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

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
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
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 AED 452 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 452
AED 532 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (3,749 reviews)
"Decently priced hotel for SF in that location."

Reviewed on 3 April 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 AED 437 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 437
AED 666 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (6,309 reviews)
"nice"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AED 393 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 393
AED 464 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,668 reviews)
"The staff were great. Loved the location, it was close to the places that we wanted to go. The hotel was affordable, clean, and a historic beauty."

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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.
Golden Gate Park Private 2B Unit Free WIFI in San Francisco
Golden Gate Park Private 2B Unit Free WIFI in San Francisco
2 out of 5
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 ...
Golden Gate Park Private 2B Unit Free WIFI in San Francisco
Newly Remodeled, Totally Private Suite W/Parking, Convenient Public Transit
Newly Remodeled, Totally Private Suite W/Parking, Convenient Public Transit
San Francisco
Stay at this apartment in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Chase ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Great place
"Great location near a bunch of stuff, very accommodating as well."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Newly Remodeled, Totally Private Suite W/Parking, Convenient Public Transit
3Bedrooms + 2bathrooms
3Bedrooms + 2bathrooms
San Francisco
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Chase Center are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Great Stay
"Place was clean, refreshing, and inviting. Great accommodation for family stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

3Bedrooms + 2bathrooms
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 !