Tenderloin Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Tenderloin
Embassy Hotel
This was a disaster, please do not stay at this location.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Phoenix Hotel
Neighborhood is rough, but the property is very clean, safe (all outside doors are locked electronically and parking lot is secure), and really cool.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
No breakfast. It's very noisy, especially at night. The room shakes when someone slams the door. You can hear people active at night doing tantra yoga next door. We were forced to evacuate at 3am because of the fire alarm. Quite Pathetic. good that it wasn't cold. The airconditioning is noisy ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The buffet breakfast was excellent and very efficiently run to get so many people in and out. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parking is $70+ a day at the hotel. It was easier to park slightly down and across the street for a max of about $45 a day. There was no microwave in the room to warm food that had gotten cold but the security at the front door whose name I believe is Darold was great and took us to warm it in the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tenderloin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
