One of the most popular urban destinations in the world, San Francisco is known far and wide as a beautiful, cosmopolitan city, where all are welcome. The Holiday Inn Golden Gateway hotel is nestled in the heart of the City by the Bay, steps away from historic cable cars, restaurants, attractions, businesses, and so much more. Explore San Francisco. You'll be glad you did.
San Francisco Golden Gateway
Located on Van Ness Avenue, amid the hustle and bustle of San Francisco, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway offers friendly service and comfortable accommodations with a host of exceptional amenities and services. Whether you're traveling to San Francisco for business or pleasure, our hotel's central location is beyond compare.
We are within walking distance to more than 60 restaurants that will please any appetite, from Japanese to Italian to Moroccan to American. In addition, public transportation, corporations, the Civic Center, Downtown, the Financial District, museums, attractions, parks, entertainment and shopping are minutes away, making us the ideal choice for all types of travel. When you stay at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, you'll experience the real San Francisco.
San Francisco, California Attractions -
Where to begin? From Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square, San Francisco is home to a wide array of wonderful attractions. For the full on tourist experience, jump on an historic cable car - a stop is located just the hotel - and ride through San Francisco's vibrant Chinatown. Take a walk - or drive - down switch backing Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world. Take the kids to Pier 39, with its shops, street performers, and carousel. While there, don't pass up visiting the San Francisco sea lions basking in the sun
San Francisco, California Business -
If you're traveling to San Francisco on business, the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway is just minutes from San Francisco's Financial District and Design Center. Major corporations can be found here, including Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Chase. Several universities and colleges are also nearby and easily accessible via public transportation or by car such as the San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco, Golden Gate University, and San Francisco City College. Hospitals are nearby as well, such as California Pacific Medical Center, UC San Francisco Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente.
San Francisco, California Culture -
San Francisco is known for its culture, home to numerous art galleries, museums, and performance venues. The Civic Center is just down Van Ness Avenue, and home to Davies Symphony Hall, War Memorial Opera House, and Herbst Theatre. Golden Gate Park, the most visited attraction in San Francisco just 4 miles from the hotel, is a beautiful public park, home to the stunning deYoung Museum and the Academy of Science, as well as the Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flowers. If it's the counter-culture you seek, the Haight-Ashbury is less than 3 miles away, and the Castro, San Francisco's gay district, is 4 miles.away
San Francisco, California Shopping & Dining -
Union Square is San Francisco's premier shopping district, home to Macy's, Nieman Marcus, Saks, Tiffany's, Gumps, and so much more. Nearby on Market Street, the San Francisco Centre boasts Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and dozens of other popular shops such as H&M, as well as amazing local San Francisco restaurants.
As for restaurants - the San Francisco Bay Area is the birthplace of local, sustainable food movement with Oakland's Chez Panisse restaurant, the San Francisco Ferry Buildings Farmer's Market (one of many held throughout San Francisco all week long). Be sure to save plenty of time for dining in San Francisco - you'll be tastily rewarded.
San Francisco, California Attractions
Alcatraz - 4.1 miles
AT&T Park (SF Giants) - 2.4 miles
Cable Cars - steps away
Candlestick Park (SF 49'ers) - 6.2 miles
Chinatown - 1.2 miles
Civic Center - 1 mile
Coit Tower - 1.8 miles
Fisherman's Wharf - 1.6 miles
Golden Gate Bridge - 4 miles
Golden Gate Park - 4.2 miles
Haight-Ashbury - 2.7 miles
Japantown - 0.6 mile
Lake Tahoe/Reno - 190 miles
Lombard Street - 1.4 miles
Muir Woods - 15 miles
Napa Valley/Wine Country - 44.6 miles
North Beach - 1.6 miles
Pier 39 & Embarcadero - 2.2 miles
South of Market (SOMA) - 1.3 miles
The Castro - 2.4 miles
Twin Peaks - 3.8 miles
Union Square - 1 mile
San Francisco, California Transportation
San Francisco International Airport - 14miles
Amtrak (bus stop from Emeryville station) - 2 miles
MUNI Buses - Just outside the hotel
Cable cars - Just outside the hotel
Cities/Towns Near San Francisco
Oakland - 13 miles
San Jose - 48 miles
Sausalito - 9 miles
Directions to Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, San Francisco
From the south (san francisco international airport)
Take US-101 North
Exit 434A and merge onto Mission St. / US-101 toward Golden Gate Bridge
Slight left at S. Van Ness Ave., 1.2 miles to hotel
From the east (oakland)
Take I - 80 West toward San Francisco (Toll Bridge: Currently $4)
Exit onto Central Freeway / US-101 North toward Golden Gate Bridge
Exit 434A and merge onto Mission St. / US-101 North toward Golden Gate Bridge
Turn slight left at S. Van Ness Ave., 1 mile to hotel
From the north (marin county, wine country)
Take US-101 South toward San Francisco (Golden Gate Bridge toll applies)
