Downtown San Francisco, CA

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items
Downtown San Francisco featuring street scenes and a city
Downtown San Francisco
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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
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$155 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with 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! (4,707 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay — the hotel had a welcoming atmosphere and the amenities were nice. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that stood out was that it wasn’t quite as clean as I expected (a bit of dust and a few missed spots). Other than that, it was a good experience, ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
$265 nightly
The price is $311 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$311 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)
"Obviously, this is a historic, classic, original Fairmont hotel. Friendly staffs, and great services. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this property. Firmaont San Francisco, enough said."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$143 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$168 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,783 reviews)
"Love stay at this property when visiting San Francisco. Francisco is extremely close to all tourist attractions in Union Square clean customer service will return."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$149 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,678 reviews)
"The water bottle refill station takes forever to fill up. Please see if 8th floor can have a faster water fill. Thank you. The front door wave wasn’t working, and the situation about the smoke smell in the room was handled right away, thank you, everything else was great."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$140 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with 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! (1,904 reviews)
"It was a pleasant, modern hotel experience. There was little hassle involved in any of the process and it was a great San Francisco location."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 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 Nov 21 to Nov 22
$246 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with 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! (1,966 reviews)
"Been to SF more than 10 times - usually stay around union square for Moscone - but honestly this is now my fav hotel, amazing design, very unique architecture. Rooms well maintained, clean and appointed and super friendly and helpful staff, nothing was a problem and everything I asked for sorted ..."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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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 Ross Alley 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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