Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments 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 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)
Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Exactly as described. We got the corner room with the city view and it was beautiful and gloomy."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Room and restroom was pretty clean, we did have issues with the A/C unit kept turning on the heat although we had it for cold."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great location Nice coffee machine in lobby"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Centrally located on all the major transportation lines. Spotlessly clean. Awesome views. Fair rates. I always stay here."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
"1. hotel guest I could not get a table for one of the hotel restaurants 2. Very noisy felt like a Party hotel 3. I got charged for a water and the was supposed to be free part of my $10 day mini bar allowance"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Clean hotel and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco
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.
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.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. Southern Exposure is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
