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
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"I had such an amazing stay at the Phoenix Hotel this weekend! As someone who was born and raised in San Francisco, I can’t believe I never knew about this hidden gem. I’ve definitely been missing out! The atmosphere was incredible — such a fun, unique, and welcoming vibe from the moment I walked ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Amazing hotel, would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Location was great for getting around San Francisco by cable car / bus, and quieter than many places I've stayed near Union Square. Getting to BART/Caltrain was a bit harder, but we used Waymo to connect to those, to my kid's delight. Larger than average rooms for the city. It's SF, so pretty cold ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 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.
