Tenderloin Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Tenderloin
The Phoenix Hotel
"I will always come back to The Phoenix when I come to sf. Not only is the staff amazing but the property has a personality of its own! My favorite place for group trips. During this trip we had 3 rooms in total and the staff put them close together without me even asking. On a separate occasion, ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Always good good location"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location….came back after hours and had a grocery type station in the lobby. Offered ice and heating up of sandwich. Ice in cups for cosmos! Above and beyond!"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"We stay at the Handlery every year!"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Where to stay in Tenderloin
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.
