Downtown San Francisco, CA

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items
Downtown San Francisco featuring street scenes and a city
Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco showing a city
Downtown San Francisco which includes street scenes and a city as well as an individual femail
For all the features of a sophisticated downtown urban stay, this neighborhood in the bustling heart of the city can’t be beat.

Visit Downtown San Francisco to experience a lively business district centering on Market Street. This district has upscale hotels, art museums, movie megaplexes, restaurants, stores and a few can’t-miss museums. Downtown San Francisco is also referred to as FiDi, for Financial District and the numerous businesses located here.

Explore Downtown San Francisco’s art and culture landmarks, including the expanded San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Davies Symphony Hall, home to the San Francisco Symphony. The former has tripled in size and features a huge collection of artwork spread out over seven floors. The latter is famed for its performances of the greats, such as Beethoven and Mahler, as well as its contemporary collaborations with modern artists, including Elvis Costello. Don’t miss the Asian Art Museum, a top attraction with more than 18,000 works.

Other attractions in Downtown San Francisco include the popular Ferry Building Marketplace. Browse the world-renowned CUESA farmers’ market and savor local craft beer and oysters.

Move on to popular Fisherman’s Wharf for sea lion sightings, fresh seafood and bay excursions. Snap photos of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid and its unique half-acre (0.2 hectare) park with soaring redwoods.

Bring the family to the interactive Museum of Ice Cream, with its swimming pool-sized vat of rainbow sprinkles and animal cookie carousel. Follow it up with a visit to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, founded in 1962 and producing up to 10,000 cookies a day.

If you have one more museum visit in you, make it the free Cable Car Museum, dedicated to San Francisco’s beloved mode of public transportation and situated on the modern cable car line.

For shopping in Downtown San Francisco, the Metreon is a good choice. There are also 20 restaurants, a huge movie theater and one of the largest IMAX theaters in North America within this four-story shopping center.

Travel to Downtown San Francisco by Muni train or bus, getting off at the Montgomery or Embarcadero stops. The neighborhood is bordered by techy SoMa, Chinatown, and Union Square.


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Downtown San Francisco 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
$127 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$150 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,256 reviews)
A total surprise
"I enjoyed my stay, but was shocked when I checked in, I was not assigned the room with two beds I had requested initially. On top of that, I was asked for a deposit of five hundred dollars."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
$135 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$159 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,450 reviews)
"Everything was really nice, great room, great location."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
$209 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$246 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,731 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
$191 nightly
The price is $225 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$225 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
"Easy-peasy check-in, great front-of-the-house staff, start to finish"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Soma House
Soma House
3.5 out of 5
121 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
$102 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$116 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (581 reviews)
Good
"I had a good stay overall. The welcome was warm and very professional, and the host was both personable and attentive. The room was clean and comfortable, and the heated pool was a lovely bonus. I also really appreciated the coffee and fresh pastries in the morning – a great touch! Unfortunately, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Soma House
Hotel Julian
Hotel Julian
3 out of 5
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
$116 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$137 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (333 reviews)
"We loved the hip decor! We did not realize how far the hotel was from all we wanted to do. Overall it was ok-3 out of 5 stars."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hotel Julian
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Francisco

Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

Union Square

4/5(5,164 area reviews)

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

Union Square
South of Market featuring skyline, a city and city views

South of Market

3.5/5(3,655 area reviews)

Oracle Park and Chase Center are top sights in South of Market, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Yerba Buena-Moscone Station or Fourth-Brannan Station to see more sights in the area.

South of Market
Nob Hill showing a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4.5/5(1,100 area reviews)

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

Nob Hill
Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(268 area reviews)

Dragon's Gate and Old St. Mary's Cathedral are top sights in Chinatown, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Chinatown
Financial District - Ferry Building

Financial District

4.5/5(1,246 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Financial District. Embarcadero Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at California St & Front St Stop or California St & Battery St Stop to see more of San Francisco.

Financial District
Lombard Street featuring flowers, a sunset and a house

Russian Hill

4/5(91 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Macondray Lane while getting to know Russian Hill, and be sure to check out the beaches. You can hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop to see more of the area.

Russian Hill


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