Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.
A busy urban street with tall buildings, including a red brick building and a modern skyscraper.
A street lined with shops and restaurants, including a seafood restaurant and a Canton Bazaar.
A city street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a distant mountain range.
A city street lined with buildings, trees, and outdoor seating areas.

Stay near popular Downtown San Francisco attractions

A pedestrian bridge over a river with a stadium and a boat dock in the background.

Oracle Park

8.8/10 (7,978 reviews)
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$192
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

NZ$222
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

NZ$210
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$97
per adult
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$97
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Francisco Hotel Deals

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$378 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$378
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! (3,292 reviews)
"Great location. Building desperately needs repair both inside and outside. Extremely dirty hallways and elevators. Not a great deal for the price. I love dogs but on more than one occasion dogs were urinating on pool deck and in small garden boxes around pool. Nobody cleaned it up nor did anyone ..."

Reviewed on 9 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$491 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$491
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,352 reviews)
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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$293 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$293
19 July - 20 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! (5,977 reviews)
"Everything went well and it was a very pleasant overall stay. Staff were nice and rooms were clean. Breakfast was very good. Only complaint was that the parking spots were way too tight and the parking garage clearance was 5’10 so our car rack bumped the initial entrance a bit. Would stay again, ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 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$302 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$302
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! (2,989 reviews)
"The hotel is nice but the construction outside would’ve been nice to know about when I booked. There’s a major renovation going on with entrance and exit doors changing regularly with jackhammering happening daily. Otherwise the stay was fine."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$321 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$321
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,316 reviews)
"Very nice staff.good location, near to BART station. Very Good breakfast included."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$619 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$619
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,552 reviews)
"Great stay at a beautiful property."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Find the best Downtown San Francisco areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Francisco
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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

Ancient columns and an ornate archway in a historical site.

Marina District

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.

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