Area: San Francisco Show Map
Set along the California Street cable-car line at the base of San Francisco's Nob Hill, this smoke-free hotel is 2 … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
Toni F from Sacramento, CA said:
"Very friendly staff. Good food, clean rooms and quiet."
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located two blocks from Union Square and one block from Cable Cars, this luxury hotel is a sophisticated sanctuary … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Phoenix said:
"The hotel was just gorgeous. The rooms and bathroom were modern, clean and had great... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located in the heart of the South of Market district (SoMa), The Westin San Francisco Market Street is across from … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler said:
"we didnt find the hotel as we expected . the rooms smells bad and the bed sheets did... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
This hotel is one block from shopping at Union Square, theaters, and historic cable cars, and less than a mile from … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
traveler from DC from DC said:
"The location is awesome, close to shopping, the cable car, restaurants, etc. The roo... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Just off Market Street, downtown San Francisco's major thoroughfare, this contemporary 32-story hotel is 1 block … More
Pricing for stays between 24 Feb - 27 Feb, 2012
Janell M from Northwest said:
"Nice AND convenient to EVERYTHING SF"
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
A half-block from cable cars, this hotel is 2 blocks from Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre; the Moscone … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
Simon, W from Australia said:
"small, noisy room didn't allow for any movement or relaxation in the room, but ok if... "
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Across the street from San Francisco Bay, this boutique hotel occupies a creatively converted 1907 brick warehouse … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Brisbane, Australia said:
"We stayed at this boutique hotel for five days and found it to be fabulous. The staf... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Built in 1914, this newly renovated (November 2007) 15-story hotel is adjacent to San Francisco's Powell Street … More
Pricing for stays between 12 Feb - 15 Feb, 2012
Adam T from Victoria, Australia said:
"We stayed for three nights in December and cant fault the place. Great location for... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
This San Francisco hotel anchors the Japan Center, a complex of Asian boutiques, Japanese restaurants, sushi bars … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Feb - 22 Feb, 2012
A traveler said:
"Get a room with a Japanese tub -- it's worth it!! Wonderful service and great locati... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
This elegant 1904 hotel offers a prime location across from San Francisco's Union Square; cable cars stop right at … More
Pricing for stays between 01 Mar - 04 Mar, 2012
A traveler from Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico said:
"Loved the location, great for shopping!!"
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Home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the original setting for what would become known as the Summer of Love, San Francisco's many associations with popular culture are hard to ignore. This former Gold Rush town, now California's fourth largest city, is laden with famous locations and movie imagery. Whether the city brings to mind Steve McQueen racing around the famous cityscape in 'Bullitt', or Clint Eastwood planning his escape from the infamous Alcatraz, San Francisco is etched indelibly on every moviegoer's mind.
The city's story
However, delve into San Francisco's history and you'll find that, unlike the movies, the city has a real story to tell. San Francisco's population exploded with the Gold Rush of the 1840s, making it the largest city on the West Coast during that era. Banks, merchants (including the now famous Ghriadelli chocolatier), and the arrival of the first transcontinental railroad, brought enough wealth to build churches, theaters, and the first cable cars. San Francisco flourished, becoming a beacon of culture and lavishness in the otherwise underdeveloped American West. Prosperity during this period led to the construction of the city's countless Victorian-style homes and buildings, which have become a contemporary attraction among tourists and locals alike.
San Francisco has often been referred to as a hub of liberal thinking and mixing of cultures; it's well known as the site of the Summer of Love and an early leader in the United States' gay rights movement. Almost 40 per cent of the city's population was born overseas, creating a diverse mixture of people and neighborhoods, including one of the largest Chinatowns in America, Little Italy, and the Latin America-flavored Mission District. The city saw an influx of writers and artists in the 1950s, hippies in the 1960s, and another financial boom in the 1990s with the advent of the Internet - all of which have made San Francisco a wealthy city with a high standard of living and a robust entertainment and arts scene.
Something for everyone
San Francisco is home to many iconic sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Coit Tower. Try a cruise for a great tour of the harbor or get a city pass to visit all the famous sights.
Numerous, undulating hills crisscrossed by cable cars are also characteristic of the city. A tight collection of distinct neighborhoods, San Francisco is easy to explore on foot (with a little help from the cable cars or a double-decker bus for the steeper hills). Find department-store shopping and entertainment in Union Square and the Financial District; souvenirs and tourists at Fisherman's Wharf; luxurious hotels and views on Nob/Russian Hill; and remnants of hippy bohemia in the Haight.
As the United States' second most densely populated (and highly visited) city, San Francisco offers new sights and treasures around every corner and something for almost every type of traveller.