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 Hilton San Francisco Union Square and The Pickwick Hotel .

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. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown San Francisco include Pier 39, Hotel Mark Twain, and Feinstein's at the Nikko. While you're out sightseeing, Marrakech Magic Theater and Warfield Theatre 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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1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

Brittney

₩307,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Jennifer

₩339,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

3. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Juan

₩406,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

4. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Ella

₩239,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Paul

₩200,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

Yvette

₩192,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Eric

₩257,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Vishal

₩309,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

Ariel

₩319,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

10. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Ciprian

₩345,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

11. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

William

₩378,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

12. Hotel VIA

Downtown San Francisco

tara

₩325,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

13. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Kathleen

₩223,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Downtown San Francisco

Samantha

₩334,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

15. Stanford Court San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

janice

₩353,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

16. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Andrea

₩258,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

17. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Apurva

₩275,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

18. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Oleksandra

₩269,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

19. Galleria Park Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Oleg

₩278,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

20. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Jose

₩400,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orchard Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,627 reviews	View
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 3,443 reviews	View
Omni San Francisco Hotel	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,249 reviews	View
Orchard Garden Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 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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Mission District

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 SOMA Pilipinas.

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Top Downtown San Francisco Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

8/10 Good

"It’s an older building. I had an issue with the toilet that was repaired in a timely manner, staff was very friendly. The bed was too soft for me but I have this issue with most hotels. One block away from major transit lines which is super convenient. Overall value for price was reasonable and stay was decent."

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

8/10 Good

"Everything about this hotel screams Class! For most parts, everything in the hotel is just that. The food at the lounge is excelent, breakfast buffet is really good and the gym and swimming pool are probably along the best anywhere! All the staff I encountered there were really helpful and accommodating. My only issue was the declining level of cleaning/room service I got, even with leaving a good tip. First day, impeccable; day two, no refill on the coffee; day three, the coffee mugs went missing as well. That's when I stopped using the service. So when asked if I use this hotel again, now instead of saying it is my first choice for this class of hotel, I would say it depends heavily on the price :("

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was nice. We found makeup on our pillow cases and the staff made it right, right away. The biggest bummer was the fact that the pool was across the street. I think Parc55 could do a better job of educating the guests where it is and how to find it. We loved closing out our days at the bar, but wished that breakfast had more options than the buffet."

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Our top choices for Downtown San Francisco hotels

1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

7. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

10. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

11. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

12. Hotel VIA

13. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

14. The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

15. Stanford Court San Francisco

16. Handlery Union Square Hotel

17. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

18. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

19. Galleria Park Hotel

20. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

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Where to stay in Downtown San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

South of Market

Nob Hill

Mission District

Top Downtown San Francisco Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

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