Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Embarcadero Center
During your visit to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the charming cafes and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Displaying artworks from Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol, this museum of modern and contemporary art is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
Activities
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
One Day in San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito optional Alcatraz
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown San Francisco Hotel Deals
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Best ever thank you
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Amazing!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Check in staff person was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and well maintained. The location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Fairmont San Francisco
$ 112.50 per night for overnight parking was unexpected, even for San Francisco.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
We booked this hotel while we were already in town. The hotel allowed us to check in really early without a charge because they had an open room. We were able to leave our luggage at the hotel after we checked out, which was our main priority. Overall the stay was great! The room looked a little ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Everyone was great! The bartender rocked!!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SOMA Pilipinas to San Francisco Mint – 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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street 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.
Russian Hill
Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Van Ness Avenue.
Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Downtown San Francisco?
- Hotels Near San Francisco, California
- Which hotel chains are in Downtown San Francisco?
- More holiday ideas
What kind of hotels are in Downtown San Francisco?
- All Inclusive Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Boutique Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Business Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Cheap Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Family Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Golf Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- LGBT Welcoming Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Romantic Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
- Winery Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
Are there hotels near Downtown San Francisco?
- Union Square Hotels
- South of Market Hotels
- Nob Hill Hotels
- Financial District Hotels
- Mission District Hotels
- Western Addition Hotels
- Pacific Heights Hotels
- Chinatown Hotels
- Mission Bay Hotels
- Potrero Hill Hotels
- Theater District Hotels
- Civic Center Hotels
- Tenderloin Hotels
- Telegraph Hill Hotels
- Embarcadero Hotels
- Mid-Market Hotels
- Mission Dolores Hotels
- Hayes Valley Hotels
- China Basin Hotels
- South Park Hotels
Which hotel chains are in Downtown San Francisco?
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