What's Chinatown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Columbus Tower. There's plenty more to see, including Dragon's Gate and Commercial Street.
Where are the best places to stay in Chinatown?
We have 43 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top lodging choices in Chinatown:
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Orchard Garden Hotel
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Central location
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
City centre hotel- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Grant Plaza Hotel
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 12 mi (19.4 km) from Chinatown
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Chinatown
- San Carlos, CA (SQL), 21.1 mi (34 km) from Chinatown
Getting to Chinatown on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop
- Powell St & Clay St Stop
- California St & Stockton St Stop
Things to see and do in and around Chinatown
What to see in Chinatown
- Dragon's Gate
- Commercial Street
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral
- St. Mary Square
- Columbus Tower
Things to do in Chinatown
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company