Tenderloin Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin
The Phoenix Hotel
"Had a really enjoyable stay. It’s a kind of 50/60s highway hotel setup with the hotel built around an inner courtyard. Very retro. There is a pool. Rooms are basic but nice. The staff are all very nice. The area leaves something to be desired, full of homeless people and junkies. But it’s the tenderloin! ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Embassy Hotel
"Nothing is good parking you have to pay other hotel is free the heater furnace is noisy even is off the bed is sheet is dirty the room smell bad the facility is old and yucky, Staff is nice and very welcome for the guest. And I would never ho back to Embasdy Hotel again nextime I go to San Francisco. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Our stay at the Golden Gate Hotel made our San Francisco trip even more memorable. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and comfortable. The hotel’s historic charm gave us a true San Francisco experience, and it was the perfect home base after our days of exploring the city. The location ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco
"I've stayed in a few different Fairmont hotels before, and my experiences have largely been positive. Fairmont hotels tend to be in older and more historic buildings, and their charm and vintage quirks, excellent service, and amenities have kept me coming back for special vacation experiences. For ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Great staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Tenderloin
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.
