San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge
San Francisco featuring a bay or harbor and a bridge
San Francisco
San Francisco which includes heritage architecture and a city
San Francisco

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Where to stay in San Francisco

Vibrant activity in Union Square, San Francisco with palm trees and bustling city life

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
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbor

Fisherman's Wharf

4/5(38 area reviews)

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

Fisherman's Wharf
Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

3/5(1,084 area reviews)

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

Downtown San Francisco
South of Market featuring skyline, a city and city views

South of Market

3.5/5(3,655 area reviews)

Oracle Park and SOMA Pilipinas 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
Marina District featuring heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(1,279 area reviews)

Featuring the picturesque Marina Green park and the iconic Palace of Fine Arts, this neighborhood offers a charming shopping and dining experience along Chestnut Street, with easy access via Lombard Street.

Marina District
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 AED 496 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 496
AED 584 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,387 reviews)
Absolutely loved our stay here, so much so I just booked another night for a future trip. It's a great location, love the parking garage option, and they view was one of the best in the city!

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AED 548 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 548
AED 645 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & 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! (2,928 reviews)
Great area , the bed wasn’t very comfortable and the bathroom counters weren’t completely cleaned

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 540 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
AED 540
AED 787 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,410 reviews)
Great breakfast buffet! Great bartender and drinks. Parking crazy expensive. Nice rooms, great beds and pillows. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 9 March 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

3 out of 5
2620 Jones St San Francisco CA
Stay at this condo in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home

South San Francisco CA
Stay at this vacation home in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Artichoke Joe's Casino and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Excellent host with great communication. The house was comfortable 3/1 with brand new windows and a small but cozy backyard. The rental also included off street parking. Close to various restaurants and grocery stores. Made it easy to eat for the week I stayed. I would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed on 20 February 2026

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
Wing of San Francisco(旧金山之翼)2 BRooms for 1–4 people

Wing of San Francisco(旧金山之翼)2 BRooms for 1–4 people

San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Golden ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Very good communication, easy entry, quiet, nice little deck.

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Wing of San Francisco(旧金山之翼)2 BRooms for 1–4 people
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Francisco

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
5897
5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
4594
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
1339
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
305
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
145
1 - Terrible 1%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

I have lived here for 25 years and it’s become a filthy dirty stinky place to be I can’t wait to move away from San Francisco.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

San Francisco has beautiful things

5/5 - Excellent

Mr.NEH

love the city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Even though we were there during Covid and there weren’t many businesses open, we still had a wonderful stay.

3/5 - Okay

Mojo

Getting harder to enjoy. COVID an issue when I was there.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love SF !

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