Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions
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
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"This place had parking which was very convenient and upon arriving there, we were helped by the staff and they were very nice and helpful and it was a very good welcoming experience!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Embassy Hotel
"The carpet in the room was unbelievably gross, sticky and filthy. we had to wear shoes in the room and laid towels on the walking area for when we had to walk on it right after a shower. The bathroom door handle was hanging by a thread. The bathroom sink had a pillar in front of it so you had to ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Everything was very clean and the staff was very nice. Breakfast was top notch!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Staff is super helpful. Hotel is beautiful and our room was big!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Location, location, location!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Nothing to add"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin
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.
