China Basin Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit China Basin
Stay near popular China Basin attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco SkyStar Wheel - Private Gondolas
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in China Basin
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
"The room, staff and free breakfast were great. There was only one problem. The parking situation was very bad. The hotel has ten spaces total. To get to those spaces if any are available is a very difficult process and cost $100 per night. When you pull up to the hotel you quickly learn there is ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Hotel VIA
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"I wrote a separate letter to you about being kept up all night by the room above and Noone picking up at the front desk for an hour and having to leave a message w the manager on duty"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great staff. Rooms were a little dated and hallways felt like a cruise ship with narrow low ceilings. Nice rooftop deck and complimentary water bottles. Good location."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
Where to stay in China Basin
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
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.
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
