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
"Loved the atmosphere and courtyard area! Staff were friendly and helpful too. Clean rooms and comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Embassy Hotel
"Good value for the price. Rooms are nothing special but it's a clean place to sleep with a private bathroom. Parking onsite for $30 was convenient. A bit of a sketchy area but if you're alert and exercise common sense you'll be fine."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The “California Buffet” breakfast was amazing. Kinda makes up for the less than wonderful amenities."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location in union square, friendly staff and clean room!"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Enjoy the clearness and nice lobby decor and can see the hotel is luxury."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great and affordable hotel !"
Reviewed on 5 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 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.
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.
