Downtown San Francisco Travel Guide
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Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Union Square
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Square during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Embarcadero Center
During your visit to San Francisco, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its fascinating museums.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Displaying artworks from Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol, this museum of modern and contemporary art is one of the largest of its kind in the United States.
Ferry Building
During your trip to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ferry Building. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Soma House
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Francisco
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.
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 Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.
Financial District
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Russian Hill
Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Macondray Lane.
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- Oracle Park
- Chase Center
- Moscone Convention Center
- Embarcadero Center
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Warfield Theatre
- SF Masonic Auditorium
- Van Ness Avenue
- Orpheum Theatre
- Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
- The Regency Ballroom
- Grace Cathedral
- Civic Center Plaza
- TransAmerica Pyramid
- Brannan Street Wharf
- Golden Gate Theatre
- Yerba Buena Gardens
- SHN Curran Theatre
- Marines Memorial Theater
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