Financial District, CA

San Francisco

Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes and a city
Financial District - Ferry Building featuring street scenes
Financial District - Ferry Building
Financial District - Ferry Building
Mingle with businesspeople in the excellent bars and restaurants of this neighborhood where there is a large concentration of corporate headquarters.

San Francisco’s Financial District is the city’s business hub and is home to the headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies as well as upscale hotels. Gaze up at the Transamerica Pyramid, an iconic 48-story skyscraper. Shop for upscale fashionable clothing, beauty products, jewelry and accessories in this busy neighborhood.

Come here during the week and join the suited businesspeople making their way down the sidewalks. Look up at the cluster of sky-high towers that line the streets. Among them is the 850-foot (260-meter) tall Transamerica Pyramid, an imposing structure that can be seen from across the city. Enter the visitor center and watch a short film about the building’s construction.

Buy tickets to a show at the Punch Line Comedy Club. This intimate theater showcases underground talent as well as well-known headline comedians.

Walk to the Ferry Building Marketplace from the Financial District in less than 10 minutes. This wonderful marketplace sells a varied range of high-quality produce. Purchase books, ceramics, fruits, nuts, fine wines and many more items. This marketplace also features cafés selling premium hand-picked Chinese teas and specialty coffees.

Find Union Square just a 10-minute walk southwest of the Financial District. This public square is one of the main shopping destinations in the city. Browse local artworks, antiques, high-end fashionable clothing and beauty products. Cafés, wine bars and trendy restaurants also border the plaza.

San Francisco’s Financial District borders one of the largest and oldest Chinatowns in North America. Survey buildings decorated in ornate gold dragons and dine in some of the best Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Chinatown also hosts cultural events, including lion dances and flower fairs, throughout the year.

The Financial District is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from San Francisco International Airport. Ride Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains to Montgomery Street Station. Private parking lots are available in the district.

Experience fine dining and shopping in the city’s financial and corporate center.

Popular places to visit

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Embarcadero Center

4/5(29 reviews)

During your visit to San Francisco, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Embarcadero Center. Amble around this vibrant area's Chinatown or experience its fascinating museums.

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4/5(148 reviews)

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Historical fountain located at the intersection of Market Street, where Geary and Kearny Streets connect in downtown San Francisco, California. The oldest surviving monument in San Francisco. After an earthquake in 1906, the fountain, which was one of the few remaining structures on Market Street, became a central meeting place for the people in San Francisco. It's interesting to learn new things when traveling.

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Financial District Hotel Deals

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$3,455 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$3,455
NT$4,066 total
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,168 reviews)
They charge $75 for parking you can park across the street for $38 front desk was pretty rude hotel is nice and convenient.

Reviewed on 2025/12/23

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$3,153 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
NT$3,153
NT$3,711 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,816 reviews)
Good ratio of price and quality

Reviewed on 2025/12/22

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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is NT$5,065 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
NT$5,065
NT$7,407 total
Jan 23 - 2026/1/24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,004 reviews)
Always a pleasure to come back and stay here, location, Amenities and overall room experience is excellent. Thank you Hyatt Embarcadero!

Reviewed on 2025/12/24

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5 out of 5
2 New Montgomery St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$8,479 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
NT$8,479
NT$9,979 total
Jan 2 - 2026/1/3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Just a spectacular place to stay! Beautifully appointed. All staff were very friendly and accommodating We will definitely be back!

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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Galleria Park Hotel

Galleria Park Hotel

4 out of 5
191 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$3,701 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$3,701
NT$5,651 total
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
includes taxes & fees
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
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Omni San Francisco Hotel

Omni San Francisco Hotel

4.5 out of 5
500 California St San Francisco CA
The price is NT$5,062 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
NT$5,062
NT$7,218 total
Jan 3 - 2026/1/4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,240 reviews)
Great staff, great food and amenities.

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Omni San Francisco Hotel
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Chinatown which includes street scenes

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4/5(268 area reviews)

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Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

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4/5(5,164 area reviews)

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North Beach which includes skyline and a city

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4.5/5(2,699 area reviews)

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Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

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3/5(1,084 area reviews)

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