Mid-Market Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Mid-Market
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 Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
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 fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
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 Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
Top hotels in Mid-Market
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
"Very convenient location and clean facility"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
"Even though we booked “housekeeping daily” in 5 nights our room was cleaned only twice. The breakfast is really not good at all. Maintaining the breakfast room is clearly not a priority. One of two elevators didn’t work for three days. The hotel is one block from skid row, if you are not accustomed ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Lot was full so parked down the street which cost $80 for 24 hours. Staff were great, very friendly, polite and helpful. Offered information on things close by and local. The room was plain but clean. No refrigerator, no mirrors or tables. It was fine. Hotel lobby was nice. I would stay there again ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was fine, but it was just a hotel. They had clearly done some renovations in the bathroom but were cheap. Like you could tell they just laid a new tub over the old one, so that the new one felt "bubbly", like you're standing on a big air pocket below. The location was incredible, we loved ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Bar was perfect"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Mid-Market
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 San Francisco Bay – 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.
