Mid-Market Travel Guide
San Francisco


Popular places to visit

Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.

Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Mid-Market

YOTEL San Francisco
I’ll take the hit for not better preparing myself for the terrible parking situation. For those that haven’t been in downtown San Francisco in a while it’s as disgusting and urine filled as ever. I wasn’t excited about the $40 tourism charge upon check-in even though I had prepaid on Expedia. And ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
AC was great, shower was clean and very nice. Almond milk in the breakfast area for those of us who prefer it was wonderful and something not all hotels do!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
This is a 1 star hotel that advertises as a 4 star. They only had 1 working elevator and only allowed 5 people at a time on it. Evidently, the other 3 elevators have been down for several weeks. The rooms are bare bones. No lamps, stains on carpet, lights are all on timers, and barely any furniture ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Great staff
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Ac is okay, pillow was given 3, but rather soft. Overall good location, good and decent hotel, but whenever nearby room door is closed, the air will make a loud sound to my door too. So when chambermaid is cleaning up rooms around mine, it will be endless slamming sound on my door too.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Daily breakfast was a 10 plus
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-Market

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.

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 Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate 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.

