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Best Hotels Near the San Francisco Ferry Terminal

These five hotels sit within 0.3 miles of the San Francisco Ferry Terminal at the Embarcadero, covering ferry routes from Marin, Oakland, Vallejo, and Alameda. Each property was ranked first by verified walking distance, then by star rating and guest scores within the same distance band. The list spans 3-star to 5-star options so ferry commuters and overnight visitors can find a fit without sacrificing proximity to the terminal.

How these hotels were ranked

Walking distance to the San Francisco Ferry Terminal at the Embarcadero was the primary sort. Where two hotels fell within 0.1 miles of each other, the higher star rating moved up. Guest review scores settled close calls within the same star tier. All five properties sit within 0.3 miles of the terminal, which means a traveler carrying a bag can reach the ferry gate without a cab on most mornings.

The Embarcadero BART and Muni Metro station at Market Street sits adjacent to the Ferry Building and connects to lines F, J, K, L, M, N, and T. Every hotel on this list reaches that station in under 10 minutes on foot, which matters for travelers connecting to SFO or Caltrain after a ferry crossing.

Hotels near San Francisco Ferry Terminal at a glance

HotelStarsGuest Score
Walk to Terminal
Nearest BART/Muni
Taxi (min)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco48.712 min (0.03 mi from anchor, ~0.2 mi to terminal)Embarcadero6
1 Hotel San Francisco59.69 min (0.16 mi)Embarcadero4
Hotel Griffon38.110 min (0.20 mi)Embarcadero5
Harbor Court Hotel48.811 min (0.22 mi)Embarcadero5
The Jay, Autograph Collection49.2~13 min (0.28 mi)Embarcadero5

Tips for ferry travelers staying near the Embarcadero

  • Golden Gate Ferry and Blue and Gold Fleet departures use different berths inside the Ferry Building, so check your berth number the night before to avoid a last-minute sprint.
  • The Embarcadero BART station is a 2-minute walk from the Ferry Building entrance and connects directly to SFO via the yellow line, no transfer needed.
  • Most hotels on this list allow early bag drop before check-in, which helps if your ferry arrives before noon.
  • Muni F-Market streetcar runs along the Embarcadero and stops directly in front of the Ferry Building, useful for reaching hotels a few blocks north or south without a cab.
  • Weekday morning ferry departures to Larkspur and Oakland fill fast. Hotels within a 10-minute walk give you a meaningful buffer over hotels requiring a cab.

Hotels near San Francisco Ferry Terminal: what each property offers

The five hotels below cover the full range of what a ferry traveler might need, from a 5-star property with a sustainability program to a 3-star boutique that puts you steps from the water. Each description focuses on what makes that specific address useful for someone arriving or departing by ferry, not just what the hotel looks like inside.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco at 5 Embarcadero Center sits inside the Embarcadero Center complex, which connects directly to the waterfront via a pedestrian walkway. The atrium lobby is one of the largest in the city, and the hotel's position inside the complex means guests can reach the Ferry Building without crossing a major street.

1 Hotel San Francisco at 8 Mission Street occupies a converted office building one block from the Embarcadero. The property carries a strong sustainability program and earns the highest guest score on this list at 9.6. Guests get direct views of the Bay Bridge from upper floors.

Hotel Griffon at 155 Steuart Street is the closest 3-star option to the terminal and sits on the waterfront side of the Embarcadero. The building dates to 1907 and the rooms facing the bay give guests a direct sightline to the Ferry Building.

Harbor Court Hotel at 165 Steuart Street sits one address down from Hotel Griffon and shares the same waterfront block. The property has a YMCA partnership that gives guests access to a full fitness facility, which is a practical differentiator for business travelers on longer stays.

The Jay, Autograph Collection at 333 Battery Street sits two blocks inland from the Embarcadero in the Financial District. The walk to the terminal runs about 13 minutes along Battery to the waterfront, and the hotel's position near the intersection of Battery and Pine puts it within easy reach of both the Ferry Building and the Financial District BART entrances.

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Top Hotels

1 Hotel San Francisco

1 Hotel San Francisco

8 Mission Street, San Francisco

9.6580 reviews
1 Hotels operates under a published sustainability framework covering reclaimed materials, living plant walls, and a carbon offset program tied to each booking.4 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro F/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N/Muni Metro T)
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Harbor Court Hotel

Harbor Court Hotel

165 Steuart Street, San Francisco

8.81,422 reviews
6 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro F/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N/Muni Metro T)
Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon

155 Steuart Street, San Francisco

8.1362 reviews
6 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro F/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N/Muni Metro T)
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco

8.72,494 reviews
Hyatt's global EarthCheck program covers energy and water reduction targetsthe San Francisco property participates in the chain-wide reporting framework.
The Jay, Autograph Collection

The Jay, Autograph Collection

433 Clay Street, San Francisco

9.2276 reviews
Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability program covers energy, water, and waste reduction targets across Autograph Collection properties including The Jay.

FAQs

Common Questions

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco at 5 Embarcadero Center sits inside the Embarcadero Center complex, which connects to the waterfront via a covered pedestrian walkway. The walk to the Ferry Building takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes depending on which terminal entrance you use.

All five hotels are within a 13-minute walk of the Ferry Building. The Steuart Street properties, Hotel Griffon and Harbor Court Hotel, offer the most direct pedestrian route because Steuart Street runs straight to the terminal entrance without crossing the Embarcadero's busier traffic lanes.

Golden Gate Ferry runs to Larkspur and Sausalito in Marin County. Blue and Gold Fleet serves Tiburon and Angel Island. San Francisco Bay Ferry connects to Oakland, Alameda, South San Francisco, and Vallejo. Each operator uses a different berth inside the Ferry Building, so check your berth assignment before you leave the hotel.

The Embarcadero BART station sits at the foot of Market Street, adjacent to the Ferry Building entrance. It serves the yellow (Antioch/SFO/Millbrae) and green (Berryessa/Dublin-Pleasanton) lines and connects to SFO without a transfer. All five hotels on this list reach the station in under 10 minutes on foot.

None of the five hotels on this list offer a verified dedicated shuttle to the Ferry Terminal. Given that the farthest property is a 13-minute walk, a shuttle would add waiting time rather than save it for most travelers. The Muni F-Market streetcar runs along the Embarcadero and stops in front of the Ferry Building, which is a practical alternative for guests at 1 Hotel San Francisco or The Jay.

1 Hotel San Francisco at 8 Mission Street carries a 9.6 guest score, the highest on this list. The property is a 5-star hotel with a published sustainability program and sits a 9-minute walk from the Ferry Building, one block from the Embarcadero.

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