Tenderloin 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.
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.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
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 theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Top hotels in Tenderloin
Embassy Hotel
It was decent for the price but it was hot! They have no AC and that’s never good! The area wasn’t what I expected but again you get what you pay for but overall it was a good stay .
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Phoenix Hotel
Pairing was great, staff wonderful , pool set at 87 degrees Clean rooms Will be back for sure!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Clean rooms, nice staff, and plenty of breakfast options.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Cleaning staff were fantastic. Hotel was in a great location for access to sites. Only negative was our room was next to the elevator which could be quite noisy, however didn’t bother us enough to request a move.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Love Chinatown
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Great staff and location, rooms could use some deep cleaning. Loved the water bottle stations and coffee machine!
Reviewed on 28 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. 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.
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.
