Russian Hill, San Francisco

Name: Russian Hill
Address: San Francisco, United States

#462 among attractions in San Francisco

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Russian Hill is a high-end neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It is named after one of San Francisco's 44 hills, and one of its original "Seven Hills". ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.4 mi²Coordinates: 37°48'0"N, 122°25'1"W

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Northeast San Francisco (Russian Hill)San Francisco United States

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Russian Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bimbo's 365 Club, Cable Car Museum, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum.

~1380 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
7 min walk • Step into a time capsule of glitz and glamour at Bimbo's 365 Club, a quintessential San Francisco nightlife institution. Nestled in the heart of the city's North Beach neighborhood, this storied nightclub has been a beacon of entertainment since its inception in 1931.
0.5 miSE
Vintage cable cars and mechanical displays
Cable Car Museum, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history and its iconic cable car system, one of the last of its kind in the world. Nestled in the picturesque Nob Hill neighborhood, this museum not only offers a glimpse into...
~930 ftNW
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
5 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
0.5 miNW
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
15 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
~1700 ftSE
Church, Colonial revival architecture
Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe Church, San Francisco
9 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Church stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage within the city's diverse tapestry. This historic church, with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, is situated in...
0.4 miE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
North Beach, San Francisco
12 min walk • North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown, the Financial District, and Russian Hill.
0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Buena Vista Cafe, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Buena Vista is a café in San Francisco, California, credited with introducing Irish coffee to the United States in 1952. The Buena Vista Café originally opened in 1916 when the first floor of a boardinghouse was converted into a saloon. The current owners also operate the Trident in Sausalito.
0.4 miE
Historic park with special events
Washington Square, San Francisco
10 min walk • Washington Square is an American park in the North Beach district of San Francisco. It was established in 1847 and is one of the city's first parks.
0.4 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco
12 min walk • The Barbary Coast Trail is a marked trail that connects a series of historic sites and several local history museums in San Francisco, California. Approximately 180 bronze medallions and arrows embedded in the sidewalk mark the 3.8-mile trail.
0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco
11 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. Located at 666 Filbert Street, it is directly across from Washington Square and is administered by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
0.5 miNW
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
14 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Russian Hill?

Nearby attractions include Feusier Octagon House, San Francisco (4 min walk), Macondray Lane, San Francisco (4 min walk), Russian Hill-Macondray Lane District, San Francisco (4 min walk), Lombard Street, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Russian Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Russian Hill:

Trolleybus

Union Street & Leavenworth Street • Lines: 45 (2 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Filbert Street (4 min walk)
Hyde Street & Union Street (4 min walk)

Bus

Columbus Avenue & Lombard Street • Lines: 30, 91 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (18 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (18 min walk)

Light rail

Montgomery Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (29 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (31 min walk)

Metro

Montgomery Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (29 min walk)
Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (31 min walk)