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
"Comfortable bed, great location, friendly staff."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very pleased. Very comfortable nice day. Utilize the pool in the bar. Great location."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"The hotel located in downtown and close to every thing that's so nice cause it's near to every thing"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Liked having available refillable water bottles on the floor. Very glad they let you bring your dogs. Heard from my wife that the affiliated restaurant’s food was too salty. And the coffee machine in the lobby kept breaking down. But overall, had an enjoyable stay."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The front desk staff team was very helpful in accommodating our needs. Thank you for the awesome welcome. The front desk team was hospitable to everyone. We’ll be back and will recommend others to stay at Handlery."
Reviewed on 28 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.
