Chinatown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Popular places to visit
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 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 shops in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Pier 39
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Pier 39, a popular shopping spot in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hotel North Beach
The bed was ridden of BED BUGS! Could not stay there and the host made like it was no big deal and offered no help to change my room or address the problem. Had to leave and find another place to stay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Comfortable room, great location
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Grant Plaza Hotel
This is a comfortable and affordable option in the heart of Chinatown that is close to Union Square and the Financial District and not a very far walk from North Beach. It served us quite well for a 4-day visit.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fantastic hotel to stay in San Francisco . Rooms were rear with views , very clean , location was excellent , lobby was awesome !! Totally recommend it for families !!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Everything was great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
While the room was clean it smelled of weed upon arrival. Also you can hear everything above you and outside and both were very loud. The breakfast and location to the pire 39 and transport were great.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 555 California Street – 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.
