Boats to Marin, Oakland, Alameda and Vallejo all leave from the San Francisco Ferry Terminal at the Ferry Building, and these five hotels are close enough to walk to yours. 1 Hotel San Francisco has the best guest score (9.6), and Hotel Griffon on Steuart Street is the 3-star pick.
How these hotels were ranked
We picked hotels you can walk from to the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, then used star rating and guest score to separate the ones about the same distance away.
The Ferry Building is next to Embarcadero Station, so you can step off a ferry and onto BART or Muni Metro for the rest of the city and the Bay Area.
Hotels near San Francisco Ferry Terminal at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Walk to Terminal | Nearest BART/Muni | Taxi (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco | 4 | 8.7 | 3 min (0.15 mi) | Embarcadero | 6 |
| 1 Hotel San Francisco | 5 | 9.6 | 4 min (0.19 mi) | Embarcadero | 4 |
| Harbor Court Hotel | 4 | 8.8 | 6 min (0.27 mi) | Embarcadero | 5 |
| Hotel Griffon | 3 | 8.1 | 6 min (0.26 mi) | Embarcadero | 5 |
| The Jay, Autograph Collection | 4 | 9.2 | 10 min (0.46 mi) | Embarcadero | 5 |
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. If you're within a 10-minute walk, you're not counting on a cab to make the boat.
Hotels near San Francisco Ferry Terminal: what each property offers
Here's what each address does for you if you're catching a ferry.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco at 5 Embarcadero Center is inside the Embarcadero Center complex, across The Embarcadero from the Ferry Building, about a 3-minute walk.
1 Hotel San Francisco at 8 Mission Street is on the Embarcadero. It has a strong sustainability program and the highest guest score on this list, 9.6. Upper floors look straight out at the Bay Bridge.
Hotel Griffon at 155 Steuart Street is the closest 3-star option to the terminal and faces the Embarcadero waterfront, and some rooms have bay views.
Harbor Court Hotel at 165 Steuart Street is 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 handy on a longer work trip.
The Jay, Autograph Collection at 433 Clay Street is inland from the Embarcadero in the Financial District. The walk to the terminal takes about 10 minutes, and the hotel's position at the corner of Battery and Clay puts it within easy reach of both the Ferry Building and the Financial District BART entrances.
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 targetsThis hotel reports into the chain-wide framework.
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1 Hotel San Francisco
8 Mission Street, San Francisco
9.6582 reviews
1 Hotel San Francisco is LEED Gold certified, and its lobby floor uses 7,000 square feet of reclaimed barn wood.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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Harbor Court Hotel
165 Steuart Street, San Francisco
8.81,433 reviews
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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Hotel Griffon
155 Steuart Street, San Francisco
8.1363 reviews
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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The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street, San Francisco
9.2280 reviews
Marriott's Serve 360 sustainability program covers energy, water, and waste reduction targets across Autograph Collection properties including The Jay.7 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 the San Francisco Ferry Terminal?＋
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco at 5 Embarcadero Center is inside the Embarcadero Center complex, across The Embarcadero from the Ferry Building. The walk to the Ferry Building takes about 3 minutes.
Can I walk from these hotels to the Ferry Building with luggage?＋
All five hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the Ferry Building, and the Hyatt Regency and 1 Hotel are both about 3 to 4 minutes away.
Which ferry routes depart from the San Francisco Ferry Terminal?＋
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.
Is there a BART station near the Ferry Building?＋
The Embarcadero BART station is at the foot of Market Street, adjacent to the Ferry Building entrance. All four BART lines through San Francisco stop there, including the Yellow line (Antioch to SFO/Millbrae), which reaches SFO without a transfer. All five hotels on this list reach the station in under 10 minutes on foot.
Do any of these hotels offer a shuttle to the Ferry Terminal?＋
None of the five hotels on this list offer a verified dedicated shuttle to the Ferry Terminal. Given that the farthest property is a 10-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, a handy option if you're at 1 Hotel San Francisco or The Jay.
Which hotel on this list has the highest guest rating?＋
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 is a 4-minute walk from the Ferry Building, on the Embarcadero.
