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Visit our San Francisco Travel Blog for interesting and informative articles on all there is to do, see and experience during your next visit to San Francisco!

Whether you're coming for a short visit or an extended stay, our San Francisco Travel Blog provides you with useful information about dining, shopping, attractions, and the best 'Things to do in San Francisco!'

Our San Francisco Hotel is located in the heart of Union Square and close to all there is to do, see and experience in beautiful San Francisco.

Our San Francisco Travel Blog is here to give you all the best advise, insight and recommendations for upcoming events, travel tips, 'San Francisco Things to Do' and more.

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Learn About the City’s Architecture on This Interesting Walking Tour

July 25, 2018

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Cindy L. Smith

Architecture San Francisco offers a walking tour for architectural enthusiasts by an architectural enthusiast. You won’t just look at pretty buildings – you’ll get an in-depth understanding of the planning of the city and how the buildings speak to the city’s history...Read more >

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San Francisco Things to Do: Visiting San Francisco Art Galleries

Art in our city is flourishing and you’ll find evidence of its vitality at many San Francisco art galleries near Hotel Union Square...

July 6, 2018

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Jana Free

San Francisco’s art scene received a boost in interest and has become stronger since the San Francisco Museum of Art revealed its grand remodel. Today, art in our city is flourishing and you’ll find evidence of its vitality at many San Francisco art galleries near Hotel Union Square. Head to these g...

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Discover Kid-Friendly San Francisco Activities

From beaches and maritime parks to museums and science centers, there are plenty of Kid-Friendly San Francisco Activities to enjoy near Hotel Union Square.

June 21, 2018

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Jana Free

Families with children find a wealth of San Francisco Things to Do, many just moments from our San Francisco Hotel...Read more >

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Groovy Man! Explore Haight-Ashbury

It’s been 51 years since the Summer of Love – see what Haight-Ashbury is like today!

May 2, 2018

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Cindy L. Smith

Whether you are coming to re-visit Haight-Ashbury armed with memories of the Summer of Love, or you weren’t yet alive when it occurred, a visit to Haight-Ashbury provides a look into this iconic part of the city’s history...Read more >

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California Academy of Sciences: Guests at Our San Francisco Hotel Enjoy 20% Admission

Visit several attractions in one at one of the largest natural history museums in the world.

April 24, 2018

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Cindy L. Smith

Hotel Union Square offers many impressive amenities to our guests including 20% off the price of admission to the California Academy of Sciences – a popular attraction in San Francisco...Read more >

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Play Ball! See a Giants Game During Your Spring Visit to San Francisco

Enjoy a game at AT&T Park, which was named the most beautiful park in professional baseball.

April 18, 2018

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Cindy L. Smith

It’s that time of year again when baseball fans come from far and wide to enjoy a Giants game at AT&T Park. Their last World Series win was in 2014, and fans are hoping that this will be the year that they will repeat that success...Read more >

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About Hotel Union Square

Built in 1913, our Union Square Hotel was San Francisco's first boutique hotel. Original murals remain and are featured in the beautiful fusion of Art Deco and classic San Francisco style. The sleek furnishings sit amidst a rich color palate of crimson, shades of grey and earthy taupe.

Our ideal Union Square location puts our guests in the very heart of the San Francisco Shopping District and just 1 block from the historic Cable Car Turnaround. Guests at Hotel Union Square are a short stroll from top San Francisco Restaurants, Attractions and Activities.

Our boutique hotel offers an ideal location, beautiful accommodations and friendly service making Hotel Union Square a popular choice for both business and leisure guests.