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Property	Property class	Guest rating
LUMA Hotel San Francisco	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,545 reviews	View
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,217 reviews	View
The St. Regis San Francisco	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 730 reviews	View
1 Hotel San Francisco	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 571 reviews	View
Hotel VIA	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,563 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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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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 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.

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A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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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Ancient columns and an ornate archway in a historical site.

Marina District

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

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Top South of Market Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was ver accommodating. We arrived in the morning hoping to just drop off our bags until check in and we were able to get into our room very early. Overall, the hotel was quiet even though they were doing some minor construction. I would definitely stay again."

Hotel Garrett

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was very straightforward, pastries, fruit, and coffee. I can't speak to the coffee, but the pastries were tasty. The SoMa neighborhood doesn't feel very safe, and the parking is almost non existent. If you need to park in the city beyond your checkout time, I'd just find a nearby covered parking garage. The check in line moved so slowly with just one clerk that I nearly canceled our room, and we were nervous we'd end up in the motel part of the property. Thankfully our hotel rooms were in the actual secured part of the tower. The clerk was helpful with options when one of our rooms wasn't ready on time. The building doesn't match the "luxury, fully renovated" internet description. But the rooms were clean and comfortable. They're pretty worried about damage to the rooms, as they charge a security deposit higher than the cost of a night's stay. And based on the level of solo travelers and the hygiene issues of some of our fellow guests, it makes sense. There is no AC in the room, but you can open a window to open and we find the switch for a ceiling fan. Both of those can add to the noise, but the fan on a slower setting was quiet enough. So it all worked out well in the end."

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, Chase Center and San Francisco Bay.

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

Based on our traveller data, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is one of the top choices for your stay in South of Market. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Moscone Convention Center, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include The Pickwick Hotel and Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown.

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

Expedia has 195 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 Chase Center are some other places worth a visit. San Francisco Bay and Pier 39 are some popular places to visit in the area around South of Market. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as 1015 Folsom or The Stud.

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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LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel VIA

1 Hotel San Francisco

Soma House

The Utah Inn

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Garrett

The St. Regis San Francisco

Harbor Court Hotel

W San Francisco

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

SF Central Hotel

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Hotel Griffon

The Clancy, Autograph Collection by Marriott

The Pickwick Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

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Where to stay in South of Market

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Nob Hill

Marina District

Top South of Market Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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