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Downtown & Embarcadero

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Historic grand hotel

An iconic 1,195-room Union Square institution open since 1904, featuring turn-of-the-20th-century European elegance, Bourbon Steak restaurant, cable car access at the door, and a $45 million suite renovation.

335 Powell St  ·  415-397-7000

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

Luxury high-rise hotel

Michelin Two-Key hotel occupying floors 39–48 of a Financial District skyscraper, with sweeping Bay views, the Orafo restaurant, and a new seasonal sky-high pop-up bar on the 40th-floor terrace.

222 Sansome St  ·  415-276-9888

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Convention hotel

821-room waterfront hotel at Embarcadero Center featuring a signature 17-story atrium lobby, recently renovated guest rooms, and Eclipse Kitchen & Bar overlooking the Financial District.

5 Embarcadero Center  ·  415-788-1234

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Historic luxury hotel

San Francisco landmark since 1909, with a sky-lit indoor pool, 556 rooms, and two iconic dining venues—the crystal-chandeliered Garden Court and the celebrated Pied Piper Bar.

2 New Montgomery St  ·  415-512-1111

Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square

Full-service luxury hotel

Situated directly on Union Square, this flagship hotel offers panoramic city views, easy cable car access, and proximity to Chinatown and the Financial District.

345 Stockton St  ·  415-398-1234

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Full-service business hotel

Well-located full-service hotel in the heart of the Financial District, popular with business travelers for its comfortable rooms, professional staff, and on-site bar.

750 Kearny St  ·  415-433-6600

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Independent boutique hotel

Family-owned and operated since 1948, this Union Square hotel on Sutter Street offers one of the few outdoor pools in the neighborhood and consistently strong service reviews.

351 Geary St  ·  415-781-7800

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Boutique hotel

Highly rated Union Square boutique hotel earning top TripAdvisor value rankings with friendly staff and excellent city views.

450 Powell St  ·  415-986-0110

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Classic hotel

Top-rated value hotel directly on Union Square, consistently ranked among the best values in San Francisco with highly praised location and staff.

433 Powell St  ·  415-362-2004

Britex Fabrics

Specialty fabric store

A San Francisco institution since 1952, now at 117 Post Street, offering 8,000 square feet of hand-selected textiles, trims, and sewing supplies from around the world.

117 Post St  ·  415-392-2910

Nintendo San Francisco

Gaming and entertainment retail

The brand's flagship San Francisco store, opened in May 2025 at 331 Powell Street, offering Nintendo games, merchandise, and interactive experiences near Union Square.

331 Powell St

Macy's Union Square

Department store

San Francisco's flagship Macy's department store anchoring Union Square, open for full-service shopping across multiple floors of fashion, beauty, and home goods.

170 O'Farrell St  ·  415-397-3333

Anine Bing

Contemporary fashion boutique

Danish-born designer Anine Bing's Jackson Square boutique, curated specifically for San Francisco's climate and style, offering women's clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories.

412 Jackson St

Isabel Marant

Luxury fashion boutique

Award-winning French designer Isabel Marant's Jackson Square boutique offering men's and women's clothing and accessories, worn by international style icons.

455 Jackson St

Filson

Heritage outdoor clothing and gear

Located in the historic Belli Building (built 1850) on Montgomery Street, Filson produces high-quality work and outdoor wear for both men and women.

722 Montgomery St

FASHIONPHILE

Luxury resale boutique

Union Square luxury resale boutique buying and selling authenticated pre-owned designer handbags, accessories, and jewelry.

135 Maiden Lane

Shinola

Watches, leather goods, and lifestyle boutique

Detroit-based boutique watchmaker and leather goods shop nestled in the charming Hotaling Place alleyway in the heart of Jackson Square.

53 Hotaling Place

The Epicurean Trader

Specialty food and wine shop

Ferry Building specialty grocer and wine shop with a well-curated selection of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, local provisions, and natural wines, beloved by locals and commuters alike.

1 Ferry Building, Shop 14

Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant

Wine bar and bottle shop

Nearly 3,000-square-foot wine bar, bottle shop, and cheese destination inside the Ferry Building, offering wines from around the world and daily by-the-glass pours.

