Stay this close to Ferry Building Marketplace and the food vendors are minutes away, and you can walk over for the Saturday farmers market before breakfast. Every hotel on this page is within half a mile of 1 Ferry Building. The Hyatt Regency is a 3-minute walk, and 1 Hotel San Francisco, four minutes away, has the best guest score on the list at 9.6.
How we chose these hotels
We started with the hotels we can book within 1 mile of Ferry Building Marketplace. We ranked by walking distance first, then by star rating when two hotels fell within 0.1 miles of each other, then by guest satisfaction score. We required at least one mid-range option so the list works for travelers on different budgets. All five hotels were confirmed operating under their current names in 2026.
Hotels near Ferry Building Marketplace at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Distance | Walk time | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco | 4 | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 8.7 |
| 1 Hotel San Francisco | 5 | 0.19 mi | 4 min | 9.6 |
| Hotel Griffon | 3 | 0.26 mi | 6 min | 8.1 |
| Harbor Court Hotel | 4 | 0.27 mi | 6 min | 8.8 |
| The Jay, Autograph Collection | 4 | 0.46 mi | 10 min | 9.2 |
Getting around from the Ferry Building
- The Embarcadero BART and Muni Metro station is at the foot of Market Street, roughly a 3-minute walk from the Ferry Building entrance.
- The F-Market historic streetcar runs along the Embarcadero and on up Market Street to the Castro.
- The Saturday farmers market runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. year-round on the Embarcadero plaza outside the Ferry Building. Staying within 0.3 miles means you can walk over before breakfast.
Mid-range pick near Ferry Building Marketplace
For a cheaper room this close, look at Hotel Griffon on Steuart Street. At 0.20 miles from the Ferry Building, it is closer than most four-star options on this list and carries a solid 8.1 guest score.
The Steuart Street location puts the Embarcadero waterfront path right outside the door.
The hotels
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
8.72,521 reviews
Hyatt's World of Care program sets energy and water targets, but we couldn't verify a certification for this hotel.4 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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1 Hotel San Francisco
8 Mission Street, San Francisco
9.6582 reviews
LEEDLEED Gold certified, and its lobby floor uses 7,000 square feet of reclaimed barn wood.
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Hotel Griffon
155 Steuart Street, San Francisco
8.1363 reviews
5 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street, San Francisco
8.81,433 reviews
5 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street, San Francisco
9.2280 reviews
Marriott's Serve 360 program sets property-level targets for energy, water, and waste reduction, though specific certification data for The Jay is not verified.6 min walk to Embarcadero (BART/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Ferry Building Marketplace?＋
Hyatt Regency San Francisco at 5 Embarcadero Center is 0.15 miles from the Ferry Building, roughly a 3-minute walk along the Embarcadero waterfront promenade.
Is there a mid-range hotel within walking distance of the Ferry Building?＋
Hotel Griffon at 155 Steuart Street is the mid-range option on this list. It carries a three-star rating and is 0.26 miles from the Ferry Building, a short walk north on Steuart Street to Market Street and across the Embarcadero.
What is the nearest transit station to the Ferry Building hotels?＋
The Embarcadero BART and Muni Metro station at the foot of Market Street is the primary transit hub for this area. From there you can reach the Mission District, the Castro, and the East Bay without a car. All five hotels on this list are within a 6-minute walk of that station.
Which hotel near the Ferry Building has the highest guest score?＋
1 Hotel San Francisco at 8 Mission Street carries a 9.6 guest score, the highest on this list. It also holds a five-star rating and is 0.19 miles from the Ferry Building, a 4-minute walk north along the Embarcadero.
Can I walk to the Ferry Building Saturday farmers market from these hotels?＋
All five hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the Ferry Building, so you can walk to the Saturday farmers market (8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Embarcadero plaza) from any of them. The Hyatt Regency is the closest at about 3 minutes.
Which hotel near the Ferry Building has the strongest sustainability practices?＋
1 Hotel San Francisco publishes the most detail on sustainability of any hotel on this list: LEED Gold certification and 7,000 square feet of reclaimed barn wood in the lobby floor.
