Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Chase Center
Catch an event at Chase Center during your trip to San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Embarcadero Center
During your visit to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Displaying artworks from Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol, this museum of modern and contemporary art is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Room is clean
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Savvy, clean, sleek in a very clean China town. I love the cars a aialbe to pick you up and drop off as part of the guest services. The breakfast was not buffet style but still covered side orders of fruit and drinks. It was a good deal to have it connected with your room purchase. The view was breathe ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
great location, awesome room, expensive parking
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Everything was great. I got checked in fast, the hotel was very nice and clean. The buffet breakfast was really good. I’d definitely stay here again. Everyone was very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
It’s was great. I definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – 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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Russian Hill
Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Van Ness Avenue.
