Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco

Popular places to visit

Moscone Convention Center

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 art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Oracle Park

Oracle Park

Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

Oracle Park
Embarcadero Center

Embarcadero Center

During your visit to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Embarcadero Center
Union Square

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.

Union Square
Embarcadero

Ferry Building

During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Ferry Building
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Displaying artworks from Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol, this museum of modern and contemporary art is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Activities

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$73
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$155
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$208
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

AU$87
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$143
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour

AU$105
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours PLUS Night Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Francisco Hotel Deals

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$210 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$210
per night
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,286 reviews)
The room was clean.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is AU$578 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$578
per night
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,444 reviews)
Friendly staff & beautiful room.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
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 AU$223 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$223
per night
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,130 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$1,002 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$1,002
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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! (2,813 reviews)
Large room. Clean. Great location. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$209 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$209
per night
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,904 reviews)
For the $ and the what you get and location. Its great.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is AU$352 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$352
per night
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,037 reviews)
They let me check in early bc room eas ready. Very clean

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco

Union Square which includes a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(249 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
South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a garden

South of Market

3.5/5(101 area reviews)

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.

South of Market
Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 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
Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
Financial District - Ferry Building

Financial District

4/5(16 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Financial District
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Russian Hill

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Club Fugazi.

Russian Hill

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