Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco

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A busy urban street with tall buildings, including a red brick building and a modern skyscraper.
A street lined with shops and restaurants, including a seafood restaurant and a Canton Bazaar.
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A city street lined with buildings, trees, and outdoor seating areas.

Stay near popular Downtown San Francisco attractions

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Moscone Convention Center

8.2/10 (2,926 reviews)
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

฿1,302
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,636
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,275
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,592
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,603
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Sunset Cruise

San Francisco Sunset Cruise

฿1,302
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Sunset Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,015 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,015
฿4,726 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,088 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿5,088
฿5,988 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,848 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,561 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿2,561
฿3,014 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,014 reviews)
"Staff throughout my entire stay was incredible. The hotel and my room was very clean, cute, and comfortable. I would absolutely stay again!"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,033 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
฿5,033
฿5,923 total
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,686 reviews)
"Friendly staff, perfect location, lovely historic building! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 ฿4,949 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,949
฿5,825 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 ...
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,014
฿3,547 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,400 reviews)
"I had to switch from another Hotel because of bed bugs. I knew I could come to hilton and stay in a clean hotel. Thank you and I will see you again."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Find the best Downtown San Francisco areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Francisco
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide