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

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
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 theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Moscone Convention Center
Union Square

Union Square

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Union Square
Embarcadero

Ferry Building

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

Ferry Building
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
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$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

AU$159
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

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

AU$183
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Golden Gate Bridge at sunset in San Francisco

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco GoCar Tour

GoCar San Francisco Tour

AU$151
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
GoCar San Francisco Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Francisco Hotel Deals

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$239 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$239
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,695 reviews)
"Overall, my experience at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway was mixed. The room itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff inside the hotel were friendly and helpful during our stay. However, we had an issue with the security outside late at night. We came back around 2 a.m. and didn’t realize we needed ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$487 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$487
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)
"Obviously, this is a historic, classic, original Fairmont hotel. Friendly staffs, and great services. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this property. Firmaont San Francisco, enough said."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$248
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,779 reviews)
"A good stay. I travel a lot to the SF area. This was a big nightly price for me, much more than I usually choose to pay. It was nice but it was a lot per night."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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$189 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$189
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,671 reviews)
"Nice & clean will be back."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$215 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$215
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,898 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$433 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$433
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,961 reviews)
"Kind and efficient check in process. Breakfast buffet had great options. Enjoyed the room and the view. Convenient to public transport as well."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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 Chase Center – 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. Dragon's Gate 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 TransAmerica Pyramid – 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 Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill

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