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
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"Such a relaxing comfortable place. Staff was so helpful and professional. Perfect location for exploring the city."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great location. Priced competitively. Generally helpful staff (and this gets us to the cons) aside from a couple of exceptions - one just nonchalant and one just plain rude. The nonchalant one just could not wait to get back to the very interesting conversation he was having with his colleague. The ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was the best I've ever had at a hotel. Hotel was very clean and I didn't notice a single bug anywhere (I've stayed at some bad hotels in the past and this is important) Location was excellent. It was a great stay overall. Now for ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Just a little run down. Rooms did not have fridges or microwaves."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Nice gym but super crowded during the peak hours"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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.
