The de Young Museum is in the middle of Golden Gate Park at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, and few hotels are close to it. Stanyan Park Hotel, at the park's east end, is a 22-minute walk. The other four are in the Western Addition, Alamo Square and Presidio Heights, a 38- to 45-minute walk or a short Muni ride away.
How we ranked these hotels
The de Young Museum is inside Golden Gate Park at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. The closest hotel we can book is Stanyan Park Hotel, on Stanyan Street at the park's eastern edge, about 1.1 miles from the museum on foot.
The other four are 1.9 to 2.3 miles away: The Metro Hotel on Divisadero Street, a block from the Panhandle; The Monte Cristo and The Laurel Inn on Presidio Avenue; and Chateau Tivoli B&B on Alamo Square.
Every hotel here is bookable on Dyme. We ranked them by walking distance to the museum first, then by star rating within a 0.1-mile band of each other, then by sustainability credentials as a secondary criterion. Guest ratings below 8.0 on a 10-point scale were excluded unless no higher-rated option existed at that distance tier. Hostels and unrated properties were excluded.
Getting from these hotels to the de Young Museum
From Stanyan Park Hotel, cross Stanyan Street into the park and walk west to the Music Concourse, about 22 minutes. From The Metro Hotel, the flat walk along the Panhandle and into the park takes about 38 minutes.
The 5 Fulton bus runs along Fulton Street on the north edge of Golden Gate Park and stops at 10th Avenue, a short walk from the museum. Chateau Tivoli guests can catch it on McAllister Street at Pierce Street, and Metro Hotel guests at McAllister and Divisadero. From The Monte Cristo and The Laurel Inn, take the 43 Masonic south from Presidio Avenue and California Street to Fulton Street, then change to the 5 Fulton.
The 44 O'Shaughnessy stops on Tea Garden Drive right by the museum. The California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden are steps away, so you can do two in one afternoon without leaving the park.
Quick comparison: distance, rating, and sustainability
| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Est. walk to de Young | Sustainability highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanyan Park Hotel | 3 | 8.6/10 | ~22 min (1.1 mi) | None verified |
| The Metro Hotel | 3 | 8.8/10 | ~38 min (1.9 mi) | None verified |
| The Monte Cristo | 3 | 9.7/10 | ~43 min (2.1 mi) | None verified |
| The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt | 3 | 8.8/10 | ~44 min (2.2 mi) | None verified |
| Chateau Tivoli B&B | 3 | 9.4/10 | ~45 min (2.3 mi) | None verified |
Tips for museum visitors staying nearby
- Buy your de Young tickets online before you leave the hotel. Walk-up lines for major traveling exhibitions can run 20 to 30 minutes.
- The copper tower observation deck is free and needs no museum ticket, and gives you a clear view over the park canopy toward the bay.
- The 5 Fulton stop at Fulton Street and 10th Avenue is the closest on that line to the museum, a short walk south into the park.
- Friday Nights at the de Young runs select Fridays from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Check the museum calendar before booking a Friday check-in, since the park can be busy.
- If you plan to visit the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park on the same trip, Muni route 38 Geary connects to a transfer for the 18 46th Avenue bus. We have a separate page for hotels near the Legion of Honor.
The hotels
Stanyan Park Hotel
750 Stanyan Street, San Francisco
8.6716 reviews
A 22-minute walk through the park to the museum
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The Metro Hotel
319 Divisadero Street, San Francisco
8.8245 reviews
A block from the Panhandle, the flat walking route into Golden Gate Park
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The Monte Cristo
600 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco
9.7192 reviews
2 min walk to the 43 Masonic at Presidio Ave & California St, which connects with the 5 Fulton
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The Laurel Inn, part of JdV by Hyatt
444 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco
8.8277 reviews
Kitchenette rooms with a refrigerator and microwave, per Hyatt's room listings
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Chateau Tivoli B&B
1057 Steiner Street, San Francisco
9.4104 reviews
3 min walk to the 5 Fulton at McAllister St & Pierce St
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel on this list is closest to the de Young Museum?＋
Stanyan Park Hotel at 750 Stanyan Street is the closest, about 1.1 miles and a 22-minute walk through the park. The next closest, The Metro Hotel on Divisadero Street, is about 1.9 miles away.
How do I get from these hotels to the de Young Museum on Muni?＋
Take the 5 Fulton west to the Fulton Street stop at 10th Avenue, then walk south into the park to the Music Concourse and the museum entrance. Board on McAllister Street: at Pierce Street for Chateau Tivoli, or at Divisadero Street for The Metro Hotel. From The Monte Cristo and The Laurel Inn, ride the 43 Masonic to Fulton Street and change to the 5 Fulton.
Is there parking near the de Young Museum?＋
The Music Concourse Garage beneath the plaza between the de Young and the California Academy of Sciences offers underground parking. Rates vary by day and season. On busy weekend days and during major exhibitions, the garage fills early, so get there before 10 a.m. or take Muni.
Which hotels near the de Young have verified sustainability programs?＋
We couldn't verify a sustainability certification, such as LEED or Green Key, or a published eco program for any of the five hotels on this list.
What is Friday Nights at the de Young, and does it affect hotel choice?＋
Friday Nights at the de Young runs select Fridays from 5 to 8:45 p.m. with extended gallery hours, live music, and a cash bar. Stanyan Park Hotel is the easy pick for it, since you can walk back through the park in about 22 minutes. Check the museum's calendar for specific Friday dates before booking.
Can I walk to the de Young Museum from these hotels?＋
From Stanyan Park Hotel, yes: it's about 22 minutes through the park. From the other four, the walk is 1.9 to 2.3 miles, about 38 to 45 minutes. The route along the Panhandle is flat and straightforward. Take Muni out, and if the weather's good, walk back through the park.
