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Here is a quick list of Hotels in San Francisco, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Cova Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (219 Reviews) |
From 131$ | |
Grand Hyatt At Sfo Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (1358 Reviews) |
From 214$ | |
Canopy By Hilton San Francisco Soma |
8.0 / 10 (21 Reviews) |
From 216$ | |
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco |
7.9 / 10 (169 Reviews) |
From 163$ | |
Grant Plaza Hotel |
6.8 / 10 (554 Reviews) |
From 49$ |
San Francisco is a major city in California and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. People often ask visitors what they plan to do while they are in town and the answer is usually a long list of activities. However, a frequently asked question is whether or not to stay in a hotel or rent an apartment or house.
There are pros and cons to both options, but this article will focus on the reasons why hotels are the best option for most people travelling to San Francisco.
The main reason to choose a hotel is convenience. Hotels are located in the heart of the city and are close to all of the attractions. This is important because most of the activities and sights in San Francisco are clustered together. It would be very difficult to get around without a car or public transportation if you were renting an apartment or house.
Another reason to choose a hotel is that it is typically easier to book. Hotel rooms can be booked online and with a credit card, whereas apartments or houses usually require a longer term commitment and often need to be booked in advance.
Finally, hotels offer a wide variety of amenities that are not always available in private rentals. These can include free breakfast, Wi-Fi, swimming pools, and gyms.
Overall, hotels are the best option for most people travelling to San Francisco. They are convenient, affordable, and offer a wide range of amenities.
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Cova Hotel
From 131$
The 3-star Cova Hotel lies in Downtown San Francisco district within a walking distance to Civic Center. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen HDTV and a bar as well as pleasant views at this venue, while staying in San Francisco.
Pier 39 and the west Union Street are located at 2.9 km and 2.1 km respectively. The city centre is also 2 km away. Cova Hotel is placed a few minutes' drive from Pac-Bell Stadium.
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Grand Hyatt At Sfo Hotel
From 214$
Grand Hyatt At Sfo Hotel San Francisco, located 3.1 km from Millbrae, features free WiFi throughout the venue. Bayfront Park is less than 2.1 km away.
SFO Museum Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and Library is also located near the accommodation. Sweeney Ridge Trail is just a few minutes' drive away.
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Canopy By Hilton San Francisco Soma
From 216$
Featuring a meeting room, a restaurant and a gym, Virgin Hotels San Francisco offers luxury accommodation in 6 km from Alcatraz Island. Cal 4th & King Street train station is 15 minutes' walk, and Powell Street underground station is 10 minutes' walk away.
Located off Children's Creativity Interactive Museum, the venue is about 20 minutes’ walk from San Francisco city centre. Within just a 7-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like the non-collecting Contemporary Jewish Museum. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is also located near the hotel. You can get to Cable car ride in a few minutes by car.
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Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
From 163$
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco, A Viceroy Urban Retreat lies close to the shopping plaza "Union Square" and offers welcoming accommodation in San Francisco. Boasting dry cleaning, valet parking and housekeeping, this venue also provides guests with a photocopier and a business centre.
Ferry Building Market and the west Union Street are 25 minutes and 30 minutes' walk away respectively. The property features 196 comfortable rooms featuring tea/coffee making equipment and refrigerator. Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco, A Viceroy Urban Retreat is a few minutes' drive from Moscone Center.
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Grant Plaza Hotel
From 49$
Featuring a luggage storage, a safe deposit box and a vending machine, Grant Plaza Hotel San Francisco offers accommodation in the vicinity of the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". The east-west Union Street is a few minutes' drive from the venue, while The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square is 2.4 km away.
The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from St Mary's Square. A 25-minute walk will take you into the centre of San Francisco. The property is close to The Masonic.
Hotels in San Francisco
Airport nearby ✈️ | Buchanan Field, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County, San Francisco International |
Average Price 💰 | 224$ |
Hotels in San Francisco 🏨 | 419 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 58491 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Presidio of San Francisco, Japanese Tea Garden, Mission Dolores Park, Filbert Steps, SS Jeremiah O'Brien |
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Cova Hotel |
Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Grand Hyatt At Sfo Hotel |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Canopy By Hilton San Francisco Soma |
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Bijou Hotel
From 86$
Boasting a luggage storage, a garage and a vending machine, Hotel Bijou, Worldhotels Crafted San Francisco is located 2.5 km away from the east - west Union Street. Situated in Downtown San Francisco district, the venue is set 1.4 km from Chinatown.
