The Best Hotels, Restaurants and Night Clubs in San Francisco, USA
Our team to SF is experienced travelers, mature but very young of mind.
"I left my heart in San Francisco, High on a hill, it calls to me." sang Tony Bennett in 1962 as
an intro to the birth of the "flower power", the Hippies on Haight-Ashbury in 1967, where the focus rather
was "sex, drugs and rock n' roll". It's not surprising that it all started in San Francisco,
a unique and breathtaking metropolis, easy life, gay and lesbian friendly, clean air,
and beautiful parks and sunny beaches.
San Francisco City measure only 50 square miles, but justly ranks as one of the greatest cities in the world. Famous for grand-dame Victorians, classic cable cars, dynamic diversity, a beautiful waterfront, a soaring crimson bridge, and unique neighborhoods which are treasures of its own, the “City by the Bay” truly has it all. Trend-defining cuisine ranging from gourmet-starred dining to outrageous food trucks; world-renowned symphony, ballet, theater, and opera; plus almost boundless outdoor adventures, San Francisco justifiably stands out as one of the ultimate must-sees on any traveler’s wish list. Come and discover the variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity.
San Francisco City measure only 50 square miles, but justly ranks as one of the greatest cities in the world. Famous for grand-dame Victorians, classic cable cars, dynamic diversity, a beautiful waterfront, a soaring crimson bridge, and unique neighborhoods which are treasures of its own, the “City by the Bay” truly has it all. Trend-defining cuisine ranging from gourmet-starred dining to outrageous food trucks; world-renowned symphony, ballet, theater, and opera; plus almost boundless outdoor adventures, San Francisco justifiably stands out as one of the ultimate must-sees on any traveler’s wish list. Come and discover the variety of sites, shops, and restaurants that reflect the City's great ethnic and cultural diversity.
The Best Hotels in San Francisco
The StarTripper Journal presents the best places to stay in San Francisco,
both international luxury and boutique choices.
Our Team recommands these great hotels:
Located on the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower in the Financial District in the heart of the city,
breathtaking views over San Francisco Bay, the city’s major attractions, including Fisherman’s Wharf,
Union Square and the Ferry Building, all within easy reach. The ideal choice for guests who desire modern design and state-of-the-art technology, first class beds with goose down beddings and pillow menu, executive desk, Italian marble bathrooms, 24-hour superb fitness center, top spa (an oasis in a busy city), and a relaxation lounge —accompanied by the highest level of warm, personalized service.
We prefer the bay view.
222 Sansome Street
Located on the cable car line and just steps away from Union Square, Ferry Building, Chinatown
and North Beach.This Hotel provides luxury accommodations in the heart of downtown San Francisco, offers modern amenities in a boutique ambiance due to its Florentine Renaissance architecture, Italian marble, rich fabrics and Austrian crystal chandeliers.
The finest accommodations, luxurious bedding including plush, down comforters surrounded by soft cotton duvets, Chinese marble vanities in every bath, expansive ceilings and beautiful crown molding. Top service minded staff.
Ideal for a romantic getaway.
500 California Street
A sensuous, chic and discerningly different boutique hotel situated at the top of Nob Hill in downtown
San Francisco, overlooks Grace Cathedral and offers panoramic views of the city, major attractions,
including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square and the Ferry Building, are all in easy reach. Very elegant spacious rooms with a distinctive identity, centered on intricate patterns and bold hues – a style continually emerging in today’s high fashion and design trends worldwide, every room is uniquely styled and offers panoramic views of the city.
An award-winning spa, relaxation in the adults-only indoor hot tub or by the lounge’s fireplace.
Very attentive and professional staff, the perfect getaway for both young lovers and mature gourmets.
1075 California Street
A new Boutique Hotel right at the corner of Sutter and Buchanan Street, located where Japantown,
the Fillmore and Pacific Heights intersect, a San Francisco as you’ve always dreamed it –
a vibrant neighborhood where some of the city’s best dining, shopping and cultural experiences
tango together in endlessly entertaining ways.
This boutique hotel mixes the legacy of the Barbary Coast and the city's rich heritage with a thoroughly modern thirst for the good life, well sized airy rooms, zen-meets-boutique chic ambiance, free evening wine reception, and very service-minded staff. Working desk, very good beds with first class beddings. A realy peaceful hotel in a busy city.
1800 Sutter Street
Located on the Oakland waterfront of Bay Area, just 5 minutes from Downtown Oakland’s Historic
and Business District, Convention Center, Chinatown and famed Jack London Square restaurant and
entertainment venues, free airport and local transportation, and a short distance to SF centre.
A new high quality hotel, first class amenities, spacious guestrooms and suites with first class beds and beddings, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee/tea makers, free hot breakfast, fitness room and business center, perfect for leisure and business travelers. All rooms and suites are smoke and pet free so you can really enjoy the fresh Bay Area air. Very friendly staff who emphasis on quality service.
Ask for the waterfront view.
1755 Embarcadero, Oakland
The Best Restaurants in San Francisco
The StarTripper Journal presents the best places to dine in San Francisco, both international gourmet
and good American choices.
San Francisco, a beautiful warm city with hundreds of restaurants featuring cuisines from around the
world – eating choices are as limitless as your cravings.
