Excelsior Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Excelsior
Stay near popular Excelsior attractions
Things to do
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
Top hotels in Excelsior
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great stay, 1 block away from Fisherman's Wharf and also close to North Beach. The room was very comfortable and clean"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Such a cute hotel in perfect proximity to many activities. They have rental E bikes right at the front door, which is really convenient in there in great shape. The staff was very kind and helpful. The restaurant on site was wonderful. They have a great little outdoor area with gas fireplaces to ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"This hotel was lovely. The front desk staff were very friendly, the house keeping services were excellent, & the location was amazing! the only downside to this hotel is that it could be quite noisy at night, but that’s due to it being in a very populated area. A wonderful hotel & location!"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Excelsior
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.
