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
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"The hotel definitely has a kick back vibe. Parking was easy. The room was pretty retro and spartan by most hotel standards. A good label would be unpretentious.The front desk manager was awesome. Very helpful and welcoming. The only disappointment was the bar was closed, but made up by what was available ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everyone was helpful from the desk to the restaurant. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We stay here a lot and love the place!!!!"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"This is my go-to hotel whenever I travel to San Francisco. I love the location and how easily accessible it is by public transit. The rooms are spacious and clean. However, I’ve noticed that the front-desk staff can sometimes seem overwhelmed and less responsive to guests’ concerns than they should ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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.
