Tenderloin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A grand building with a dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a clear blue sky.
A statue of a seated man with a book, surrounded by trees and a classical building with columns.
A classical building with ornate gold detailing, a street lamp, and an American flag.
A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns, featuring ornate gold detailing and a statue on top.
A statue of a woman holding a staff and shield, with an American flag on a building in the background.

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$69
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$192
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$97
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$363
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$85
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco

1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours

NZ$85
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 day Hop-on Hop-off in San Francisco 20 stops 8 hours
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Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals

The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel

3 out of 5
601 Eddy St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$255 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$255
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We were stranded in SFO during a layover after our connecting flight was canceled after 3 hours. We spent an additional 3-4 hours at the airport trying to rebook. We finally had to find a place to stay by 5-6 a.m., and every hotel by the airport had no vacancy. Since our rerouted flight was going ..."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

The Phoenix Hotel
Embassy Hotel

Embassy Hotel

2.5 out of 5
610 Polk St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$172 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$172
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Oracle ...
Embassy Hotel
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$288 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$288
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$400 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$400
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (7,549 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$483 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$483
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,383 reviews)
"So modern clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$290 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$290
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin

Find the best Tenderloin areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

Tenderloin Travel Guide

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