South of Market

San Francisco

South of Market showing skyline, a city and city views
South of Market showing a fountain, city views and a city
South of Market featuring a city, a skyscraper and central business district
South of Market featuring skyline, city views and a city
South of Market featuring city views and a city as well as a small group of people

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Explore South of Market (SoMa), one of San Francisco’s most up-and-coming neighborhoods. Home to many of the new tech companies and other start-ups flocking to San Francisco, the area is still fairly undeveloped. Many of its attractions center around three points: South Park, Yerba Buena and Folsom Street.

The neighborhood name comes from the area’s old nickname, “South of the Slot,” which referred to its location on the grittier side of the Market Street cable car line during the California Gold Rush. Today, find it a bustling area with a busy downtown vibe, largely following the city’s tech boom.

Enjoy a sunny day or people watch in the elliptical South Park, modeled after London’s Berkeley Square and New York’s Gramercy Park. Walk toward the waterfront promenade. Watch a ballgame at AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the Major League Baseball team or a casual observer, the ballpark is a delight for spectators. Enjoy its classic design and beautiful view across San Francisco Bay.

Investigate the world-class collections in San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, known as SFMOMA. The striking building with 21st-century additions is as interesting as the exhibits inside. See pieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe, among the 30,000 works in the collection.

Cross the street to Yerba Buena Gardens. Stroll through the beautiful gardens or go bowling or ice-skating. See the latest exhibit in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts or take kids to Children’s Creativity Museum, formerly Zeum, an interactive technology museum.

Discover the exciting cultural scene of unique boutiques and restaurants around Eleventh and Folsom streets. Folsom Street is also home to the famous Folsom Street Fair, an annual celebration of the leather and fetish culture.

Find this sprawling area between Embarcadero and Eleventh Street, bounded between Market and Townsend streets. With its constant evolution, South of Market is always an interesting and entertaining place to visit.


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South of Market Hotel Deals

Soma House

Soma House

3.5 out of 5
121 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $103 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
CA $103
CA $148 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (669 reviews)
Baseball fan
"Great location to Oracle Park for a baseball game. Perfect 1 mile walking distance."

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2025

Soma House
San Francisco Marriott Marquis

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

4 out of 5
780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $234 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
CA $234
CA $324 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,245 reviews)
Nothing notable about it
"Hotel was nice but nothing overwhelmingly great about it. Very busy, so that may have affected the experience. I have stayed in nicer resorts in SF but it wasn’t bad either."

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

4 out of 5
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $227 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $227
CA $323 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"I liked how we were close to lots of places to go eat. We could even walk"

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

4 out of 5
100 Channel Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $283 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
CA $283
CA $333 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,241 reviews)
"Staff were not knowledgable regarding the location of ANY nearby restaurants."

Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $240 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $240
CA $283 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,724 reviews)
"it took 5 minutes to wall to ORACLE PARK. how can you top that. plus the rooftop bar ia a 10. see you in sept."

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
942 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $197 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
CA $197
CA $232 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,094 reviews)
"Great location, just a short walk from the Union square. Good breakfast with hot options changing on a daily basis. Coffee and tea available to take out any time of the day. Lovely smellies in the bathroom."

Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2025

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
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Other neighbourhoods around South of Market

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Downtown San Francisco

2.5/5(84 area reviews)

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

Downtown San Francisco
Union Square featuring a city and a skyscraper

Union Square

4/5(525 area reviews)

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

Union Square
Chinatown showing street scenes

Chinatown

4/5(26 area reviews)

Dragon's Gate and Ross Alley are top sights in Chinatown, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Chinatown
Financial District - Ferry Building

Financial District

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Financial District. Embarcadero Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at California St & Front St Stop or California St & Battery St Stop to see more of San Francisco.

Financial District
Nob Hill featuring street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

Nob Hill
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Mission District

4/5(5 area reviews)

Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.

Mission District


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