Financial District Travel Guide

San Francisco

Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building showing a city and street scenes
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes
Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building

Mingle with businesspeople in the excellent bars and restaurants of this neighborhood where there is a large concentration of corporate headquarters.

San Francisco’s Financial District is the city’s business hub and is home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies as well as upscale hotels. Gaze up at the Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic 48-story skyscraper. Shop for upscale fashionable clothing, beauty products, jewelry and accessories in this busy neighborhood.

Come here during the week and join the suited businesspeople making their way down the sidewalks. Look up at the cluster of sky-high towers that line the streets. Among them is the 850-foot (260-meter) tall Transamerica Pyramid, an imposing structure that can be seen from across the city. Enter the visitor center and watch a short film about the building’s construction.

Buy tickets to a show at the Punch Line Comedy Club. This intimate theater showcases underground talent as well as well-known headline comedians.

Walk to the Ferry Building Marketplace from the Financial District in less than 10 minutes. This wonderful marketplace sells a varied range of high-quality produce. Purchase books, ceramics, fruits, nuts, fine wines and many more items. This marketplace also features cafés selling premium hand-picked Chinese teas and specialty coffees.

Find Union Square just a 10-minute walk southwest of the Financial District. This public square is one of the main shopping destinations in the city. Browse local artworks, antiques, high-end fashionable clothing and beauty products. Cafés, wine bars and trendy restaurants also border the plaza.

San Francisco’s Financial District borders one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in North America. Survey buildings decorated in ornate gold dragons and dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Chinatown also hosts cultural events, including lion dances and flower fairs, throughout the year.

The Financial District is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from San Francisco International Airport. Ride Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains to MontgomeryStreet Station. Private parking lots are available in the district.

Experience fine dining and shopping in the city’s financial and corporate center.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,673 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹11,673
₹13,738 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews)
"Safe and great location."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹14,614 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹14,614
₹21,259 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,762 reviews)
"Very clean and the staff is friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹9,844 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹9,844
₹11,586 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,444 reviews)
"Staff was great and helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel

4.5 out of 5
500 California St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹16,583 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹16,583
₹22,974 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,150 reviews)
"We loved the property and had the easiest time navigating San Francisco and all of the events and attractions we came for. Staff was nothing but amazing and the food in the bar was chef's kiss."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Omni San Francisco Hotel
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5 out of 5
2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹27,129 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹27,129
₹31,929 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Love the dining room and bar."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

4 out of 5
191 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ₹11,531 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹11,531
₹17,129 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
The Best!
"Top to bottom hard to beat!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Galleria Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Financial District

Chinatown showing street scenes

Chinatown

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Chinatown
Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(287 area reviews)

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.

Union Square
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach
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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(52 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
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Russian Hill

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Russian Hill


Financial District Travel Guide