Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Pier 39
This waterfront location has a mix of thrilling rides and lively street entertainment, but watching the sea lions hanging out in the bay wins the day!
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the tranquil beauty of this beloved park in this oasis of calm away from the bustle of the city, yet right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Golden Gate Bridge
One of the most iconic bridges in the world, walk the 2.7-kilometre marvel of engineering for the best views over the bay and the ocean beyond, fog permitting.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Alcatraz Island
Take a trip to “The Rock”, home to the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned its reputation as a bleak and unforgiving place.
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
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
Embassy Hotel
It was decent for the price but it was hot! They have no AC and that’s never good! The area wasn’t what I expected but again you get what you pay for but overall it was a good stay .
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Phoenix Hotel
Do not say here! First when I booked it said it was a 9.2 wonderful review. It offered a restaurant. Plus it offered a free bottle of wine for VIP members. When we arrived the sign was old and the neighbor so sketchy, unsafe to walk around, the room smelled bad, the bed and pillow cases were yellowish, ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was delicious, great staff that kept everything moving
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Love the environment and the staff. Would definitely go back
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Excellent!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Our hotel room was clean and the staff was super friendly. Only issue was the room walls were a little thin.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tenderloin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate 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.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
