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 art galleries 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 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.
Bob Kaufman Alley
Find out about the history of San Francisco when you spend time at Bob Kaufman Alley. 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
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Came back about 10 days ago . And I’m already looking forward to visit again. The location of the hotel is great! 3 minute walk from the beach , pier 39 is a 3 min walk , the cove is 10 minutes walk . Lots of restaurants and shopping. The hotel is well maintained , very clean and the staff is very ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
VERY thin walls. You can hear the guests in the next room snoring - even if their tv is on low volume you can hear it. Would not recommend if you are a light sleeper
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Amenities were great and location was the best. The hotel staff were courteous and the coffee option in the lobby was the best. Everything about this hotel is a flying star.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Good service
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
PARKING way to COSTLY per night .
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Great for travel needs
Reviewed on 16 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. Dragon's Gate 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.
