Balboa Park Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Balboa Park
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 Balboa Park
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very friendly staff with an awesome breakfast. Very clean"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"My man and I have always have wonderful stay when here with the Handlery it’s our go to hotel when staying in the city!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Hôtel exceptionnel. Le lobby est incroyable. Les chambres sont grandes et confortables. Le salon exécutif est époustouflant. Probablement un des plus incroyables hôtels à San Francisco"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Staff was friendly. Breakfast place was way overpriced, but there was good breakfast places in the area. Rooms are tiny and cramped and could here the adjoining rooms talking cause the walls are thin."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything was great! This was my second time staying and I would stay again!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Balboa Park
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.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor 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.
