Sunset District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sunset District
Stay near popular Sunset District 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
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Sunset District Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Pros: Location is great, walking distance to the Piers, restaurants, tour meeting points. Included breakfast is pretty good, long line, but goes fast. Breakfast staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice size room. Convenient store/snacks for purchase. Bell service staff was great as well. Cons: -Wifi ..."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"The property is nicely located in front of the ferry building. Our room had an amazing view of the Ferry Building, and it was nice to walk to the Embarcadero for lunch. Across the street, you can also take the SF cable car"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Of the 7 properties I’ve been to in San Francisco, this is one with the best value. (This was my 2nd stay and I will return to the Handlery in December.) I stayed in a room that used to be the motor inn. I was overlooking the pool, with my own balcony. Because there are buildings that surround this ..."
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"We thought price was good for type of hotel. Great location and staff. Also restaurant in hotel was delish and had great service. Room was available when we checked in but wanted to charge $50 for the 2 hours...thumbs down on that one. Cheers!"
Reviewed on 18 July 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Our guide on where to stay in Sunset District
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.
