Chinatown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
Dragon's Gate
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Dragon's Gate. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
St. Mary Square
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at St. Mary Square. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Columbus Tower
You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a visit to Columbus Tower. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Old St. Mary's Cathedral
After visiting Old St. Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Portsmouth Square
You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a trip to Portsmouth Square. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Chinese Historical Society of America
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Chinese Historical Society of America during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Grant Plaza Hotel
Loved the area, the staff was wonderful and the room was clean - Be sure to bring and eye mask and earplugs. I like my room pitch black for sleeping but the hall lights leaked through the space under and around the door. The only real fault is that there was a musty smell (like an old home) that ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Orchard Garden Hotel
Very good location. Easy check in/check out.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Carpets should be cleaned, other than that was good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Clean rooms, staff, excellent service
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Fairmont San Francisco
Room was great
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
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.
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 San Francisco Bay.
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.
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.
