Mission District Travel Guide
San Francisco





Visit Mission District
Popular places to visit

Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Balmy Alley
Balmy Alley is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Mission San Francisco de Asís
Learn about the local history of San Francisco when you spend time at Mission San Francisco de Asís. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital
If UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center
If Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.
SF Armory
You can learn about the history of San Francisco with a stop at SF Armory. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in Mission District

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
comfortable beds, clean room, great location, nice staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Always nice stay
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
it was coo
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Fabulous location close to public transportation. Allowed me to hold luggage before and after my stay and were very kind about it. Every staff member was friendly. The room was clean and bright. I do wish there were some lighting that was less striking.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission District

Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.

Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

Theater District
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SHN Curran Theatre to Marines Memorial Theater – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

