Golden Gate Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Golden Gate
Stay near popular Golden Gate attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Golden Gate
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was a block away from pier 39. It was so easy to walk to so many places and restaurants. The hotel was nice and clean. The breakfast was good and they had a nice variety of food."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Easy parking. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms and lobby. Perfectly central to food, pubs, transportation. Would book again when in SF."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Expedia is deceiving website to book. It showed us the breakfast is included with the package while booking rooms and after booking it did not show breakfast as an option with the booking. We did not realize until check-in at the concierge and the front desk said Expedia did not include it. There ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Property was bright spot of an area that is in decline. FANTASTIC service from the front desk and friendly staff. Very comfy room."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"TV was offline"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Location was great. Room’s noise isolation was close to zero."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Golden Gate
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 Chase Center 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.
