Telegraph Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Telegraph Hill
Popular places to visit
Coit Tower
Find out about the history of San Francisco with a stop at Coit Tower. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments 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.
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 art galleries and fascinating museums 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.
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 fascinating museums.
Jack Early Park
Jack Early Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and notable monuments 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
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"It's bay facing but lot of buildings nearby as well. Location is great overall, course to restaurants, the pier and a Safeway toom"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Property was definitely nice,clean and affordable. Staying again in August,definitely recommend it."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The rooms were beautiful. The breakfast was a buffet of delicious foods with a great variety choices! Overall a great experience!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Hotel was clean, and the staff was very nice and helpful. The hotel is in the middle of San Francisco and everything is a walkable distance which we loved. Would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Good hotel"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Telegraph Hill
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 Chase Center – 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.
