Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"This is an older hotel.. our stay wasn’t the best experience due to the area where the hotel is located. We only stayed one night and there was a lot of noise not to mention the front desk person having to come to speak to our neighbor guest who were arguing for a while (gave me insomnia the rest ..."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Embassy Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Fantastic location and so pretty! Would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The room was great! Very clean and comfortable. The city view was beautiful as well. The staff was very accommodating and brought a microwave to our room after we asked."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great place to stay! I highly recommend"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin
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.
