Telegraph Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Telegraph Hill
Popular places to visit
Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Filbert Street Steps
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Filbert Street Steps. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Napier Lane
Enjoy an outing to Napier Lane during your stay in San Francisco. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Greenwich Steps
Enjoy an outing to Greenwich Steps during your stay in San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jack Early Park
Jack Early 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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Telegraph Hill Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"10/10 overall"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"I have stayed at the Handlery before and like the staff and the accommodations. This stay I booked a Premier room and it was more spacious and included bathrobes which was nice. I will definitely book the Premier room when I stay again. Nice heated pool. Location downtown is convenient to all transport. ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Hustling and bustling huge hotel full of life. More modern than the sf charming Victorian style hotel. International hub of guests. Super cool front desk man welcoming us with laughs and smiles set the tone for a fun evening. Pillows were excellent!!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Very convenient location and close to transit. Super friendly staff and a clean, comfortable room."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Clean and good customer service"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Telegraph Hill
North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
