San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco which includes heritage architecture and a city
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Where to stay in 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
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 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 San Francisco Public Library.

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 SAR 462 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 462
SAR 544 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (3,652 reviews)
San Francisco stay
"Good location , 2 cable cars to Fisherman’s wharf. Close to other little restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

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 SAR 484 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 484
SAR 724 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,278 reviews)
"The location was great with a 5 minute walk to pier 33."

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is SAR 435 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
SAR 435
SAR 512 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
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! (2,226 reviews)
"rooms are very small, and because of that I think some doors inside the room open in a non-traditional direction (like bathroom door)! but they are clean. check-in and check out are very easy! staff were friendly!"

Reviewed on 11 March 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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.
Pacific Heights Victorian Garden Bed and Bath Suit
Pacific Heights Victorian Garden Bed and Bath Suit
San Francisco
Stay at this vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
Perfect and beautiful
"Everything wonderful"

Reviewed on 14 February 2025

Pacific Heights Victorian Garden Bed and Bath Suit
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
San Francisco
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Getaway With A View
"A beautiful getaway with an amazing view. Ada was so helpful and kind. You can tell they care about the place. A wonderful experience!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

BRAND NEW - ENTIRE FLOOR w/ OCEAN Beach View and PARKING!
Charming and Cozy Room in Downtown
Charming and Cozy Room in Downtown
San Francisco
Stay at this vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Chase ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Great clean place in the Tenderloin
"Great clean place, really terrible neighborhood"

Reviewed on 1 June 2024

Charming and Cozy Room in Downtown
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
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5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
1339
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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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 !