Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
Embassy Hotel
"the place was disgusting, my room looked very similar to a motel 6, stains covering the carpet, the carpet itself had tears and wasn't properly attached to the floor. the walls were incredibly dirty with splatter marks, it smelled awful in the room. I didn't find anything redeeming about this ..."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
The Phoenix Hotel
"This hotel has the best staff - we are return visitors and it's nice to see the same peop"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Nice size room! Great breakfast included! And close in proximity to all things at Fisherman’s Wharf!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Amazing stay. Everyone was super nice."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Beautiful hotel. It is right next to the tenderloin of SF so be aware the surrounding area is not great but the hotel is great."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Centrally located on all the major transportation lines. Spotlessly clean. Awesome views. Fair rates. I always stay here."
Reviewed on 16 June 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.
