Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located atop San Francisco's Nob Hill, this landmark hotel is at the city's only spot where all three cable car … More
Pricing for stays between 24 May - 27 May, 2012
Juliett from New York, NY, USA said:
"The hotel was great! couldn't have asked for a better location or views of San Franc... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
This elegant and historic 1904 hotel offers a prime location across from San Francisco's Union Square; cable cars … More
Pricing for stays between 26 May - 29 May, 2012
A traveller said:
"Beautiful and romantic hotel. Inspiring view through the room to union square. I rec... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Across the street from San Francisco Bay, this boutique hotel occupies a creatively converted 1909 brick warehouse … More
Pricing for stays between 28 May - 31 May, 2012
Greg from Kenmore, WA said:
"My family and I stayed at this hotel for four nights and we couldn't have been happi... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Set along the California Street cable-car line at the base of San Francisco's Nob Hill, this smoke-free hotel is 2 … More
Pricing for stays between 23 May - 26 May, 2012
Inna from Montreal, QC, Canada said:
"Got at Omni because of Expedia special on the weekend, otherwise this hotel is not a... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located two blocks from Union Square and one block from Cable Cars, this luxury hotel is a sophisticated sanctuary … More
Pricing for stays between 24 May - 27 May, 2012
Ernest from Chicago, IL, USA said:
"I celebrated my 40th birthday this April at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. I love the... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Just off Market Street, downtown San Francisco's major thoroughfare, this contemporary 32-story hotel is 1 block … More
Pricing for stays between 27 May - 30 May, 2012
A traveller said:
"Beautiful hotel. Great location. Modern hotel, although can hear street traffic at n... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
A half-block from cable cars, this hotel is 2 blocks from Westfield San Francisco Shopping Centre; the Moscone … More
Pricing for stays between 25 May - 28 May, 2012
Steve from Sydney, Australia said:
"It was enjoyable and the rooms where large and well kept. Staff had been really help... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located in the San Francisco theater district with a BART and MUNI station at its entrance, this downtown hotel is … More
Pricing for stays between 28 May - 31 May, 2012
Ashley from Toronto, ON, Canada said:
"this hotel was great! I was a little skeptical from the reviews I had read before go... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Located in the heart of the South of Market district (SoMa), The Westin San Francisco Market Street is across from … More
Pricing for stays between 27 May - 30 May, 2012
A traveller said:
"Great location. The beds were so comfortable:) I'd like to stay there again, when I... "
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Area: San Francisco Show Map
Built in 1927, this nine-story downtown San Francisco hotel is 3 blocks from a cable car line, 6 blocks from Union … More
Pricing for stays between 27 May - 30 May, 2012
lesley from UK said:
"The staff were very warm and welcoming. Although we could not check in when we arriv... "
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Home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the original setting for what would become known as the Summer of Love, San Francisco's many associations with popular culture are hard to ignore. This former Gold Rush town, now California's fourth largest city, is laden with famous locations and movie imagery. Whether the city brings to mind Steve McQueen racing around the famous cityscape in 'Bullitt', or Clint Eastwood planning his escape from the infamous Alcatraz, San Francisco is etched indelibly on every moviegoer's mind.
The city's story
However, delve into San Francisco's history and you'll find that, unlike the movies, the city has a real story to tell. San Francisco's population exploded with the Gold Rush of the 1840s, making it the largest city on the West Coast during that era. Banks, merchants (including the now famous Ghriadelli chocolatier), and the arrival of the first transcontinental railroad, brought enough wealth to build churches, theatres, and the first cable cars. San Francisco flourished, becoming a beacon of culture and lavishness in the otherwise underdeveloped American West. Prosperity during this period led to the construction of the city's countless Victorian-style homes and buildings, which have become a contemporary attraction among tourists and locals alike.
San Francisco has often been referred to as a hub of liberal thinking and mixing of cultures; it's well known as the site of the Summer of Love and an early leader in the United States' gay rights movement. Almost 40 per cent of the city's population was born overseas, creating a diverse mixture of people and neighborhoods, including one of the largest Chinatowns in America, Little Italy, and the Latin America-flavored Mission District. The city saw an influx of writers and artists in the 1950s, hippies in the 1960s, and another financial boom in the 1990s with the advent of the Internet - all of which have made San Francisco a wealthy city with a high standard of living and a robust entertainment and arts scene.
Something for everyone
San Francisco is home to many iconic sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Coit Tower. Try a cruise for a great tour of the harbor or get a city pass to visit all the famous sights.
Numerous, undulating hills crisscrossed by cable cars are also characteristic of the city. A tight collection of distinct neighborhoods, San Francisco is easy to explore on foot (with a little help from the cable cars or a double-decker bus for the steeper hills). Find department-store shopping and entertainment in Union Square and the Financial District; souvenirs and tourists at Fisherman's Wharf; luxurious hotels and views on Nob/Russian Hill; and remnants of hippy bohemia in the Haight.
As the United States' second most densely populated (and highly visited) city, San Francisco offers new sights and treasures around every corner and something for almost every type of traveller.