Title: China Basin Travel Guide: Best of China Basin, San Francisco Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in China Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/China-Basin-San-Francisco-Hotels.0-n553248635976476972-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities)[China Basin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-China-Basin.d553248635976476972.Car-Hire-Guide)[China Basin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/China-Basin.d553248635976476972.Holidays-City-Breaks) # China Basin Travel Guide ## San Francisco ![Great experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/5dc42bb8-b758-4d1b-939e-1eda19b269ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great experience](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/5dc42bb8-b758-4d1b-939e-1eda19b269ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![China Basin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/ebed2954-226a-4a47-bc1b-a83b45111351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![great day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/721e28e6-2e72-4362-99c9-4b5f031642d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Giants Game](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3132/4f3e2c8a-9db4-4a5b-9847-fbd657d03158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit China Basin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Francisco travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco.dx178305) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oracle Park featuring a bay or harbor and street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063199/e9ded285-60f9-45a6-bde5-7fd5c5f20eea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oracle Park Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) ![Pier 39 featuring street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502576/0539d24a-33b1-4635-8e45-7397bf716773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pier 39 This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Park featuring a garden and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507464/52822685-2982-4242-a264-5feb076f1b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Park This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) ![Golden Gate Bridge featuring a suspension bridge or treetop walkway, night scenes and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508803/7f3a8683-169a-4f91-9706-80b0485198d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate Bridge Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) ![yerba buena gardens complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502553/b8bd040b-086b-4e6e-963b-c1bf398cf87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moscone Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) ![Alcatraz Island which includes a coastal town and island views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502554/4d59a35c-ed7e-4b54-b5f7-09ac7df7975b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alcatraz Island Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Attraction) ### Things to do ![California Academy of Sciences General Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219652/f0bca80b-682f-4287-bac0-eccb47dd5591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission £36 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/california-academy-of-sciences-daytime-admission.a219652.activity-details) ![San Francisco City Lights Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219776/95f2a2ad-387b-435e-99b1-49a9d049006c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours) £43 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-city-lights-cruise-2-hours.a219776.activity-details) ![Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/219896/8f48853e-8b87-4e6b-85c2-057f6b4e921c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions £77 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/go-city-san-francisco-all-inclusive-pass-with-30-attractions.a219896.activity-details) ![San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249490/828bcf12-0cb6-425c-9852-d5ed6cb7390e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour £146 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a249490.activity-details) ![Visit de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/852149/5f951497-8465-48c2-bf9a-eff985a5464e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### de Young Museum General Admission Ticket £15 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/de-young-museum-general-admission-ticket.a852149.activity-details) ![The official Alcatraz tour is included on this tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/671271/9e47b25d-f876-4e26-a93c-c6a0299b1363.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour £88 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco.a671271.activity-details) [See all activities in San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Francisco.d178305.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in China Basin ![Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31419900/31419890/91986f78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown 701 3rd St San Francisco CA £149 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,037 reviews) They need to be transparent about their parking situation. First of all its not free. And 2nd of all they dont have enough so if their garage is full you're out of luck and need to go somewhere else to park. Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=31419890&PinnedHotelID=31419890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) ![Hotel VIA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16820000/16819700/16819669/004f15cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel VIA 138 King St. San Francisco CA £165 20 Mar - 21 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,522 reviews) The staff was incredible, and the rooftop bar was picture perfect and so were the views Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=16819669&PinnedHotelID=16819669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/5971a3e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA £116 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,392 reviews) Great location and friendly staff! Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=10538&PinnedHotelID=10538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) ![Handlery Union Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6666/4fd95a3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Handlery Union Square Hotel 351 Geary St San Francisco CA £131 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,909 reviews) Shops nearby were helpful. Super close to a big Macy’s that had food options and in walking distance of a Trader Joe’s. The pool was under maintenance while we stayed which we were not informed about before hand. That was disappointing. Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=6666&PinnedHotelID=6666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/75f20517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St San Francisco CA £147 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (7,332 reviews) Room was small and very outdated definitely not worth the 400+ a night price Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) ![Hilton San Francisco Financial District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4302/96ca1121_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Financial District 750 Kearny St San Francisco CA £88 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,488 reviews) Excellent front desk staff and valet service. Room was beautiful and very clean. Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=4302&PinnedHotelID=4302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976476972) [See all 4,833 properties in China Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976476972) 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. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976476972) ## Check China Basin hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[12 Mar - 13 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14)[13 Mar - 14 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976476972&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around China Basin ![San Francisco skyline, Oracle Park, and a bustling marina at sunrise. Aerial view of the city's iconic landmarks. South Beach Harbor, San Francisco, California, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533114848/128f0ec3-9715-45a0-b04b-7ffc0ce1056e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Park Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-South-Park.dx553248621533114848) ![South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/160166/f4a16719-d8ac-4494-aeaa-4bbf3b1bebfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South of Market 3.5/5(113 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-South-Of-Market.dx160166) ![Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800129/895a1fcb-3136-48af-a057-777a91829d9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Union Square 4/5(287 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Union-Square.dx800129) ![Financial District - Ferry Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056710/319e7e61-5238-4be1-b204-11bb68880138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Financial District 4.5/5(37 area reviews) Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to Market Street Railway Museum – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Financial-District.dx6056710) ![Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151902/22bc1dd6-2f5f-4efc-bbac-d6cb6e07fc99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Francisco 3/5(52 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 Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Francisco-Downtown-San-Francisco.dx6151902) ![Chinatown showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004910/17102e5a-f21b-410b-a439-c24213757206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chinatown 3.5/5(8 area reviews) Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. St. Mary Square 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. 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