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
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"Such a relaxing comfortable place. Staff was so helpful and professional. Perfect location for exploring the city."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Other than being a little dated, my experience was great. I had a corner room with an amazing view of San Francisco Bay. The staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"This hotel was perfect! Centrally located and walking distance to fisherman’s warf and plenty of shopping and eateries. We highly recommend the stay here!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location, very close to Union Square, shopping, restaurants and trolley stops - also not far from China Town or the water front at all. Around a mile - ish on foot. The rooms we booked were clean, just a little stuffy, had to open the window but we didn't mind. We'd book again just for ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The price for overnight parking is crazy. The hotel is also a block away from a very sketchy part of the city."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Awesome and very recommended place for family and close to the city activities"
Reviewed on 24 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 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.
