Russian Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Russian Hill
Stay near popular Russian Hill 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
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Russian Hill Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Room was quiet—no noise from the beighboring rooms. It was great!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Location is terrific and staff was very friendly. Had a very early morning flight when leaving and was offered coffee for the morning trip even. Breakfast is so great with so much to select from. Bar downstairs is great environment and plenty of seating as well. Loved our stay."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Convenient location."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"Very nice hotel! Right in Union Square. Beds were very hard and pillows kind of sucked. But overall the rooms were nice and very clean. We were on the 29th floor which was a cool view Parking is horrible and because we have a bigger truck they couldn’t valet it and had no idea how to help us and ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Russian Hill
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.
