Telegraph Hill Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Napier Lane
Enjoy an outing to Napier Lane during your stay in San Francisco. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Filbert Street Steps
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Filbert Street Steps. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its fascinating museums.
The Beat Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Beat Museum during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Francisco St Steps
You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a trip to Francisco St Steps. Wander the Chinatown or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Telegraph Hill
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Location is excellent! The room is spacious and clean. Water pressure in the shower is very good, however the sink faucet the water is very slow it was a struggle to wash your hands!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Across the street from union square, this hotel is close to many restaurants and quick dining spots. Definitely an ideal place to stay if you don’t have a car. Super close to Powell BART, you can walk there with your luggage. Short walk to Chinatown. Hotel was very clean and I always wipe down my ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast was great. Erita checked ua in and was great. Gave us wonderful tips of what to see all over the City. She recognized us and made us feel the love!!!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Inside, the staff is very helpful and accommodating without being invasive. The rooms are peculiarly engineered, so make sure that you know what you are about to spend the night in. I think the room that I rented for two nights is made for single travelers or a close couple because I was in a sky ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
Very clean, all like new.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Embassy Hotel
I’m hoping someone reads this review because I wish I had read reviews before booking. First, this hotel is not affiliated with Embassy Suites. That’s what I assumed when I booked, but it’s actually a completely separate hotel called The Embassy. It’s located in the Tenderloin District, one of the ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Telegraph Hill
North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and Washington Square.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. St. Mary Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Russian Hill
Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Van Ness Avenue.
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.
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 Ghirardelli Square.
