Downtown South San Francisco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A panoramic view of San Francisco's South Peninsula, highlighting the city's dense urban areas, rolling hills, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.

Activities

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$71
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

AU$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$290
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

AU$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour

AU$95
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Francisco 1-Day and 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tours + Night Tour
Golden Gate Bridge at night

San Francisco Night Tour

AU$69
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Night Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown South San Francisco Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

3 out of 5
20 Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is AU$199 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$199
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
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$201 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$201
29 Nov - 30 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
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$258 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$258
8 Nov - 9 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! (7,726 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$255 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$255
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,875 reviews)
"Our room was near the elevator. It was going off at all hours of the day and evening . Would have been perfect except for that"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2 out of 5
1075 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$121 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$121
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

3.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$157 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$157
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown South San Francisco

Find the best Downtown South San Francisco areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Downtown South San Francisco Travel Guide

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