tobago Avenue Cyclery at 756 Stanyan St., at Waller Street (& 415/387-3155), rents bikes for $5 per hour or

Avenue Cyclery at 756 Stanyan St., at Waller Street (& 415/387-3155), rents bikes for $5 per hour or $25 per day and is open daily April through September from 10am to 7pm and October through March from 10am to 6pm.

INEXPENSIVE Alisa Hotel Value The five-story Alisa Hotel is definitely a budget gem. While it has a small lobby, narrow hallways, and cramped rooms, the owners here have distanced themselves tobago from the discount competition by including a pleasing dose of artistry. The lobby hosts art exhibits and has groovy furnishings. Guest rooms are adorned with quality Pan-Asian furnishings and tasteful accouterments. And you ll love the location as well: across the street from the entrance to Chinatown, 2 blocks from Union Square. Considering the price (rooms with a very clean shared bathroom start at $49), quality, and location, it s possibly the best budget hotel in the city. Don t sweat it if they re booked. Their sister tobago property, The Olympic Hotel (call the 800 number or see www.olympichotelsf.com), is nearby and equally priced and hospitable.

1500 Sutter St. (between Octavia and Gough sts.), San Francisco, CA 94109. & 800/869-8966 or 415/441-1100. Fax 415/673-7331. www.thehotelmajestic.com. 58 units. $150 double; from $250 suite. Rates include complimentary continental breakfast in lobby 7 10am, and wine and appetizers 4 6pm. Group, government, corporate, and relocation rates available. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Valet parking $19. Bus: 2, 4, 47, or