Chinatown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Chinatown
Stay near popular Chinatown attractions
Top hotels in Chinatown
SF Plaza Hotel
"Great stay overall- clean rooms, friendly staff a perfect location for getting around especially Chinatown."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
"Fantastic service and great location"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Grant Plaza Hotel
"No iron/ironing board, but great location and decent room/shower for the money!"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hotel North Beach
"cheap price. looks clean but there were bedbugs."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. Very walkable for Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf area."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Staff was great and very helpful, parking the car to go check in was a pain, stressful and not a lot of room and line was going out to the street. Hotel was nice inside, didn’t realize there was no microwave in the room which was a bummer and we had to call to figure out if there were blackout curtains ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Chinatown
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.
