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
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"Does not have usual room amenities like fridge, coffee pot or microwave. Towels are tired and torn. No restaurants nearby and even if there were, the motel is situated in a very large homeless population area which had feces and needles all over the sidewalk. Comfy beds but that’s all I can say was ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Embassy Hotel
"Nice clean hotel near the Bill Graham perfect stay for days when there are shows."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Property was well kept. Room was clean. Staff were polite. Breakfast was good. Hotel was in walking distance to nearby attractions. Definitely would stay again."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything was great! This was my second time staying and I would stay again!"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Hôtel exceptionnel. Le lobby est incroyable. Les chambres sont grandes et confortables. Le salon exécutif est époustouflant. Probablement un des plus incroyables hôtels à San Francisco"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. They made my stay exceptionally enjoyable. I would 10/10 recommend for anyone who’s looking for place that is in the middle of everything! I would definitely rebook again."
Reviewed on 13 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 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.
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.
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.
