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City Guide San Francisco, USA

Visiting San Francisco

It's seldom you hear a bad word about San Francisco. There's good reason for that. One of America’s smaller cities, the list of things to do and see in the 47 square miles it covers is endless. This is the city that has given cable cars, frighteningly steep hills, the world’s most famous prison, one of the most beautiful bridges on the planet, and eclectic and trendy neighbourhoods. After a visit you’ll be spreading the good word in no time.

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San Francisco Podcasts

San Francisco - Ask the locals

Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty takes to the streets of San Francisco to ask the locals there where they like to go out at night, where they like to eat, what is their favourite neighbourhood and more.

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San Francisco Videos

Walking up Lombard Street in San Francisco

Colm gives you the lowdown on San Francisco while walking up Lombard Street

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San Francisco Pocket Guide

San Francisco Pocket Guide

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San Francisco City Reviews

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    jaime_mcleod2871

    Amazing San Fran

    San Francisco is simply beautiful! Aside from all the nasty hills you need to walk up, I highly recommend doing as much walking and public transport as possible as this is the easiest way to experience the amazingess of San Fran. Bike the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and you won't be sorry! Check out Alcatraz and Pier 39 for a fun day of entertainment and cool education. Shop until your heart is content! Catch a ball game at AT&T Stadium! The world is your oyster here, enjoy it!

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    langwei20073627

    Like Walkable Community in San Francisco

    I like the city although the police alert rings all the time, and temporature drop quickly after sun set. The hostle locationi is right in the city center near to the metro station, convenietly to go anywhere. I will go to the city again this September arouond. Wish you will enjoy as well.

    Insider Tip:Take more clothes even in the summer cause it will be very cold without sun in San Francisco.

  • 80%

    caetanoapm

    Suits the cliche.

    True melting pot. Sprinkle evenly some asian, european, mexican and african american. Add one final asian dash and there you have it. Sunny, mild, pretty and laid-back city to drift around.

    Insider Tip:Cycle round the coast. Try to get to Sausalito across the bridge for a drink.

  • 80%

    ealindenberg590

    Excellent Place

    The place is excellent, good people, really great "view". If you want peace, you can find it in SFO. You can't miss it.

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    Avocatore

    San Francisco

    SF is a busy, bustling place with distinct districts. Plenty of music, culture and art. The Golden Gate Bridge is frequently shrouded in cloud, so you'll be lucky to see it.

    Insider Tip:Bring a fleece. The city's position on the coast make sit very brisk and breezy.

USA: Itinerary

California’s most northerly city is also the Golden State’s most laidback. Walking around the hazy streets, its eclectic mix of hippies, bohemians and hobos are an attraction in their own right. With a population of approximately three quarters of a million people, it is also where you will find some of America’s more unique streets and neighbourhoods. And then there’s that bridge…

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San Francisco Tours

Yosemite 2 Day Hotel Tour: Yosemite Lodge

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Death Valley Loop - 3 Days/4 Nights

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