Mid-Market Travel Guide
San Francisco


Popular places to visit

Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.

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.

Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.

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 theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco ’s backyard.

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.
Things to do

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

de Young Museum General Admission Ticket

San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Top hotels in Mid-Market

YOTEL San Francisco
Great for an over night stay. The room is small but its comfortable. The only down side is that outside around the property there is alot of homeless hanging around which can feel a little uneasy
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Room was okay, nothing special
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
I feel like I paid more then what this hotel was worth. I got the cheap room and I literally got the cheap room. The lighting is very dim in the room. No refrigerator and the coffee maker did not make hot coffee. It made coffee but it was the same temp as the water I put in it. The carpet had some ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Breakfast is over priced for simple breakfast that is served cold. No microwaves in rooms was an inconvenience for guest having to go down to LL. The pool area was dirty.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The ad I saw said it had a restaurant.. no it does not it has a "grab n go" counter store which is VERY PRICEY 3 donuts and a choc milk $26.00. Check in staff are not very personable, water was not provided at check in was told to come back later and when I did they wanted to charge me for it. 3 ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mid-Market

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 San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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.

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.

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.

Chinatown
Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Commercial Street 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.
