Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Chase Center
Catch an event at Chase Center during your trip to San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Embarcadero Center
During your visit to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown San Francisco Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
We arrived early and was able to get an early check in. Checkout was a breeze.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Good stay and really good hospitality.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Super Clean hotel. Staffs are all friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
It’s was great. I definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Clean, spacious room. Not good pressure in shower. Very slippery floor in shower and non-slip mat was very small.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco
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.
Theater District
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SHN Curran Theatre to Marines Memorial Theater – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – 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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street 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.
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- Moscone Convention Center
- Coit Tower
- Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
- Pacific-Union Club
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- Club Fugazi
- St. Patrick Catholic Church
- Dragon's Gate
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