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, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
Top hotels in Downtown South San Francisco
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
"The check in process was smooth and easy. However the property was ok. The property had plenty of parking with nothing but construction around it yet you had to pay for parking. I felt it was not right to charge for parking as if you were in the building behind the main building you had to drive ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great service. Room clean. Shower was great and the breakfast delish much to choose from. Thank you."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Our stay here was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we arrived, we loved how perfectly located the hotel was in downtown San Francisco. We were able to walk to so many great restaurants, and having the California Street cable car just a short walk away made exploring the city such ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"We love this place. We stay often when visiting our daughter. Clean, convenient, heated pool, great staff. We love getting a balcony facing O'Farrell for the hustle and bustle."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"It was super clean, the staff was really kind!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 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.
