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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Orchard Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Orchard Garden Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,146 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

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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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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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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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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Pacific Heights

One of San Francisco’s most exclusive neighborhoods features stunning mansions, spectacular views and a great selection of shops and restaurants.

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Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay way great and in the perfect location. Parking was quite pricy but worked out since we did not drive our car during the entire stay."

Frequently asked questions

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, Hilton San Francisco Financial District is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown San Francisco. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Ferry Building, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG and Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco.

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 838 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, Children's Creativity Museum, and Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center 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 Marrakech Magic Theater 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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Tilden Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Soma House

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Superhero Hotel

Hotel Garrett

Galleria Park Hotel

Union Square Plaza Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Orchard Hotel

Hotel EPIK

Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

Nob Hill

South of Market

Pacific Heights

Top Downtown San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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