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Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a marina and a city

Fisherman's Wharf

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf
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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
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
South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
Western Addition which includes a coastal town, a house and heritage architecture

Western Addition

4/5(24 area reviews)

Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Western Addition
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
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 1 535 kr per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
1 535 kr
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
"Very nice hotel staff, clean rooms. Everything was great."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is 1 692 kr per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
1 692 kr
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,537 reviews)
"We had a good stay here .. you have to request room cleaning which is inconvenient.. like who doesn’t need fresh towels every day ? But other than that we were happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is 1 662 kr per night from 21 May to 22 May
1 662 kr
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,182 reviews)
"It’s minutes away from Pier 39 and all restaurants very conveniently placed. Everything does close at"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
2.5 out of 5
5 Santa Ana Ave, Daly City, CA
Stay at this apartment in Daly City. Popular attractions San Francisco Zoo and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Didn’t feel like a hotel… met and shared kitchen with others staying there."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Cozy and Affordable Homes in Santa Ana
Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
South San Francisco, CA
Stay at this holiday home in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cow Palace and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
Family vacation for Thanksgiving
"Beautiful house I love it every thing was perfect super clean and nice I recommended 100% Thank you"

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2023

Vintage San Francisco Bay Area Home
Vista Apartments
Vista Apartments
2.5 out of 5
30 Vista Grande Ave, Daly City, CA
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities.
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"The place was nice and clean. I was expecting my security deposit back and I did not receive it cause I was charged for some towels and bed sheet that was stained $225 dollars not fair! Even tho we fixed the broken handle on the stove and our door went bad since the fridge didn't keep our food cold ..."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

Vista Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Francisco

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
311
" "5 - Excellent 52.801358234295414%
4 - Good
219
" "4 - Good 37.18166383701188%
3 - Okay
48
" "3 - Okay 8.149405772495756%
2 - Disappointing
7
" "2 - Disappointing 1.1884550084889642%
1 - Terrible
4
" "1 - Terrible 0.6791171477079796%

5/5 - Excellent

JudyFrumin
30 Mar 2020

It was great although the Corona virus had started,we were there from March 6th to 10th.It’s a fabulous place and we managed to do many things before it went into lockdown.Recommended Must do things once it opens up again.Alcatraz,SFMOMA and more

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
20 Mar 2020

Expedia sucks, worst company ever.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Feb 2020

Very nice City worth for visiting

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Feb 2020

LIKE 4 TIMES BIGGER BRIGHTON IN UK! LOVED MARINA AREA! AND NORTH SANFRANCISCO

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

The main tourist areas are good to see. We won’t return though. We saw a lot of drug taking on the streets (injecting heroine and crack pipes). Many groups of men hanging around on corners asking for money. Very frightening and intimidating.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

Nice - but lots of homeless people

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