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
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"Definitely no issue with the property or with the staff. Only reason for one less star is for the immediate neighborhood. Some people, maybe more so with families, may be deterred by this. Though there was no disturbances, property was secure, and had no issue staying there at all."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Embassy Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"For the price and location I don’t think you can get anything better honestly and buy the parking pass when you buy the room not in person."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Room was great Nice bed and pillows. Enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the staff was very helpful Also loved the location"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"The room was very clean"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The hotels is in a great central location, but this is a very dated hotel. Its not had any modernisation done since it was built. There is no onsite bar or restaurant, but the pool is a nice add on. My biggest warning to families is the area, whilst closely located to big brand shops, this is a very ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 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 Chase Center 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 Chase Center – 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.
