Hillsborough Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The hotel is decent for the cost. Room was mostly clean. Hotel staff was helpful but not very friendly. Pool furniture looked very tired. The pros: excellent location & amazing views! Would stay again but understand the reality of staying in a budget hotel. Overall a good economic value"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Breakfast at Pescatore- the on sight restaurant was amazing, filling, and priced right. We ordered individual pizza that night to eat in the room, sipping the wine we bought, while watching a movie in our pajamas- perfect end to a perfect San Francisco visit."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
"Staff is fabulous, very helpful and polite.. hotel is in impeccable condition"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Very clean room and staff was very helpful. Does not have complimentary breakfast though and parking was not available unless you paid $75 for valet"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Went for a weekend trip with a full itinerary. Stayed two days and one night. Very clean. Helpful staff. Great location. Disappointed that there wasn't a mini fridge in the room. Also, no ice machine. I'm assuming there was no ice machine anywhere since the room didn't have an ice bucket. Other than ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Soho staff was so rude ."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Hillsborough
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.
