What's Union Square Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Union Square, especially its cafés and architecture. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Westfield San Francisco Centre to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include SHN Curran Theatre.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Union Square?

We have 125 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Union Square:

Club Wyndham Canterbury

Edwardian hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Nightclub • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

City-center guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Hotel Zetta San Francisco

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Union Square

Flying to:

• • San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Union Square
• • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Union Square
• • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from Union Square

Getting to Union Square on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop
• • Powell St & Post St Stop
• • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop

Things to See and Do in and around Union Square

What to See in Union Square

• • Union Square
• • San Francisco Visitor's Center
• • St. Patrick Catholic Church
• • Yerba Buena Gardens
• • Flood Building

Things to Do in Union Square

• • SHN Curran Theatre
• • Westfield San Francisco Centre
• • Maiden Lane
• • Golden Gate Theatre
• • SF Playhouse

Other Popular Union Square Attractions

• • American Conservatory Theater
• • Marines Memorial Theater
• • 77 Geary Galleries
• • San Francisco Mint
• • Alcove Theater

When Is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco?

• • Hottest months: September, October, August, June (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 53°F)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)