Golden Gate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Golden Gate Bridge spanning a bay with a clear sky.
A large public park with a central building, surrounded by lush greenery and a hilly backdrop.
A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A traditional windmill with a brick base and wooden walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and a red brick building.
A traditional Japanese garden with a pond, red pagoda, and stone lanterns.

Stay near popular Golden Gate attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Golden Gate Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$353 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$353
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,526 reviews)
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$356 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$356
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,268 reviews)
"The staff at this location were amazing! The hotel is nice but the photos of the room were misleading, very small space. The location is also in not the best area. You’ll be okay during the day but at night be alert as this location is close to the tenderloin area. We enjoyed our stay all things ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$494 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$494
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,325 reviews)
"Location, location, location!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$357 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$357
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,003 reviews)
"Nothing to add"

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$315 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$315
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,919 reviews)
"When we got there the lady I talked to didn’t tell us about the elevator and having to scan the card to the elevator to make it work. I also did not appreciate not being able to take my breakfast upstairs. I was told that I had to eat inside the little restaurant area however I had seen people with ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$286
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,954 reviews)
"Nice place, helpful staff, good price for the area"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Our guide on where to stay in Golden Gate

Find the best Golden Gate areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Golden Gate
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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 Chase Center – 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.



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