Hayes Valley Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Hayes Valley
Stay near popular Hayes Valley attractions
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Hayes Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We always stay at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway during our SF visits. The rooms are private and offer all the various comforts/conveniences we look for in a hotel: comfortable beds, wonderful pillows (wanted to take a pillow home!), refrigerator, TV, large Dove shampo/condition/body gel dispensers ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Nous avons reçu un surclassement de chambre… avec fourmis incluses! Des dizaines de fourmis partout dans la chambre. Le lendemain après-midi nous avons pu changer de chambre et tout était propre."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Emplacement parfait et près des transports en commun. Personnel très gentil. On a eu un upgrade gratuitement. Grande chambre, belle piscine. Un séjour parfait. Je recommande et j’y retournerai."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Where to stay in Hayes Valley
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.
