Mission District Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Mission District
Popular places to visit
Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Mission San Francisco de Asís
Learn about the local history of San Francisco when you spend time at Mission San Francisco de Asís. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Balmy Alley
Balmy Alley is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital
If UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center
If Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.
SF Armory
You can learn about the history of San Francisco with a stop at SF Armory. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Mission District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Clean Room
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms. Central location that makes it easy to get to any neighborhood in SF. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean room, professional staff, exceptional breakfast included every day. Room only gets cleaned if you put the sign on the door. There's ice machines on each floor, I wish they'd also include a vending machine with snacks.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
The room is tiny! But it worked. I was awoken by very loud music at 5am, unfortunately. Took a star off due to that, the slim selection at breakfast, one elevator being out of service, and the check-in kiosk not working for me.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Loved!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Our stay was great! Our room was clean, the staff was SO friendly and accommodating which truly made our entire stay. We appreciated that so so much. They gave us recs of things to do/where to eat and were so helpful when we needed to extend our room stay an extra night. Close to many things we did ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission District
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around 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.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
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.
