Telegraph Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Filbert Street Steps
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Filbert Street Steps. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Napier Lane
Enjoy an outing to Napier Lane during your stay in San Francisco. Amble within Chinatown or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
The Beat Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Beat Museum during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Francisco St Steps
You can find out about the history of San Francisco with a trip to Francisco St Steps. Wander the Chinatown or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

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

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Our pick of the best Telegraph Hill Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Overall the hotel was great. The staff are amazing and helpful. The breakfast is a buffet and has a variety of options. Pool is nice as well but too cold during this time. The rooms were clean tidy and decently spacious. Only issue is the wifi isn’t the greatest and at times slow.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Amazing!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
We really enjoyed the stay here! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The retro vibe was fun, beds comfy and the sauna was a wonderful bonus! Lots of restaurants they partner with and the location is excellent. Easy walk from the BART and very close to the action. Would definitely stay here ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Good location and in a decent area. Staff was nice and friendly. Hotel was clean and rooms were clean. I recommend this place!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
So, there are three Hyatt's in San Francisco. My reservation was for the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, at Embarcadero Center. There is also a Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, and Hyatt SOMA. I asked if there was a hotel shuttle from the airport, for Hyatt Regency San Francisco, and was told yes. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Agradecidos por el cambio de habitación y agua de cortesía a una más cómoda o amplia el punto que mejoraría o que no fue nuestro agrado, es el baño que está abierto o sin techo a la habitación y realmente salen todos los ruidos y olores llevamos 25 años juntos pero si es antihigienico y es un área ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Telegraph Hill

North Beach
Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Chinatown
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.

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

Russian Hill
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 Van Ness Avenue.

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.

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.
