Nob Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a bridge, and a mix of modern and historic buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a bridge, and residential buildings.
A yellow cable car with passengers, a white car, and a white van on a street with buildings in the background.
A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.
A street corner with a green awning, a market sign, and a row of multi-story buildings with bay windows.

If you guessed that Nob Hill was one of San Francisco’s original “Seven Hills,” then you might just be a genius.

This trendy SF neighbourhood has to be at the top of your list when you come to town. Hop aboard one of the classic trolley cable cars and hit the town in style. Observe the lay of the land from the Top of the Mark while sipping a martini or travel to the islands at the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar inside the Fairmont Hotel. Ready to go? We certainly think you are.


Stay near popular Nob Hill attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Nob Hill 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$221 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$221
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

4 out of 5
905 California Street San Francisco CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$316
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Stanford Court San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is AU$548 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$548
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,615 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel with great amenities"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street San Francisco CA
The price is AU$355 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$355
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$262 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$262
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,704 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about this hotel. The location is incredible, literally 2 blocks from Pier 39. Every staff member was incredibly helpful and genuinely happy and friendly. But best of all was rhe breakfast buffet. It had everything we could ask for and more, and incredibly fresh. I ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$158
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,355 reviews)
"For the price of this Hilton and no swimming pool it’s not the Hilton that is no no pool restaurant doesn’t really open close at eight bar close at 10 if that’s what you were looking for and that’s the place for you at $400 a room it wasn’t worth it, but it wasn’t the Hilton that I come to know and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Nob Hill

Find the best Nob Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Nob Hill
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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.

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.

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.

Mission District

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.



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