Downtown South San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown South San Francisco
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in Downtown South San Francisco
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Clean room; breakfast was great and we got to check in a couple hours early!!"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Lovely hotel. Staff very helpful. We didn’t use the pool as too busy sightseeing but was told it was heated and open 8am to 8pm. Room was clean and had a good size bed with tv. Shower and bathroom was adequate for what I needed. Would stay here again if in San Francisco."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The hotel is nice and clean, the area around is not really safe, but one can avoid walking in Tenderloin in the evening and rather hit directly to the safer part of the hotel area. I found the service average, which is maybe not what people would expext from a hotel chain such as Hilton. Nevertheless, ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"Assss"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown South 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.
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.
