Central Waterfront Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Top hotels in Central Waterfront
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great hotel for the price in such a convenient location. We loved the pool, which was a great temperature in mid October. Staff was very helpful and kind, and the number of staff/security in the lobby made it feel very secure."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Nice hotel. Comfy beds. Clean. Quiet. Amazing breakast daily! Close to the warf to walk!"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Good"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The hotel is very huge.there are many guests at the bar in the hall.we only aren't satisified without free bottle water in the room."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Had a really nice stay at the Found Hotel Carleton. The neighborhood is on the edge of the tenderloin but is also very central to walk, transit or ride share to any neighborhood in the city. The hotel was clean, the staff was excellent."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Central Waterfront
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
