What's Russian Hill Like?

Visitors really like Russian Hill, especially its Chinatown and beach access. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Van Ness Avenue to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Lombard Street.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Russian Hill?

We have 41 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Russian Hill:

Suites At Fishermans Wharf

City-center guestrooms with kitchens

• • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Boheme

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Columbus Motor Inn

City-center hotel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Royal Pacific Motor Inn

2-star hotel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Europa Hotel

2-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • Walkable location

How to Get to Russian Hill

Russian Hill is located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from the heart of San Francisco.

Flying to:

• • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Russian Hill
• • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Russian Hill
• • Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 19 mi (30.6 km) from Russian Hill

Getting to Russian Hill on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Hyde St & Filbert St Stop
• • Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop
• • Hyde St & Union St Stop

Things to See and Do in and around Russian Hill

What to See in Russian Hill

• • Lombard Street
• • San Francisco Art Institute

Things to Do in Russian Hill

• • Van Ness Avenue
• • Club Fugazi
• • Tattoo Art Museum
• • North Beach Museum

When Is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco?

• • Hottest months: September, October, August, June (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 53°F)
• • Rainiest months: February, December, January, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)