Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Union Square
Fashion puts its best foot forward in one of America’s largest shopping plazas.
Treasure Island
Built for the 1939 World’s Fair, this small artificial island offers paddleboarding, dining and wine-tasting opportunities along with superb views of San Francisco.
Fisherman's Wharf
Taste some of the city’s freshest sea food and catch some fabulous views in this waterfront neighbourhood dating back to the time of the gold rush.
Embarcadero
A buzzing hub full of adventure, entertainment and good food along San Francisco’s busy waterfront.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Bridge
One of the most iconic bridges in the world, walk the 2.7-kilometre marvel of engineering for the best views over the bay and the ocean beyond, fog permitting.
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
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
Embassy Hotel
brilliant location , friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Phoenix Hotel
Staff are very accommodating!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Everything was good clean, i loved
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location. Full breakfast with efficient service. Bathrooms a little small and could use some updates.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Other neighbourhoods around Tenderloin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to 555 California Street – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
