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
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
Embassy Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel
"really like the staff, so friendly, thank you"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Hotel EPIK
"When we arrived they did not have my reservation. I had to contact Expedia to have them call the property to be able to find our reservation 20min later. Not sure if that was the property or Expedias mistake. The room had a very dingy smell to it, it went away after opening the windows and running ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Not very good customer service, no soap n the dispenser and sink was dirty"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Un hotel muy céntrico, cerca de muchos lugares que se puede ir caminando, zona tranquila y segura, el personal muy amable, súper atento, las habitaciones muy limpias, con camas y almohadas muy cómodas , el desayuno delicioso muy variado y completo. El transporte público pasa justo al frente y puedes ..."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin
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.
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.
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.
