Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco

Haight-Ashbury featuring street scenes, a house and heritage architecture
Haight-Ashbury which includes a city
Haight-Ashbury featuring a house and street scenes
Haight-Ashbury showing a house and heritage architecture
Haight-Ashbury showing shopping, a house and signage

This San Francisco landmark is steeped in history and is redolent of a bygone era of peace and love.

This is San Francisco landmark is steeped in the social and political history of the post-Second World War United States. Haight Ashbury will be forever associated with one of the most iconic eras in the history of the United States, when the Summer of Love and flower power were in full bloom, and the Grateful dead were a firm favourite with many music lovers.

Haight Ashbury was instrumental in 1960s counter-culture, a haven for non-conformists and peace-loving dreamers. Among the revellers here were Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. But though these sixties musical icons are long gone, the spirit and reminders of the tie-dye wearing, incense-burning, make love-not-war generation remain very much at the fore of this bohemian district. Perhaps all the peace and love paid off in karmic terms, as this was one of the few areas in San Francisco that survived the 1906 earthquake that levelled around 80 per cent of the city.

Today, this place is still something of a cultural haven. You can hang out in the coffee houses, bookstores and music clubs, or check out some of the boutiques that sell home-made clothing and a variety of smoking paraphernalia. Laid back travellers will feel very much at home here. Some of the shops even display valuable antiques and relics of the Sixties era.

Having said that, the district has become significantly more gentrified than its sixties iteration, and snazzy boutiques and upmarket restaurants also compete for your attention in this varied and soulful region. One the Sixties were over, the hippies moved out, and the yuppies moved in, buying up the colourful Victorian terrace houses by the dozen. These ‘painted ladies’, as they are referred to colloquially, are dazzling with their bright colours and design making them an attractive addition to the area.

After you’ve strolled around the characterful streets, end your day at the oldest park in San Francisco, the Buena Vista Park and watch the sun steadily set over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.


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Top hotels in Haight-Ashbury

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is P7,538 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,538
P8,873 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,357 reviews)
"Everything was great !!!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is P7,972 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P7,972
P11,745 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,658 reviews)
"Great location. So impressed with the breakfast buffet! Many selections for a complimentary breakfast. Everyone was so nice. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is P6,716 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,716
P7,904 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,560 reviews)
"Very great stay the TVs had fun games downloaded in the tv. It was a lot of fun playing the trivia games with my significant other. We also had an amazing balcony view that was really nice. The staff was very friendly and it was really nicely ran place to stay."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is P6,046 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,046
P6,875 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,961 reviews)
"Hotel was convenient and comfortable. Well worth the cost. Staff was always helpful. Conveniently located."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is P9,239 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P9,239
P13,569 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,779 reviews)
"The architecture of the hotel is amazing ! It gives a very upscale vibe! We did not have any issues. The rooms were clean, the staff was helpful and polite. We would definitely book here again"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is P7,971 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P7,971
P11,540 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Haight-Ashbury

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Eureka Valley

If you're spending time in Eureka Valley, check out sights like Castro Street or Castro Theatre and hop on the metro to see more the city at Castro Station or 17th St & Castro St Stop.

Eureka Valley
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Western Addition

Travelers love Western Addition for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Alamo Square and Painted Ladies.

Western Addition
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Noe Valley

Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

Noe Valley
Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
California Academy of Sciences showing interior views as well as a large group of people

Golden Gate

While you're in Golden Gate, take in top sights like San Francisco Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Irving St & 9th Ave Stop or Irving St & 8th Ave Stop.

Golden Gate
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Mission District

Mission District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to explore sights like San Francisco Public Library.

Mission District

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