China Basin Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit China Basin
Stay near popular China Basin 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 China Basin
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"Overall is good but we had an issue to turn off the washroom light. None of buttons on panel works. Sometimes it works but not for sure."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Hotel VIA
"The shower was huge! The bed was comfy, too. The best part was the rooftop bar! We spent hours relaxing on the rooftop, and had dinner up there as well. The bartenders were very helpful and made us delicious cocktails. The valet was quite helpful and prompt, too."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Overall, we had a great stay. The rooms were clean, the hotel was nice, and the location was excellent (just a short walk from Fisherman's Wharf). Parking was convenient, and the front desk staff were incredibly helpful. I forgot my ID, but they were able to accommodate us by adding my husband to ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was clean and nice. The staff were super nice and helpful !"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
"Great"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in China Basin
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.
