Hillsborough Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Golden Gate Park
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere among the trees and wildlife here at San Francisco's much-loved park.
Golden Gate Bridge
Arguably the most famous and enduring icon of San Francisco which you can drive along or even explore on foot.
Pier 39
Enjoy the street entertainment, the souvenir shops and the rides at this waterside attraction, where you can see sea lions playing.
Alcatraz Island
Explore 'The Rock' in San Francisco Bay – once home to one of the world's most notorious prisons.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Staff top notch. Cleanliness in common areas ok, WiFi spotty, pool is beautiful at sunset
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Decent
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Super Comfy Hotel in the San Francisco Area
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The front desk staff—specifically Diane and a bearded gentleman—were arrogant and discriminatory; their tone and attitude were absolutely atrocious. They were unhelpful and provided terrible service; if you asked even a single extra question, they acted as if they couldn't be bothered to answer. ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Julian
We received a room upgrade which put us in a corner unit with little noise. Thank you staff!
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillsborough
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Potrero Hill
The live music and architecture are just a few things visitors like about Potrero Hill. San Francisco Bay and Museum of Craft & Design are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at 20th Street Station or 23rd Street Station to get around the larger area.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Sunset District
Consider exploring the beaches in Sunset District. If sightseeing is on the list, Ocean Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop to see more of the area.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
