Financial District, CA

San Francisco

Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes and a city
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes
Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building

Mingle with businesspeople in the excellent bars and restaurants of this neighborhood where there is a large concentration of corporate headquarters.

San Francisco’s Financial District is the city’s business hub and is home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies as well as upscale hotels. Gaze up at the Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic 48-story skyscraper. Shop for upscale fashionable clothing, beauty products, jewelry and accessories in this busy neighborhood.

Come here during the week and join the suited businesspeople making their way down the sidewalks. Look up at the cluster of sky-high towers that line the streets. Among them is the 850-foot (260-meter) tall Transamerica Pyramid, an imposing structure that can be seen from across the city. Enter the visitor center and watch a short film about the building’s construction.

Buy tickets to a show at the Punch Line Comedy Club. This intimate theater showcases underground talent as well as well-known headline comedians.

Walk to the Ferry Building Marketplace from the Financial District in less than 10 minutes. This wonderful marketplace sells a varied range of high-quality produce. Purchase books, ceramics, fruits, nuts, fine wines and many more items. This marketplace also features cafés selling premium hand-picked Chinese teas and specialty coffees.

Find Union Square just a 10-minute walk southwest of the Financial District. This public square is one of the main shopping destinations in the city. Browse local artworks, antiques, high-end fashionable clothing and beauty products. Cafés, wine bars and trendy restaurants also border the plaza.

San Francisco’s Financial District borders one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in North America. Survey buildings decorated in ornate gold dragons and dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Chinatown also hosts cultural events, including lion dances and flower fairs, throughout the year.

The Financial District is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from San Francisco International Airport. Ride Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains to MontgomeryStreet Station. Private parking lots are available in the district.

Experience fine dining and shopping in the city’s financial and corporate center.

Popular places to visit

Embarcadero Center

Embarcadero Center

4/5(29 reviews)

During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its fascinating museums.

Embarcadero Center
TransAmerica Pyramid

TransAmerica Pyramid

4/5(148 reviews)

You can find out about the history of San Francisco when you stop by TransAmerica Pyramid. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its fascinating museums.

TransAmerica Pyramid
Redwood trees in the middle of the city #culture

TransAmerica Redwood Forest

TransAmerica Redwood Forest is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its acclaimed art scene.

TransAmerica Redwood Forest
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Justin Herman Plaza

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Justin Herman Plaza. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Justin Herman Plaza
Historical fountain located at the intersection of Market Street, where Geary and Kearny Streets connect in downtown San Francisco, California. The oldest surviving monument in San Francisco. After an earthquake in 1906, the fountain, which was one of the few remaining structures on Market Street, became a central meeting place for the people in San Francisco. It's interesting to learn new things when traveling.

Lotta's Fountain

Lotta's Fountain is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.

Lotta's Fountain
Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers

Golden Gate Park

4.5/5(5,122 reviews)

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.

Golden Gate Park

Financial District Hotel Deals

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₩186,783 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩186,783
₩219,834 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,508 reviews)
"The location was the main reason we chose this Hilton. Parking was expensive (~$80). Dangerous after dark. Chinatown adjacent, so many restaurants near by. Best pizza a block over. Just lost job, so would chose less expensive accommodation if I were to do it over."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₩235,085 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
₩235,085
₩341,639 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,762 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff is friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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 ₩162,058 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩162,058
₩190,734 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,446 reviews)
"Easy access to financial district and ferry port."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel

4.5 out of 5
500 California St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₩265,352 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
₩265,352
₩367,615 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)
"We loved the property and had the easiest time navigating San Francisco and all of the events and attractions we came for. Staff was nothing but amazing and the food in the bar was chef's kiss."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Omni San Francisco Hotel
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5 out of 5
2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₩434,099 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩434,099
₩510,912 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Impressive lobby, rooms comfortable and spacious. Good location for exploring"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

4 out of 5
191 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₩184,516 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
₩184,516
₩274,091 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean and updated. Request an interior room as exterior rooms get a ton of street noise."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Galleria Park Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Financial District

Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

Dragon's Gate and Portsmouth Square are top sights in Chinatown, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Chinatown
Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

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.

Union Square
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

Adjacent to Chinatown and the Financial District, this "Little Italy" boasts Italian restaurants, cafes, and bakeries along Columbus Avenue and Washington Square. Explore the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi and City Lights Bookstore.

North Beach
Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

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
Nob Hill showing a city and street scenes

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.

Nob Hill
Lombard Street featuring flowers, a sunset and a house

Russian Hill

Spend some time visiting places like Macondray Lane 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.

Russian Hill

Financial District, CA