Excelsior Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Excelsior
Stay near popular Excelsior 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
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Excelsior Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We had a first floor room next to the street and it was noisy from people walking by cars, traveling guy"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location in union square, friendly staff and clean room!"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"great stay with friends."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel is very chic, modern, and in a great location. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. A great location for a couple get away. I would come again"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Decided to stay at this hotel based off of a TikTok video I seen in regards of the premium king room, top floor corner room for the immaculate view. I must say, it was beautiful. However, walking into my hotel room it was very small. Compared to the videos that I seen it looks much bigger however ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"This hotel is great! We loved the location and it's proximity to the cable car, Chinatown, Giant's stadium, Fisherman's wharf..and more! We walked EVERYWHERE, then came back to a clean, quiet, beautiful hotel. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Excelsior
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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
