Tenderloin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions

Great American Music Hall

8.0/10 (1 review)
After visiting Great American Music Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$68
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

NZ$171
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

NZ$86
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$83
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$352
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Redwoods Guided Tour from San Francisco

Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco

NZ$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
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Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals

Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel

2.5 out of 5
610 Polk St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$160 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$160
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Pier 39 ...
6.4/10 (1,064 reviews)
"I am extremely disappointed with my stay at this hotel last night. It is absolutely unacceptable for a hotel to rent out a room to a paying guest when the shower doesn’t even work! The television was not working either, the entire hotel had a horrible smell, and the cleanliness was absolutely disgusting. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Embassy Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel

3 out of 5
601 Eddy St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$290 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$290
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s a cool property"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

The Phoenix Hotel
Hotel EPIK

Hotel EPIK

4 out of 5
706 Polk Street San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$207 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$207
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle Park and Pier ...
Hotel EPIK
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$247
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$304 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$304
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,716 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$192 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$192
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,375 reviews)
"Nice start"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin

Find the best Tenderloin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mission District

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

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