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
"Most if the staff was very helpful & kind, especially the young man upon check in. The beds & pillows were very comfortable. Everything was clean too. The issues were the large old windows are not modern thick glass, & the walls must are thin. I heard every noise in other rooms (ppl coughing, tv, ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff was very pleasant and helpful, it was very centrally located and the breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The location was wonderful right down from Union Square. Great spot to get on the trolleys and plenty of shopping nearby. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and they gave us a discount card for nearby restaurants. There was a small pool, but we were away too much ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay and felt luxury."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"
Reviewed on 11 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.
