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By: admin

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:22:49 +0000

Hi Fernanda – Both of these hotels are well recommended budget-class hotels. Rooms may be older and a less modern “classic” building but very centrally located. Note that the Beresford has two locations: The Beresford and the Beresford Arms. We would recommend the Mayflower the most of these choices, but take some time to read various traveler opinions in detail to understand the pro’s and con’s. I would describe both neighborhoods as “moderately safe” areas to enjoy but engage the normal traveler safety precautions in. Let us know if we can help further. SFTravel

http://www.sftravel.com/hotels/unionsq/bereford.html

By: Fernanda

Fernanda — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:55:12 +0000

Hi! I’d like to know if you have references about mayflower and beresford hotel, near union square. Are they good hotels? What about neighborhood? Thks!

By: admin

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:03:12 +0000

The drive from SFO Airport to Golden Gate Bridge can vary a lot based on traffic. During the commute peaks (morning 6-9, afternoon 4-6:30), I would allow 90 minutes to 2.5 hours. During the non-commute times or weekends, it would run maybe 60-90 minutes.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:14:22 +0000

Nice, informative web pages! We are visiting from Norway by end of October. Arriving SFO in the afternoon, staying at an airport hotel. Next morning we are driving to Napa fro a week of touring wine country. Would like to stop at Golden Gate Bridge for some sightseeing, then have lunch in Sausalito. How much time do we need to drive from SFO to the bridge – and then from the bridge to Sausalito? Can you recommend a nice restaurant there?

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:26:34 +0000

Thanks for the information. I’m glad I had already changed my reservation to a motel just off Market. It may not be much safer according to your link, but businesses and transportation are much closer of a walk. Thanks again!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:47:15 +0000

This site (there are other similar) offer a comparison of various neighborhoods on a relative index basis for crime rates. Being smart and aware is always good practice and can make a big difference in planning a safe trip either way.

http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/san-francisco/crime/

By: sfTravel Editor

sfTravel Editor — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:24:34 +0000

Hi Laura – The area you are referencing is not a great neighborhood, however Van Ness is a busy street and relatively safe. The area of Eddy walking towards Union Square should be avoided at night and is on the “edge” during the day. Van Ness has many bus lines running to Market Street, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf which are a good bet. The Eddy area between Van Ness and Union Square is called the “Tenderloin” that we would recommend avoiding. It’s unfortunate we need to share this as there are many great citizens and good businesses – but the current overall situation in the neighborhood is shaky. If you can share the actual motel name or hostel, we can help more. The cable cars to Fisherman’s Wharf are a great bet, and they go to the Union Square area also. When in doubt – a taxi can be a good investment of ~$10 if it is nighttime, etc.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:48:46 +0000

Are the neighborhoods around City Hall “safe” for walking? My hotel is near there, but I want to walk up to Market and get the street car. I only have one day, and not much money, and thought about “touring” the city on the street car and cable cars. Any thoughts on that plan???

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 09:46:51 +0000

I’m thinking of staying in a motel near Eddy St. and Van Ness, and I was wondering if that is a “safe” neighborhood. I want to walk up to Market to get the street car (about 8-10 blocks). I only have a day, and not much money. Thought I would “tour” SF on the street car and cable cars on my own (since the Culture Bus is no longer running). Any thoughts??

By: Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:53:39 +0000

I used SkyPark at SFO based on your recommendation and it was excellent – punctual and efficient. We dropped the car off at 10:30pm and didn’t have to wait at all for the airport shuttle.