Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chase Center
Catch an event at Chase Center during your trip to San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its entertainment choices.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art during your trip to San Francisco. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the charming cafes and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
I had a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was great and they had various options. The hotel can get a bit busy at times, but overall it was a really good experience.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The kids and I had a wondeful stay!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Decent coffee and baked goods at breakfast. For some reason, my room wasn't cleaned unless I asked specifically.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Queen Bed was comfy and pillows were really nice. Very clean room. Only negative was the size of the room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Great room and low street noise since our room was not face street, with comp water in the room. Free coffee & tea in the restaurant, though since small staff priority is understandably to the paid clients, after 15 minutes to wait to refill cafinated coffee, we end up leaving and going ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
We stayed on the 30th floor. The view was everything. The room was very clean and staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco
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.
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.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
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.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
