Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"The some of lights in our room didn’t work, we told the staff the first night and they said they would look at it. Lights were never fixed and the staff never followed up. Two of the towels had black stains on them. The connected bar and restaurant are closed but that was not communicated. Bed was ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The Pros- The room was a nice size. The hotel staff was nice and friendly. The restaurant had amazing food and the service was great. The bar was very accessible and made great drinks. The hotel is in a great area close to all the nice tourist spots. We were able to go everywhere we wanted to with ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We loved our stay. The hotel is clean and bright and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was amazing! It is situated an easy walk away from Fishermans Warf and the Pier. Travelling with kids, this made it easy. Parking is a bit expensive, but there are off site lots close by to choose from if preferred. ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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 Chase Center – 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.
