San Francisco, CA

Travel Guide

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
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
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
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
Mission District which includes outdoor art

Mission District

3.5/5(140 area reviews)

Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like SF Armory.

Mission 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 437 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 437
AED 514 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,157 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

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 AED 436 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 436
AED 664 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,288 reviews)
Yes room was big nice and clean staff very friendly breakfast very good we will stay again close to everything

Reviewed on 22 January 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is AED 385 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
AED 385
AED 453 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & 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! (2,320 reviews)
Great clean room, staff was friendly and so helpful. 10/10 service. Would stay here again!

Reviewed on 22 January 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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.
Kasa The Addison San Francisco

Kasa The Addison San Francisco

4 out of 5
2263 Sacramento St San Francisco CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and memory foam beds. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
The apartment was spotless

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Kasa The Addison San Francisco
Entire 3 Bedroom 2 Bath house for 6 people Near SFO/SF/Bay Area Convenient Sweet

Entire 3 Bedroom 2 Bath house for 6 people Near SFO/SF/Bay Area Convenient Sweet

San Bruno CA
Stay at this vacation home in San Bruno. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions SFO Museum and Millbrae Square Shopping Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Great stay! Perfect for our family.

Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Entire 3 Bedroom 2 Bath house for 6 people Near SFO/SF/Bay Area Convenient Sweet
Cozy 2BR, Totally Private Suite With Parking, Convenient Public Transit

Cozy 2BR, Totally Private Suite With Parking, Convenient Public Transit

SF CA
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Ocean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Joe, the host, was very accommodating and helpful. The property was close to bus lines and connecting BART stations. It was perfect for our family trip, and the cost was very good.

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Cozy 2BR, Totally Private Suite With Parking, Convenient Public Transit
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 !