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$167 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$167
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! (639 reviews)
"The staff is super friendly and helpful. Some of the rooms are going through a remodel (ie construction) at the moment of this review and I may have stayed in an older section. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was very small—the door hits the toilet and was a little challenging to get ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Soma House
Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett

3 out of 5
112 7th St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$179 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$179
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! (546 reviews)
"Good for the price."

Reviewed on 28 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$247 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$247
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! (1,095 reviews)
"central location and accessible to public transportation. good breakfast and coffee"

Reviewed on 30 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$365 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$365
29 Aug - 30 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! (1,005 reviews)
"I love this hotel and staff. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. The restaurant is very good and the valet staff are very courteous and quick."

Reviewed on 30 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$276 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$276
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! (1,724 reviews)
Great location to Oracle Park!
"Stayed here with girlfriends for a concert at Oracle Park. The location was perfect and the roof top bar is an added plus. I wish they had an option for valet parking but there is a lot close by. Will stay here again for a game or another concert."

Reviewed on 28 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
The price is AU$362 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$362
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,267 reviews)
"Love Marriott properties, this one was nice. Room was mostly clean, (all the typical surfaces and areas were clean) the top of the shower had was coated in dust, there was some sort of vent/exhaust in the shower, if you looked inside it was caked full of dust and definitely hasn’t been maintained ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
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.

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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