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$66
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$184
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$213
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$83
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

NZ$98
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

NZ$182
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$362 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$362
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! (3,253 reviews)
"I'm surprised at how many positive reviews this hotel has. We may have just been unlucky but weren't happy with our stay. Poor encounter with the valet - the man we were dealing with was super rude. Also, $67/night to park is absurd. I would rather just park my car and pay a more reasonable amount ..."

Reviewed on 2 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$492 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$492
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! (2,323 reviews)
"I had a great stay here, the room was clean & the staff was very friendly and open to answering any questions I had!"

Reviewed on 2 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$314 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$314
8 July - 9 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! (5,932 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly environment. Close to lots of places to explore with transportation readily available."

Reviewed on 2 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$285 per night from 17 July to 18 July
NZ$285
17 July - 18 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! (2,964 reviews)
"Always a great stay this is also a great location!"

Reviewed on 2 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$283 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$283
5 July - 6 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,286 reviews)
"Coffee maker and hot water was broken. Some staff were not helpful"

Reviewed on 2 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$506 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$506
6 July - 7 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! (1,545 reviews)
"The staff was amazing w the exception off one surly waiter in the dining area/bar area We were there from 8:15- 10 ish last night. He acted like we were putting him out and the service was so slow. He got mad when I asked him if we could order off the bar menu after 9. I was shocked since all other ..."

Reviewed on 1 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.

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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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