Union Square

San Francisco

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Union Square which includes street scenes, signage and a city
Union Square which includes a city, street scenes and a square or plaza
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Union Square showing street scenes, signage and central business district

Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.

Union Square is one of the largest shopping plazas in the United States, and always a huge draw for visitors to San Francisco.

Visitors to Union Square will find themselves among some of the finest upmarket and glamorous names in the world of fashion. High-end labels like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada, Burberry and Hugo Boss all have a presence here. A few blocks away, you can pick up the latest designs straight from the catwalk. Alongside, you’ll also find both quaint and expensive antiques and jewellery. Shopping in Union Square is a popular pastime all year round thanks to the choice of shops and San Francisco’s temperate climate.

In addition to the designer stores, there is a fair share of local colour and character. If you make a beeline for Gump’s, a particular popular haunt for locals, then you can pick up some of the most stylish home decor that money can buy.

Union Square was dedicated by the first mayor of the city, John Geary, back in 1850, and named after the pro-union Civil War rallies which were held here. The name itself refers to the park in San Francisco, which was originally created as a green haven and public plaza within the increasingly bustling cityscape.

A few decades later, this location had developed in a chic and fashionable residential district. However, disaster was to strike the region early in the twentieth century, when the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 devastated the area’s hotels and shops. The community and area was rebuilt, though, and today the area is better than ever a prime shopping and dining region, with a unique, colourful character.

The plaza also features the totemic Dewey Monument, a tall Corinthian column which features a bronze statue of the goddess Victory accompanied by a trident. A number of modern art sculptures are also on display in the square.

Parking can be tricky in this area. The best way to Union Square is by taking one of the characterful antique streetcars which pass by Union Square at regular intervals.


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Top hotels in Union Square

Taj Campton Place

Taj Campton Place

5 out of 5
340 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
The price is RM753 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
RM753
RM1,033 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"super staff"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Taj Campton Place
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM428 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
RM428
RM505 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,981 reviews)
"Great Location!!, clean rooms."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is RM871 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
RM871
RM1,025 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,772 reviews)
"Loved it, thanks"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Handlery Union Square Hotel
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4 out of 5
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
The price is RM842 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM842
RM1,157 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. We loved that there was a separate living area from the bedrooms and that it had two TVs! The location was very convenient and everything was spotless."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4 out of 5
450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is RM738 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM738
RM1,043 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,779 reviews)
"This is our 4th time staying at this beautiful hotel. The beds are so comfortable and the rooms are always clean. The hotel is stunningly beautiful with so much to appreciate. The staff is truly the definition of EXCELLENT customer service."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

4.5 out of 5
222 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM824 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
RM824
RM1,164 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a nightclub, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,587 reviews)
"I was disappointed that the pool wasn't open and I didn't see a reference to that when I booked"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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Other neighbourhoods around Union Square

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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(52 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown San Francisco
Chinatown which includes street scenes

Chinatown

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chinatown. Dragon's Gate is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Chinatown-Rose Pak Stop or Powell St & Clay St Stop to see more of San Francisco.

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Nob Hill

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
Financial District - Ferry Building

Financial District

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Embarcadero Center to TransAmerica Pyramid – discover Financial District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Financial District
South of Market which includes skyline, a garden and a city

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
North Beach showing a city and skyline

North Beach

4.5/5(129 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach


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