What's Chinatown Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Chinatown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Columbus Tower and Old St. Mary's Cathedral. There's plenty more to see, including Dragon's Gate and Portsmouth Square.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Chinatown?
We have 43 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Chinatown:
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Orchard Garden Hotel
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Garden • Central location
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
City-center hotel- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Grant Plaza Hotel
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to Get to Chinatown
Flying to:
- Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 12 mi (19.4 km) from Chinatown
- San Francisco Intl. 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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
- Columbus Tower
- Dragon's Gate
- Portsmouth Square
- Old St. Mary's Cathedral
- St. Mary Square
Things to Do in Chinatown
- Chinese Historical Society of America
- Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company