Want a 15-course tasting menu at the latest trendsetting restaurant, plateful of Chinese dumplings or a tasty steak at an old-timey steakhouse? And don’t forget all the wonderful seafood.
San Francisco has it all, and its top cuisine if you know where to go!
Want a 15-course tasting menu at the latest trendsetting restaurant, plateful of Chinese dumplings or a tasty steak at an old-timey steakhouse? And don’t forget all the wonderful seafood.
San Francisco has it all, and its top cuisine if you know where to go!
In Atelier Crenn the interior is
surprisingly simple and casual, very clean décor,
neutral and soft lighting and sealed concrete floors,
but it's all about artistic food,
and French wine.In her atelier Chef Dominique Crenn and her team are presenting their culinary art-dishes, all great art-work, beautiful presented, inviting and exciting, bathed in bubbles or atop pristine logs, but an earnest love for and dedication to the essence of rustic virgin ingredients.
You choose between a Signature Courses menu and the Chef's Grand Tasting Menu, not a traditional list of dishes, the menu is a seasonally inspired poem. It's all so emotinal beautiful and fresh. Probably the only real foodstudio in America.
3127 Fillmore Street
Far downhill the Hyde Street, one of San Francisco’s trendiest districts, one of America’s most
talented chefs Gary Danko offers an intimate, inviting atmosphere, with modern paintings in his
modern but elegant restaurant.The cuisine is modern but classic, using the best French techniques, based on fresh produce in the season, such as sea scallops served with asparagus-pea purée in the spring and butternut squash and caramelized apples in the winter.
This is the ultimate fine dining. Try the Kendall Farms crème fraiche and Black Sea Osetra caviar.
800 North Point at Hyde Street
Located on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, with unforgettable views of San Francisco Bay,
the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, San Francisco's spectacular skyline and Alcatraz.The Franciscan Crab Restaurant, recently remodeled, high ceilings and twenty foot windows, has been a long standing part of San Francisco seafood dining, offers seafood favorites as Dungeness Crab, Crispy Crabcakes, Seafood Antipasto, fresh oysters, and steamed mussels, also freshly made burrata and salumi.
Pier 43 ½, Fisherman's Wharf
A new authentic American restaurant, downtown in Sacramento Street, designed as a classic SF
Tavern, or an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans,
casual but elegant.Chef Tyler Florence presents his passion for high quality contemporary American cuisine, ranging from classic cuisine to rustic delicacies. A short but delicious menu presents entrées like chicken, sea bass and steak.
Try the Organic Fried Chicken with buttermilk brine, roasted garlic, crisp herbs and lemon.
558 Sacramento Street
The Best Night Clubs in San Francisco
San Francisco's nightlife scene is diverse, friendly, intense, and warm.
If you like to start the evening with a cocktail or four, go to Union Square, the neighbourhood for amazing,
delicious cocktails made by "experts" – or go to Mission to rub elbows with locals at one of the unpretentious dive
bars in the Mission neighbourhood.
To dance the night away go to SoMa – where you find a mix of DJ beats and live bands, ranging from punk to rockabilly to pop and more – cabarets and performing artists, live music acts and amazing DJs.
And as a perfect ending of a night out dancing, why not stroll slowly home and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco sunrise.
The San Francisco Club Guide:
To dance the night away go to SoMa – where you find a mix of DJ beats and live bands, ranging from punk to rockabilly to pop and more – cabarets and performing artists, live music acts and amazing DJs.
And as a perfect ending of a night out dancing, why not stroll slowly home and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco sunrise.
The San Francisco Club Guide:
Raven Bar is San Francisco’s Premier Throwback Nightclub & South Of Market Happy Hour
destination. Raven’s weekly DJs play the Throwback R&B, Hip Hop, & Pop Music
Videos you love, and the flexible space is perfect for drinks and dancing.Rave boasts an ambitious drink program – delicious cocktails – all night happy hour specials – great music and friendly service.
Visitors and many locals choose Raven as their preferred drink and dancing destination.
1151 Folsom St.
Temple – a futuristic dance destination spread across 15,000 square feet, the tri-level
nightspot offering different EDM sounds on each floor – a venue for the artist, by the artists,
which means top DJs and live musical performers are set to be live inside a venue with the
latest technology in lighting and sound.The main room is built around the massive dance floor which lets everyone get up close and personal with the elevated DJ booth. On top of that there are multiple rooms with different sounds so it is easy to find your favorite.
A must for late-night dancers.
540 Howard Str.
DNA Lounge in the SoMa district is one of San Francisco’s best danceclubs – hosting an
always-eclectic variety of events – all-ages live music, dance parties, burlesque shows
and lecture series – late-night dancing, live music, and DJs nearly every night
of the week.Two stages, four dance floors, seven bars and a full-service 24/7 restaurant and café. This is the place for all-ages dance-happy youngsters – the place to dance, mengle and meet.
Avoid sportswear - unless you're a celebrity!
375 Eleventh St.
On an enticing alley in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square, a lone neon sign leads into
a soaring room of fluted columns, mahogany paneling, plush banquettes and distinguished
artwork.White jacketed bartenders hold forth behind a gently curved bar, mixing top classic cocktails - a civilized speakeasy, a supper club or an elegant saloon, BIX offers modern American cuisine served in a soaring two-story dining room to the strains of live jazz nightly.
We love this stylish place with top live jazz performance.
56 Gold Street