1 Ferry Building, Shop 23  ·  415-391-9400

Recchiuti Confections

Artisan chocolate shop

San Francisco-born chocolatier with a Ferry Building location, handcrafting small-batch truffles and confections using premium cacao.

1 Ferry Building, Shop 30  ·  415-834-9494

Exploratorium

Interactive science and art museum

World-renowned hands-on museum at Pier 15 on the Embarcadero, with 650+ interactive exhibits blending science, art, and human perception, open Tuesday–Sunday with adults-only After Dark Thursdays.

Pier 15, The Embarcadero  ·  415-528-4444

Ferry Building Marketplace

Historic landmark food hall and market

The Embarcadero's 1898 Beaux-Arts landmark houses around 50 artisan shops and restaurants and hosts the celebrated Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

1 The Embarcadero

San Francisco Railway Museum

Transit history museum

Free museum in the Financial District dedicated to the history of San Francisco's streetcars, cable cars, and rail transportation, featuring interactive exhibits and historic artifacts.

77 Steuart St  ·  415-974-1948

Museum of San Francisco

City history museum

Opened in 2019 by the San Francisco Historical Society and housed in the first San Francisco Mint building, this Financial District museum focuses on the city's rich and layered history.

608 Commercial St

Gallery Japonesque

Japanese contemporary art gallery

Jackson Square gallery curated by Koichi Hara featuring Japanese artists from ancient to contemporary, with a focus on stone sculpture, mixed-media work, and lithographs.

824 Montgomery St  ·  415-391-8860

San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Galleries

Public contemporary art galleries

City-run galleries at three locations making contemporary Bay Area art accessible to broad audiences through curated exhibitions, with current shows running through January 2027.

1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place (City Hall)  ·  415-554-6080

Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco

Contemporary art museum

Financial District contemporary art institution showcasing rotating exhibits of colorful and innovative works from local and international artists.

900 Minnesota St

Embarcadero Center Cinema

Independent and art-house cinema

Long-running Landmark Theatres cinema in Embarcadero Center 1, screening independent, foreign, and art-house films for Financial District audiences.

1 Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level  ·  415-352-0835

Embarcadero YMCA

Full-service community gym and pool

Established 1908 YMCA branch at 169 Steuart Street in the Financial District offering a full gym, indoor pool, group fitness classes, and cardio equipment, open Monday–Saturday.

169 Steuart St  ·  415-957-9622

Equinox Pine Street

Premium fitness club

High-end Equinox gym in the Financial District offering a full range of cardio, strength, and group fitness equipment in a clean, professionally staffed facility.

301 Pine St

Equinox Sports Club San Francisco

Premium multi-sport fitness club

Full-service Union Square Equinox with extensive cardio equipment, weights, pools, and group fitness studios, catering to downtown professionals.

747 Market St

FITNESS SF – Transbay

Full-service gym

Well-reviewed Financial District gym near the Transbay Terminal with consistently clean equipment, extensive cardio machines, and a welcoming staff.

35 Beale St

FITNESS SF – Embarcadero

Full-service gym

Embarcadero Center location of the locally owned FITNESS SF chain, with tons of equipment, clean facilities, and a top-rated manager team.

Embarcadero Center

Bay Club Financial District

Full-service athletic club

Upscale Financial District athletic club offering outstanding service, top-quality gym equipment, and yoga studios including a space with Embarcadero views for sunrise sessions.

One The Embarcadero

Barry's FiDi

High-intensity interval training studio

Financial District outpost of the internationally known Barry's bootcamp brand, offering treadmill-and-floor HIIT classes in a high-energy red-lit studio environment.

535 Mission St

CorePower Yoga – Fremont Street

Hot yoga and sculpt studio

Financial District yoga studio on Fremont Street near Salesforce Tower offering heated vinyasa, yoga sculpt, and functional strength classes timed to the downtown office schedule.

45 Fremont St

Hot 8 Yoga

Hot yoga studio

LGBTQ-friendly hot yoga studio near Union Square, family-owned and highly rated for its notoriously heated rooms, welcoming community, and impeccably clean facilities.

580 Market St

Embarcadero Plaza

Public urban plaza and park

4.1-acre SF Rec & Parks plaza at Market Street and The Embarcadero, open year-round, featuring open space, public art, and winter ice skating.

Market St & The Embarcadero