Russian Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lombard Street
Often incorrectly called the world’s crookedest street, this San Francisco roadway is an iconic spot to see, photograph and drive down.
Ina Coolbrith Park
Ina Coolbrith Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Club Fugazi
You can enjoy a show at Club Fugazi on your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Diego Rivera Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Diego Rivera Gallery during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Macondray Lane
You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a visit to Macondray Lane. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Vallejo St Steps
You can find out about the history of San Francisco when you stop by Vallejo St Steps. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Russian Hill Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Overall stay was wonderful, clean rooms and close to shops and restaurants. Nice that there was a parking garage attached to the hotel that you could pay to park in. No microwaves in the room but communal ones in the lower lobby.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Very old, smelled moldy, pool was not open..
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great resort on the wharf, centrally located to all the San Francisco hot spots. Rooms are spacious, staff are friendly and helpful, included breakfast is amazing!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great time - the breakfast buffet is great 😊
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Embassy Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russian Hill
North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and Washington Square.
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.
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 Ghirardelli Square.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. St. Mary Square 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.
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.
Cow Hollow
Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.
