Downtown South San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown South San Francisco
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: Movie Filming Locations Bus Tour
San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour
Top hotels in Downtown South San Francisco
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
"Interior was really dated. Front desk staff was super friendly. Had a room next to ice machine and will pay more attention to that…someone needed lots of ice at 5:00am which woke us all up. Shuttle is a hassle, especially on the way back to airport since it stops at multiple hotels on the way. Would ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Property is well located and the amenities on site were very good. Nice bar and decent restaurant. Negative is always parking. Expensive and our vehicle was actually too tall for the garage that is only 5’8”"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Enjoyed our stay at Hilton very much. Would recommend it."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Where to stay in Downtown South San Francisco
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 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.
