Jackson Square Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Jackson Square
Stay near popular Jackson Square 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
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Jackson Square
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Location, safe"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"I can't say enough good things about this hotel. The location is incredible, literally 2 blocks from Pier 39. Every staff member was incredibly helpful and genuinely happy and friendly. But best of all was rhe breakfast buffet. It had everything we could ask for and more, and incredibly fresh. I ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"For the price of this Hilton and no swimming pool it’s not the Hilton that is no no pool restaurant doesn ’t really open close at eight bar close at 10 if that’s what you were looking for and that’s the place for you at $400 a room it wasn’t worth it, but it wasn’t the Hilton that I come to know and ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"The hotel itself is beautiful, but unfortunately, the customer service is anything but accommodating. We ended up needing additional sleeping space, so I requested a rollaway bed and was told no. I then asked about upgrading to a larger room and was told the hotel was completely sold out with absolutely ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
Where to stay in Jackson Square
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 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.
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.
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.