Buena Vista Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Buena Vista
Stay near popular Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Poor service on check in, check out and enquiries. I stood in the queue to check out while 3 other customers were served. Check in experience was similar. Two staff then stood, chatted and ignored me. The air con in the room is noisy but is cold, which was appreciated. Well located and comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great, very nice! Elevator was a issue"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"I found it truly bizarre that the rooms have no chair or desk/small table. That inconvenience, despite everything else being absolutely fine about the hotel, will keep me from returning."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Buena Vista
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.
