Hayes Valley Travel Guide

San Francisco

A modern urban street with a mural, outdoor seating, bicycles, and a clear blue sky.
A street with colorful Victorian-style buildings, a tree, and pedestrians.
A public square with people walking, sitting, and dining. There are palm trees, benches, and a building with a sign that reads "LUNCH."
A coastal landscape with a prominent bridge in the distance, rocky shores, and clear blue water.

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San Francisco Zen Center

You can learn about the history of San Francisco with a stop at San Francisco Zen Center. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

฿1,905
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

฿3,581
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

฿1,610
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

฿1,741
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

฿1,577
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour

฿3,518
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
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Top hotels in Hayes Valley

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,655 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,655
฿6,859 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,585 reviews)
"The rooms and beds were comfortable and the air conditioning/heating system was efficient and worked great. There were places to gather in the lobby if you are traveling with a group. The hotel is walking distance to many activities and attractions. Breakfast was good but crowded and the wait to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,095 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,095
฿5,997 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,012 reviews)
"Very nice place I love it there thank you"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,664 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿6,664
฿9,382 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,373 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,099 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿6,099
฿7,179 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,313 reviews)
"Just plan on paying quite a bit for parking"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,346 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,346
฿7,724 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,051 reviews)
"Very convenient to everything."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,325 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,325
฿6,267 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,002 reviews)
"Location is great"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Where to stay in Hayes Valley

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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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.

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