You'll soon find out why this Downtown San Francisco modern public area is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island are in this area too. They won't take you long to get to from Civic Center Plaza.

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Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square

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$367

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Dec 25 - Dec 31

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Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,453 reviews)

Location was perfect, room was clean very short stay, did not utilize much of the facilities

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf

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$450

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Dec 25 - Dec 31

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Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

9/10 Wonderful! (2,174 reviews)

The room was decent, loved the location as it was so close to everything. Staff was very nice

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Nob Hill Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

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$501

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Dec 25 - Dec 31

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Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Super good location. We were able to walk everywhere. Felt safe. Quiet at night. Clean rooms. Breakfast is simple but included. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

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History & culture

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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

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Private & custom tours

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GoCar San Francisco Tour

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Adventure & outdoor

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San Francisco: Kids Thrill Zone Combo at PIER 39

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Cruises & boat tours

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

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San Francisco City Hall

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Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco in San Francisco. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

We saw two performances while we were in SF. During the first performance, we sat in the bench seating behind the orchestra called the "terrace" and this is a photo from the second tier seats. I highly recommend sitting in the terrace seats if you are not a stickler for acoustics. It is so fun to be able to watch the conductor's face and be so close to the musicians that you can follow along with their sheet music.

Louise Davies Symphony Hall

You can get tickets for a performance at Louise Davies Symphony Hall during your stay in San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed theater scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

Van Ness Avenue

You can enjoy retail therapy at Van Ness Avenue during your trip to San Francisco. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Orpheum Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Orpheum Theatre during your trip to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

United Nations Plaza

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