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Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,283 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,275 reviews	View
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,089 reviews	View
The St. Regis San Francisco	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 734 reviews	View

Where to stay in South of Market

Find the best South of Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

Dating back to the middle of the 19th Century, this historic wharf has been through many incarnations. Today it’s bursting with fun, sea lions and restaurants.

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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

Fashion puts its best foot forward in this vast shopping plaza.

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Downtown San Francisco

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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

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Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

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Russian Hill

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Van Ness Avenue.

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Top South of Market Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room is very clean and location is convenient."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South of Market?

South of Market is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its top museums and major shopping area. Experience the best of South of Market with a visit to Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay during your trip.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in South of Market?

Based on our traveller data, The Pickwick Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in South of Market. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Moscone Convention Center, and it offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include LUMA Hotel San Francisco and Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA.

How many hotels are there in the South of Market area?

Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodation options in South of Market to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Francisco area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South of Market, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in South of Market.

What can I see and do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

Attractions such as SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Market Street Railway Museum highlight San Francisco's cultural scene. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around South of Market include Pier 39, 1015 Folsom and The Stud. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monarch or Intersection for the Arts.

How can I get around South of Market and the greater San Francisco area?

If you want to see more of the city, Yerba Buena-Moscone Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Fourth-Brannan Station and Market St & 8th St Stop. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at San Francisco Station.

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1. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

2. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3. Hotel VIA

4. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

5. San Francisco Marriott Marquis

6. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

7. The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

8. Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa

9. Hotel Zetta San Francisco

10. W San Francisco

11. Signature San Francisco

12. Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

13. Hotel Zelos San Francisco

14. The Pickwick Hotel

15. Hotel Fiona

16. Hotel Griffon

17. 1 Hotel San Francisco

18. YOTEL San Francisco

19. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

20. Soma House

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Where to stay in South of Market

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Nob Hill

Russian Hill

Top South of Market Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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