Tenderloin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Tenderloin
Tenderloin
There’s something a little tough about Tenderloin, but you’ll still want to sink your teeth into it.

Ten years ago, if you told someone you were going to visit the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, people might’ve thought you had some screws loose. However, in recent years, the Tenderloin has transformed itself into a trendy nook of Northern California’s best city. If you’re into street art, take a tour of some of the best murals in the city. Some of the artists who’ve contributed work include the likes of Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and Barry McGee. Those are some heavy hitters.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals

The Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel
3 out of 5
601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$248 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"My very favorite place to stay whenever I'm in the city. The Tenderloin isn't exactly tourist central but that's what makes it so brilliant, with excellent little Asian restaurants and the friendliest little dive bars, not to mention easy access to everywhere via public transit. And The Phoenix is ..."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

The Phoenix Hotel
Hotel EPIK
Hotel EPIK
2.5 out of 5
706 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$139 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Chase Center ...
7/10 Good! (255 reviews)
"Nice place . Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Hotel EPIK
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Civic Center
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Civic Center
2 out of 5
587 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$157 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this motel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (347 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Civic Center
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$307 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$307
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,221 reviews)
"Really good service! I have excellent great time !! Waymo one in the city is awesome !!! I’m back soon"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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
The price is AU$233 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,590 reviews)
"The hotel is kept clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful the entire stay."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$207 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (893 reviews)
"I had only positive experiences with the hotel. It's in a good location, straddling both Chinatown and North Beach. Room was nice, cleaning staff did an excellent job, and there is a really nice coffee and breakfast bar in the lobby."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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 Tenderloin

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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 featuring 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
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

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
South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd

South of Market

3.5/5(101 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
Chinatown showing 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
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Japantown

Travellers come to Japantown for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Peace Pagoda and Konko Church of San Francisco while you're in town.

Japantown

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