Where to stay
Best neighbourhoods
in San Francisco
Every neighbourhood scored for accessibility, value, local feel, and more. Honest trade-offs on each — no superlatives without substance.
Top pick
North Beach
City Lights bookstore, Vesuvio bar, Coit Tower, and the best espresso in SF — the Beat Generation still haunts these streets.
North Beach
Top pickCity Lights bookstore, Vesuvio bar, Coit Tower, and the best espresso in SF — the Beat Generation still haunts these streets.
9/10
Walk
5/10
Price
7/10
Local
9/10
Central
Mission District
GoodThe Latino heartbeat of SF — best burritos in America, world-class murals, and the sunniest microclimate in the city.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
8/10
Local
7/10
Central
The Castro
Trade-offThe birthplace of modern LGBTQ+ political culture — Harvey Milk's camera shop, the Castro Theatre, and a neighbourhood that changed the world.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
8/10
Local
7/10
Central
Hayes Valley
Trade-offSF's most polished neighbourhood — boutique hotels, Sightglass Coffee, and the best post-symphony dining in the city.
9/10
Walk
5/10
Price
7/10
Local
8/10
Central
Pacific Heights
Trade-offSF's most beautiful Victorian streetscapes, jaw-dropping bay views, and the quiet confidence of old money.
8/10
Walk
4/10
Price
8/10
Local
6/10
Central
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