Buena Vista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Buena Vista
Stay near popular Buena Vista attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Buena Vista Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Perfect spot for Fisherman Village and can walk to everything. We enjoyed our short stay in San Fran and this hotel was a big reason. Staff was amazing, friendly and service was excellent at the desk and the restaurant."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The niceties at the Handlery start with the staff. Always attentive with a kind word spoken is exactly what you want your customer service to be. There are two buildings. If you stay in the Premiere Building there’s a nifty mechanical lift to take you from ground level to pool level to access the ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Buena Vista
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 Chase Center 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 Chase Center – 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.
