Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown San Francisco
Stay near popular Downtown San Francisco attractions
Things to do

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

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

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Best hotel to stay in SF. Central to mostly everything. Best views, fair rates, easy and accessible parking included."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Our room was tight - not enough seating or place to set down luggage or spread things out. Bathroom just about adequate. TV and entertainment were both extremely bad. A small unresponsive monitor with about 20 channels (a basic garbage mix too). Felt like such a plainly-in-sight ripoff. Other things ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Everything was good until the morning when they started working on construction at 6 AM and woke me up and I could not get any sleep after that. I was really upset that I could not sleep due to the construction being very loud and it wasn’t what I expected. I’ve never had an issue with noise, but ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
"Incredible property! Professional staff! One of our favorite rooms in a suite on an upper floor with views of Alcatraz and the bridge!"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

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

Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Marina District
The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.




























