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
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"This hotel was something like I’ve never stayed at. It was so cool the ambience walking from the check-in office to our room was so cool. The gentleman who helped us check-in, gave us some ideas of where to go he mentioned a place down the road called black cat, was an easy walk to multiple places ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway Review 5/5 Stars — Exceptional Location and Value Staying here with family was an absolute pleasure, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Perfectly situated in Nob Hill, the hotel puts you within a very short walk to fantastic dining options along ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Amazing and great location and the Buffett breakfast was awesome"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"We had booked a room with a terrace and they gave us a room with a “city view” all you could see and hear were all the homeless people from the tenderloin which was literally all you really saw. When we called downstairs to get our room moved the concierge asked if we were looking at the view or ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Well-located and very clean, well-appointed room, but issues came up from the start. I tried to put my friend on the room, since he was arriving early and was hung up on 3 times while perplexed customer service tried to do it. Fourth time, I reached the actual hotel, who helped me. When there, the ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 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.
