What is Downtown San Francisco like?

Downtown San Francisco is a vibrant neighborhood known for its stunning architecture and top museums. Experience the best of Downtown San Francisco with a visit to Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay during your trip.

What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown San Francisco?

Based on our traveler data, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown San Francisco. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall, and it offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Handlery Union Square Hotel and Hilton San Francisco Union Square .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown San Francisco?

If you're searching for places to stay in San Francisco, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 767 Downtown San Francisco hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Francisco, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Downtown San Francisco.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown San Francisco?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown San Francisco, click here .

What is there to do in this San Francisco neighborhood?

Bring the family to Market Street Railway Museum, Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center, and Children's Creativity Museum while exploring all Downtown San Francisco has to offer. You could also plan a visit to Oracle Park or San Francisco Bay while you're in the neighborhood. Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island are some favorite places to visit in the area around Downtown San Francisco. While you're out sightseeing, Hotel Mark Twain and Feinstein's at the Nikko are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Francisco.

How can I get around Downtown San Francisco and the greater San Francisco area?

If you want to see more of the city, Market St & 5th St Stop is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Market St & Taylor St Stop and Powell St & Market St Stop. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at San Francisco Station.

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Our top choices for Downtown San Francisco hotels

1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

angelica

₩298,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Dean

₩357,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Sampada

₩247,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Galleria Park Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

LOVLEEN

₩306,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Anna

₩463,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

6. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Joseph

₩324,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

swapnil

₩159,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Nadya

₩224,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

9. Stanford Court San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Sara

₩316,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

10. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Esteban

₩315,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

11. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Katherine

₩273,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

12. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Sofia

₩255,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

13. The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection

Downtown San Francisco

Michael

₩173,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

14. Hotel VIA

Downtown San Francisco

tara

₩328,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

15. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

Ariel

₩324,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

16. San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Downtown San Francisco

Godwina

₩378,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

17. King George Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Carol M

₩163,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Vinay

₩252,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Michael Aaron

₩253,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

20. InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Justin

₩307,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown San Francisco

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,392 reviews	View
Galleria Park Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,250 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Find the best Downtown San Francisco areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Francisco

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Fisherman's Wharf

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.

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Union Square

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.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Nob Hill

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.

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Russian Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Van Ness Avenue while getting to know Russian Hill, and be sure to check out the beaches. You can hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop to see more of the area.

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