The Conservatory of Flowers is at 100 John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park and is one of San Francisco's best-known Victorian landmarks. The hotels here are in Lower Pacific Heights and Nob Hill, about an hour's walk away, or a bus ride on the 5 Fulton.
How we ranked these hotels
We ranked by distance to the Conservatory of Flowers, then used star rating and guest score to separate hotels at about the same distance.
Most are on Van Ness Avenue or Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights and Nob Hill, a mix of independents and big brands within easy reach of Golden Gate Park.
Quick comparison: hotels near the Conservatory of Flowers
| Hotel | Stars | Miles | Walk time | Guest rating | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne | 3 | 2.58 | 55 min | 8.8 | None verified |
| Hotel Majestic | 3 | 2.64 | 57 min | 8.5 | None verified |
| Sutter Mansion | 5 | 2.73 | 59 min | 9.2 | None verified |
| Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave | 4 | 2.82 | 61 min | 8.6 | Marriott's Serve 360 program |
| Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee | 3 | 2.97 | 64 min | 8.3 | None verified |
Getting from these hotels to the conservatory
- The 5-Fulton Muni bus runs along Fulton Street on the northern edge of Golden Gate Park and drops you within a 5-minute walk of the conservatory entrance.
- SFMTA has suspended the 21-Hayes, so use the 5-Fulton, which stops at McAllister Street and Van Ness Avenue.
- If you walk, plan for the uphill grade between Van Ness and Divisadero before the terrain flattens toward the park.
- Bike share stations near Fell and Oak streets give you a faster option on flat days.
Neighborhoods you will pass through
Hotels on this list are in Lower Pacific Heights and Nob Hill, two residential neighborhoods that border the Tenderloin and Russian Hill. Lower Pacific Heights runs roughly from Divisadero east to Van Ness and from California south to Geary, and Fillmore Street has the independent restaurants and coffee shops.
Nob Hill is higher in elevation, with California Street cable car access and a denser mix of older apartment buildings and small hotels. Neither neighborhood is a tourist hub, which keeps street noise lower than Union Square and pricing more reasonable than Fisherman's Wharf.
For hotels closer to the park's Inner Sunset or Inner Richmond entrances, we have a separate page covering those neighborhoods.
The hotels
Queen Anne
1590 Sutter Street, San Francisco
8.8747 reviews
7 min walk to Van Ness Muni Station (49-Van Ness/Mission bus)
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Hotel Majestic
1500 Sutter Street, San Francisco
8.53,239 reviews
6 min walk to Van Ness Muni Station (49-Van Ness/Mission bus/2-Clement bus)
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Sutter Mansion
1409 Sutter Street, San Francisco
9.2204 reviews
5 min walk to Van Ness Muni Station (49-Van Ness/Mission bus)
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Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave
1050 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
8.6497 reviews
Covered by Marriott's Serve 360 program: brand-wide energy and water targets, LED retrofits and linen reuse.4 min walk to Van Ness Muni Station (49-Van Ness/Mission bus/47-Van Ness bus)
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Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
8.35,867 reviews
3 min walk to Van Ness Muni Station (49-Van Ness/Mission bus/47-Van Ness bus)
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the walk from Van Ness Avenue hotels to the Conservatory of Flowers?＋
The hotels on this list are roughly 2.6 to 3 miles from the Conservatory of Flowers, about an hour on foot. The route follows Fell Street west through the Panhandle before entering Golden Gate Park.
Which hotel on this list has the highest guest rating?＋
Sutter Mansion at 1409 Sutter Street carries a guest rating of 9.2, the highest among the five hotels on this list.
Is there a Muni line that connects these hotels to the Conservatory of Flowers?＋
The 5-Fulton bus runs along Fulton Street on the northern edge of Golden Gate Park and stops within a 5-minute walk of the conservatory. From the hotels, the nearest 5-Fulton stop is at McAllister Street and Van Ness Avenue, south of Sutter Street. SFMTA has suspended the 21-Hayes.
Which hotel has verified sustainability credentials?＋
The Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave participates in Marriott's Serve 360 program, which covers energy reduction, water conservation, and LED lighting upgrades across the brand's properties. No other hotel on this list has a verified sustainability program.
Are any of these hotels pet-friendly?＋
The Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway and Queen Anne both list pet-friendly policies among their amenities. Confirm current pet fees and size limits with each property before booking.
What neighborhoods are these hotels in?＋
Three of the five hotels are on Sutter Street between Franklin and Octavia. The Holiday Inn and the Courtyard by Marriott are on Van Ness Avenue, near Pine Street and at Geary Street. Both areas are residential and quieter than Union Square, with independent restaurants and cafes within a few blocks.
