Union Square Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Warfield Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Warfield Theatre on your trip to San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Dragon's Gate
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Dragon's Gate. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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.
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 Park
Golden Gate Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Love this place !
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Taj Campton Place
The best hotel staff in San Francisco! Bar none!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
This is a very nice hote in a convenient location with great amenities.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Nicely feel and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
We were lucky enough to have a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Coit Tower. It’s a great place to visit during the holidays. The speakeasy Eighth Rule lounge was a fun experience.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Mayflower Hotel
Rooms were clean, rates were great, historic elements of the hotel have been preserved while still adding some modern elements to rooms
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Union Square
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
