| Downtown San Francisco | | | | vessels, a maritime museum building and an aquatic |
| Downtown San Francisco is where it all happens - | | | | park. |
| shopping galore, hip restaurants, trendy bars and lots of | | | | Lots of cruises depart from Fisherman's Wharf. If you |
| attractions can be found here. Most visitors stay in the | | | | want to get to Angel Island, Alcatraz or take a boat |
| downtown area as it has a real laid back San | | | | trip of the bay, then this is the where you'll get them |
| Franciscan feel to it, as opposed to the more touristy | | | | from. |
| area of Fisherman's Wharf. | | | | Fisherman's Wharf has also lots of shopping |
| The prime located in the city centre is without doubt | | | | opportunities with the Pier 39 Shopping Centre, the |
| Union Square. It is home to a lot of upscale hotels, but | | | | Anchorage Shopping Centre and North Point Shopping |
| you can also find some budget hotels a few blocks | | | | Centre located here. The area is particularly well |
| away. The main attraction with Union Square is | | | | known for its plethora of seafood restaurants. |
| shopping. It's a shopper's paradise with lots of big | | | | San Francisco Airport |
| names like Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks and | | | | San Francisco International Airport is located about |
| Nordstrom located here. There's also excellent | | | | 16km south of the city centre. It is one of the largest |
| shopping malls like the San Francisco Shopping Mall | | | | airports in the world and is well connected to |
| and the Embarcadero Centre. | | | | downtown San Fran with the Bay Area Rapid |
| Union Square is also home to some of the city's top | | | | Transport System (BART). There's plenty of San |
| restaurants and some of the finest art galleries in the | | | | Francisco hotels closeby which are the ideal option if |
| city. The city's Financial District can be found closeby | | | | you're in the city for a short while. |
| and you'll recognise it by its impressive skyscrapers. It's | | | | There's a wide range of San Francisco hotels on |
| the headquarters of many multinational giants and | | | | offer. Most are concentrated in the north east of San |
| corporations and boasts some historic buildings (the | | | | Francisco around Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square |
| Bank of America, the Russ Building), which survived | | | | and the Financial District. |
| the massive earthquake of 1906. | | | | You can pay top dollar for hotels in Fisherman's Wharf, |
| Top attractions to see around Union-Square and the | | | | so if you're watching the pennies choose a hotel closer |
| Financial District include; the historic Ferry Building, the | | | | to North Beach or close to the Marina which are just |
| Fraenkel Gallery, the Pacific Heritage Museum, the | | | | about a 10 minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf. |
| Railway Museum and the iconic Transamerican | | | | San Francisco has lots of beautiful neighbourhoods |
| Pyramid. | | | | where you can find a gem of a hotel and really make |
| Fisherman's Wharf | | | | a significant saving on accommodation. If you do |
| Fisherman's Wharf is the touristy waterfront area of | | | | choose to stay outside of the city centre make sure |
| the city. It is a must visit destination in the city and | | | | you are close to public transport. |
| receives upto 12 million visitors a year! The highlight of | | | | They say the best time to visit San Fran is either in |
| this district is Jefferson Street where you can explore | | | | April or October when the weather is warm and mild. |
| attractions like Pier 39 (a huge shopping centre with | | | | During the summer months the city centre can be |
| aquarium), the marina, and the famous sea lions at | | | | overcrowded and the evening fog can make the |
| K-Dock on Pier 39. The Wax Museum and Ripley's | | | | temperatures drop. Winter can be a good time to visit |
| Believe It Or Not are also located on Jefferson Street. | | | | as crowds are low and hotel prices fall but it is also |
| Want to watch the fishermen hauling in their catch? | | | | the city's rainy season so bring a brolly! If you are price |
| Then go to 'Fish Alley' just off Jefferson Street. At | | | | conscious make sure to avoid major events in the city |
| Pier 45, visitors can explore the famous USS | | | | like a convention as these can hike up the hotel prices. |
| Pampanito Submarine (WWII submarine) and the SS | | | | Hotels in San Francisco range from 1 star to 5 star. In |
| Jeremiah O Brien (WWII ship). The Amusing America | | | | general the lower the star rating the lower the room |
| Exhibit, Musee Mecanique and the Fishermen's Chapel | | | | rate, so if you're looking for cheap hotels in San |
| are also located on Pier 45. | | | | Francisco choose a 1 or 2 star hotel. |
| The Maritime National Historical Park can also be found | | | | Hope this helps you find the perfect San Francisco |
| here and features a visitor centre, a fleet of historic | | | | hotel for your stay. |