Hayes Valley Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Hayes Valley
Stay near popular Hayes Valley attractions
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Top hotels in Hayes Valley
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. Great free breakfast. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"While the staff was friendly and welcoming, my overall experience was disappointing. The room was outdated, and the carpet was noticeably dirty, which made it feel less clean than expected. The parking lot was in poor condition, not well maintained, and the parking spaces were extremely small. In ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"We love this place. We stay often when visiting our daughter. Clean, convenient, heated pool, great staff. We love getting a balcony facing O'Farrell for the hustle and bustle."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"It was super clean, the staff was really kind!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Hilton Hotel in the Financial District is in an excellent location, with easy access to Chinatown, Downtown, and Little Italy. It's within walking distance of many great restaurants and attractions, making it a convenient place to stay and explore the city. The hotel is on the older side and is currently ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
