South of Market Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a garden
South of Market featuring central business district, a city and a fountain
South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a skyscraper
South of Market featuring city views, skyline and a city
South of Market featuring city views and a city as well as a small group of people

South of Market, or “SoMa” to the “SoCal” locals, is a huge, varied and exciting district in downtown “San Fran”.

There’s no denying it: SoMa is changing and growing so fast that it’s hard to keep up. This old warehouse district now has something for everyone. The Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the fascinating Yerba Buena Center for Arts (YBCA) are bursting out of their artsy corner. SoMa’s pumping nightclubs and cool bars will blow your mind and you can eat at some seriously good restaurants. If you’re into baseball, go catch a Giants game.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best South of Market Hotel Deals

Soma House

Soma House

3.5 out of 5
121 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$164
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (631 reviews)
"Room was a little hot no air conditioning"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Soma House
Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett

3 out of 5
112 7th St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$175 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$175
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (538 reviews)
"Very unique rooms, not your typical four walls and a bathroom. Parking is complicated but the staff went out of their way to accommodate me. Next time the Dodgers play in San Francisco, I would definitely consider staying here again."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hotel Garrett
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
942 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$242 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$242
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,080 reviews)
Awesome free breakfast!
"Everything was amazing…..except the bed. The linens were comfortable and clean, but the mattress was not that comfortable at all. They need to replace the mattresses in each room. Otherwise they offer more than the Hyatt down the street we stayed at and the staff was 100% better than the Hyatt Place ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

4 out of 5
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$366 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$366
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Outstanding hotel & service!
"Such an amazing staff & hotel. The level of service is outstanding and so is the rooms & food. Will come back again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$271 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$271
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,713 reviews)
"Good hotel. Super close to some fun things! I hate that parking is so expensive as well as limited. We had to park at a different parking structure for soooo much money"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco Marriott Marquis

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$343 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$343
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,247 reviews)
"PERFECT!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
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Other neighbourhoods around South of Market

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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 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 which includes a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(249 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
Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(20 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
Financial District - Ferry Building

Financial District

4/5(16 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Financial District
Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 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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Mission District

4/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library 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.

Mission District

South of Market Travel Guide

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