Union Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with tall buildings, palm trees, and red double-decker buses.
A busy urban street with pedestrians, a bus, and various storefronts including a jewelry store and a restaurant.
A plaza with a tall monument, modern buildings, and people sitting at outdoor tables.
A busy urban street with storefronts, including a LUSH store and an ALO store.
A busy urban street with pedestrians, cars, and various storefronts including Britex and a Peter Pan's store.

Stay near popular Union Square attractions

Union Square

8.6/10 (1,277 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$68
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$164
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$86
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

NZ$83
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$352
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$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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Our pick of the best Union Square Hotel Deals

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$335 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$335
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$315 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$315
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

4 out of 5
345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$395 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$395
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Unfortunately one extremely rude bartender ruined my entire stay - I will not be back. This happened on the night of 9/18. After dinner I stopped in the hotel bar for a nightcap. The bar was busy so I stood a foot or two away from an open area of the bar looking at the beer taps. The bartender walked ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$339 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
NZ$339
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,729 reviews)
"The reason for 4 stars in an otherwise great hotel is that the bathroom doors in our room were not staying shut because the spring on the door was broken. Upon confirming that it could not be fixed, we were allotted a different room. The front desk was really helpful in getting this sorted, kudos ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$339 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$339
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,662 reviews)
"A great stay every time I’m here!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

4.5 out of 5
222 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$486 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$486
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a nightclub. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,092 reviews)
"Great rooms and restrooms"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Union Square

Find the best Union Square areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Union Square
Learn more about Union Square
A pier with a large number of sea lions resting on floating platforms.

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 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 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.

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 Chase Center – 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.

A vibrant mural on a building, depicting a large figure with a heart-shaped halo, surrounded by various characters in colorful attire.

Mission District

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

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