Petite Auberge, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

Top of Nob Hill - 2 blocks
Cable cars - 2 blocks
Huntington Park - 2 blocks
Grace Cathedral - 2 blocks
A.C.T. and Curran Theaters - 4 blocks
Chinatown - 4.5 blocks
Union Square - 5 blocks
Coit Tower - 0.5 miles
Cable Car Museum - 0.5 miles
Pier 39 - 1 mile
Lombard Street - 1 mile
Fisherman''s Wharf - 1.5 miles
Ghirardelli Square - 1.5 miles
Presidio - 3 miles
Twin Peaks - 4 miles
Golden Gate Bridge - 4.5 miles

Getting there: Taxis, airport shuttles, and BART trains are all popular options. From SFO, taxi fares are more than $36, and one-way shuttle fares range from $5–$15. Fees subject to change without notice. Airport shuttles are found on the Arrivals level of the airport, above baggage claim; no reservations are required. BART runs directly from the airport to the Powell St Station, located six blocks from the hotel. From there, guests can walk or catch a taxi to the hotel. From OAK, taxi fares are more than $36, and one-way shuttle fares range from $26–35. Fees subject to change without notice. At OAK, airport shuttles require reservations. A BART shuttle departs every 10 minutes for the Coliseum Station, where guests can catch a train to the Powell St Station. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Walking is a popular way of getting around at any hour. San Francisco’s MUNI system offers routes throughout the city and includes electric streetcars, cable cars, trolleys, buses, and light rail. Several MUNI stops offering access to a variety of routes are located within six blocks of the hotel, including a cable car stop 1.5 blocks from the hotel. All-day and three-day MUNI passes both cost between $5–$15 and are valid for unlimited travel and transfers. Fees subject to change without notice. The BART rail system provides access to much of the Bay Area, including Berkeley and Oakland; the Powell St BART Station is six blocks from the hotel. Taxis are also available. Plentiful alternative transportation makes renting a car unnecessary, and parking in the city is generally scarce and expensive. For travel to outlying areas guests can rent a car for the day.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from San Francisco International Airport: Exit the airport and take US-101 N toward San Francisco. Take the exit for I-280 / Port of SF, and proceed east on I-280 for three miles. Take the 6th St exit, and then continue on 6th St for one mile to Market St. When 6th St crosses Market St, it veers right and becomes Taylor St. Continue on Taylor St for one-half mile. Turn right onto Bush St, and hotel is less than one block on left.

Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximate driving time is 27 minutes and distance is 20 miles.

Driving directions from Oakland International Airport: Exit the airport on Hegenberger Rd. Take I-880 N toward Oakland. Take I-80 W / San Francisco / Bay Bridge, crossing over the Bay Bridge. Take the 5th St exit, and continue on 5th St for about one-quarter mile. Turn left onto Howard St and proceed one block. Turn right onto 6th St and proceed about one-quarter mile to Market St. When 6th St crosses Market St, it veers right and becomes Taylor St. Continue on Taylor St for one-half mile. Turn right onto Bush St, and hotel is less than one block on left.