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 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.
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.
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.
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 art galleries.
Top hotels in Chinatown
Hotel North Beach
Great
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
Very clean room staff was great especially Amos Location is good
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Grant Plaza Hotel
Nice place to be local. And doing things around.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Staff pleasant. No surprises. Solid Hotel with good location to get to many San Francisco areas.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
There wasnt much in the direct vicinity of the hotel but great location for public transport and the hotel has wonderful views and modern clean rooms. I wish the lobby was upgraded but the staff was grear!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Beautiful hotel and amazing breakfast spread unlike anything else
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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 Washington Square.
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 Warfield Theatre and Golden Gate Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
Chinatown Travel Guide
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- Dragon's Gate
- St. Mary Square
- Columbus Tower
- Portsmouth Square
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral
- Ross Alley
- Chinese Telephone Exchange
- Tin How Temple
- Kong Chow Temple
- Buddha's Universal Church
- Norras Temple
- Spofford Alley
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Pier 39
- Golden Gate Park
- Moscone Convention Center
- Chase Center
- Alcatraz Island
- Jack London Square
- Lombard Street
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Muir Woods National Monument
- San Francisco State University
- University of San Francisco
- Oakland Arena
- Ferry Building
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