Chinatown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Chinatown
Stay near popular Chinatown attractions
Top hotels in Chinatown
SF Plaza Hotel
"Would be nice to have coffee. Best rest I’ve ever had. Will recommend and stay again."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
"Fantastic service and great location"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Grant Plaza Hotel
"Location is perfect! Most everything you want to see is a few minutes walk or train ride away. Not many amenities are available if you plan to spend extended periods of time in the hotel, and it can get a bit noisy at night, but a great home base for all your city adventures. The food selection in ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hotel North Beach
"cheap price. looks clean but there were bedbugs."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We were very excited for this hotel. The only thing going for it is the location & breakfast. To start we booked a 1 king room and got 2 doubles. The plugs were very loose, a safety concern, and we struggled to charge any of our devices. There was essentially no water pressure and we asked to use ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"The location was perfect for the event we were attending. The room was clean, except for some hair in the bathtub. The amenities were great and the staff were helpful. The parking is crazy expensive per night so buyer beware."
Reviewed on 15 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.
