San Francisco Travel Guide

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San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge
San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge
San Francisco
San Francisco which includes heritage architecture and a city
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Where to stay in San Francisco

Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(287 area reviews)

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.

Union Square
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

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 Ghirardelli Square.

Fisherman's Wharf
Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

3/5(52 area reviews)

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 Warfield 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.

Downtown San Francisco
South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
Mission District which includes outdoor art

Mission District

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

Mission District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is 3.521.739 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.521.739 ₫
4.144.786 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,345 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is 3.834.243 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
3.834.243 ₫
5.586.303 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,349 reviews)
It was central to the local attractions and the daily breakfast was excellent.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is 3.889.157 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
3.889.157 ₫
4.577.344 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,890 reviews)
Rooms are perfect and staff is super friendly definitely recommend!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Kasa The Addison San Francisco

Kasa The Addison San Francisco

4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and memory foam beds. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
The apartment was spotless

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
LakeFront Lavender House

LakeFront Lavender House

2 out of 5
1569 Lago St San Mateo CA
Stay at this apartment in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Edgewater Park and Lakeshore Park Beach are located nearby.
LakeFront Lavender House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Francisco

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
311
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
219
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
48
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
7
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

JudyFrumin

It was great although the Corona virus had started,we were there from March 6th to 10th.It’s a fabulous place and we managed to do many things before it went into lockdown.Recommended Must do things once it opens up again.Alcatraz,SFMOMA and more

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Expedia sucks, worst company ever.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very nice City worth for visiting

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

LIKE 4 TIMES BIGGER BRIGHTON IN UK! LOVED MARINA AREA! AND NORTH SANFRANCISCO

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

The main tourist areas are good to see. We won’t return though. We saw a lot of drug taking on the streets (injecting heroine and crack pipes). Many groups of men hanging around on corners asking for money. Very frightening and intimidating.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice - but lots of homeless people

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