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, Chase Center, and San Francisco Bay.

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 10-minute walk from SF Masonic Auditorium, 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 Financial District .

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 793 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 Yerba Buena Ice Skating Center, Market Street Railway Museum, and Children's Creativity Museum while exploring all Downtown San Francisco has to offer. You could also plan a visit to Oracle Park or Chase Center while you're in the neighborhood. San Francisco Bay and Pier 39 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.

Top Downtown San Francisco Hotels

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An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

1. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Isaac

₩346,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

2. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

Sonia

₩310,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

eric

₩241,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling and large windows offering a city view.

4. San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Downtown San Francisco

Rosalva

₩362,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.

5. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Janet

₩246,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

6. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Maria

₩242,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

7. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Ramakant

₩302,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A buffet area with a variety of food items and condiments.

8. citizenM San Francisco Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Cynthia

₩221,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Keegan

₩282,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a bar area, and a large mirror on the wall.

10. Orchard Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Dhara

₩254,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

11. Galleria Park Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Oleg

₩293,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.

12. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Amanda

₩395,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Margaret

₩459,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a staircase, and a chandelier.

14. Omni San Francisco Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Christina

₩372,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

15. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Stephanie Lucero

₩260,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern interior with round tables and chairs, a patterned rug, and a large wooden wall.

16. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Gary

₩389,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

17. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Randall Gray

₩385,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

18. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

Alpa

₩233,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A grand lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a fireplace.

19. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Scott

₩234,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and booths, a tiled pillar, and a unique ceiling design.

20. Hotel G San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

Oscar Carballo

₩256,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Orchard Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
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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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