white headboard and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with a chalkboard menu listing oysters and other items, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern building with a unique angular design, surrounded by other high-rise structures.

16. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

South of Market, 1.2 km from City Lights Booksellers

Sun Ding

AED 1,748

AED 2,274 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a round mirror, seating, and a wooden panel wall.

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

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.

17. The St. Regis San Francisco

South of Market, 1.4 km from City Lights Booksellers

Christopher

AED 1,796

AED 2,282 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 1 km from City Lights Booksellers

Sina

AED 804

AED 1,116 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A grand lobby with a checkered floor, a blue sofa, and a chandelier.

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

A hallway with a Christmas tree and nutcracker statues.

19. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

1.3 km from City Lights Booksellers

Scott

AED 568

AED 668 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, surrounded by wicker chairs, with a wooden ceiling and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 1.2 km from City Lights Booksellers

Matthew

AED 508

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to City Lights Booksellers

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	9.4 Exceptional 3,516 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,050 reviews	View
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 228 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,240 reviews	View

Top City Lights Booksellers Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel, close to everything, friendly & helpful staff."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and good"

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel staff took excellent care of us and ensured we had a wonderful stay."

Grant Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect experience to stay in the heart of Chinatown in SF"

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"right next to a playground/school so it can get loud in the morning and the afternoon. Has some amenities but did not have any hand soap unfortunately. But the room has all the basics you can ask for a simple motel."

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Un hotel muy céntrico, cerca de muchos lugares que se puede ir caminando, zona tranquila y segura, el personal muy amable, súper atento, las habitaciones muy limpias, con camas y almohadas muy cómodas , el desayuno delicioso muy variado y completo. El transporte público pasa justo al frente y puedes tomar la ruta 28 , por 2.50 dólares te lleva al Golden Gate. Muy conveniente."

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Jack Kerouac Alley

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The Beat Museum

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

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The Saloon

The Saloon is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

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National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Columbus Tower

You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a trip to Columbus Tower. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Tupelo

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

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Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company

You can do some window-shopping at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company during your stay in San Francisco. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Ross Alley

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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 754 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 754 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Lights Booksellers?

To find more details about updating your stay near City Lights Booksellers or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near City Lights Booksellers?

You'll want to browse the collections at Cable Car Museum, Exploratorium, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. 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 Marines Memorial Theater 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. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3. Galleria Park Hotel

4. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

5. Omni San Francisco Hotel

6. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

8. Orchard Garden Hotel

9. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

10. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

11. Hotel G San Francisco

12. Columbus Motor Inn

13. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

14. The Jay, Autograph Collection

15. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

16. Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

17. The St. Regis San Francisco

18. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

19. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

20. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Compare popular hotels close to City Lights Booksellers

Top City Lights Booksellers Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Grant Plaza Hotel

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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

Frequently asked questions