Hillsborough Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hillsborough
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 Hillsborough Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The location is great, the whole place(room, pool, restaurant) was clean. I didn’t have time to go bar area or lobby but looked good and busy. The breakfast was fully stocked and lots of variety."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Update the shower heads would be great"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We stay hotel 4 days and overall our experience was excellent the staff were friendly and welcoming room was clean and comfortable and we truly enjoy our stay especially enjoyed time spending time at the bar while watching soccer There was just on unfortunate incident while enjoying my cocktails ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff were very helpful & professional. The room clean, and you had parking."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"shower water pressure is too low"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Jose maintenance man was extremely helpful and the staff treated us good, very good service and nice hotel,I'd stay again!!!"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Hillsborough
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 San Francisco Bay 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.