This accommodation enjoys its prime location in vicinity of the people-watching plaza "Union Square". It is set in the busy area, a few steps from Market Street. Coit Monument Tower is also a short drive away.
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The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
From 161$
Featuring a rooftop terrace, a night club and a gym, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is located not far from the shopping plaza "Union Square". 1 km from Moscone Center, the venue is also 0.4 km away from Nob Hill.
The accommodation is situated in the centre of San Francisco, near Square hearts. The city centre is close by, about 20 minutes' walk away. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is a short drive from the east–west Lombard Street.
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Chelsea Inn
From 134$
Located about 6 minutes' walk from Cow Hollow, the 3-star Chelsea Inn San Francisco offers air-conditioned rooms a 4.5 km distance from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property as well as complimentary parking and a health club are available on site.
The venue is set in Marina district, a few steps from Marina District. Guests can get to San Francisco city centre, which is 4 km away. The hotel is also a short drive from Ghirardelli Public Square.
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Hotel Emblem San Francisco
From 129$
Located nearly 25 minutes' walk of the east – west Lombard Street, the 4-star Hotel Emblem San Francisco, A Viceroy Urban Retreat offers air-conditioned rooms an around 5 minutes' walk to Nob Hill. Set close to the bustling Union Square, this unique venue has an a la carte restaurant as well as a flat screen TV and a bar onsite.
The accommodation is set in the charming part of San Francisco, a few minutes away from the east-west Union Street. The city centre is also 2 km away. Hotel Emblem San Francisco, A Viceroy Urban Retreat is a short walking distance from Xanadu Gallery.
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Kimpton Alton Hotel, An Ihg Hotel
From 149$
The 3-star Kimpton Alton Hotel, An Ihg Hotel San Francisco places guests a mere 0.5 km from Ghirardelli Public Square. Located at a reasonable distance from Alcatraz Island, the venue offers 248 rooms with sweeping views.
This accommodation is in a 20-minute walk from Chinatown. Attractions within walking distance include Pier 39 and the operated arcade games "Mechanical Museum".
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Warwick San Francisco Hotel
From 136$
Warwick San Francisco Hotel, located within 13 minutes' walk from Moscone Center, offers 74 air-conditioned rooms. Set within reach of Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of Spanish cuisine.
The accommodation is situated in the centre of San Francisco, just off the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". The west Union Street is 2.2 km from the property, while San Francisco International airport is 25 km from it. Warwick San Francisco Hotel is a few minutes' drive from Chinatown.
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Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel
From 145$
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel enjoys an ideal location in the centre of San Francisco and offers direct access to Chinatown. Set near the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre", the venue overlooks the skyline and invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar.
Located in Downtown San Francisco district, this accommodation is 350 metres from Powell Street tube station and close to Nob Hill. The hotel is set 10 minutes' walk away from the non - collecting Contemporary Jewish Museum. At the property you'll be within just a 6-minute stroll of the shopping plaza "Union Square".
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The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel
From 136$
Situated around a 9-minute walk to Moscone Center in San Francisco, Villa Florence features allergy free rooms and a gym throughout the property. It is 800 metres from the public park "Yerba Buena Gardens" and a few steps from the people-watching plaza "Union Square".
You can stroll over to the financial Downtown San Francisco district and enjoy American Conservatory Theater located nearby. The city centre is close by, about 20 minutes' walk away. A short drive will take you to Chinatown.
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Washington Square Inn
From 175$
Washington Square Inn San Francisco is situated in vicinity of the 210 - foot Coit Tower and features a fireplace and a flat-screen cable-TV. The east–west Lombard Street is 0.9 km from the property, while the 179-foot tower "Telegraph Hill" is 0.2 km away.
Overlooking Washington Square Park, the inn is located near Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. It is 4 km to the centre of San Francisco. The east-west Union Street is a short drive away.
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Greenwich Inn
From 155$
Greenwich Inn San Francisco is a 2-star venue 10 minutes by car from Golden Gate Public Park. To ensure an exceptional stay in San Francisco, service-minded staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk assistance, guided tour service and wake up calls.
The accommodation is set in Marina district, a few steps from Marina District. Guests are advised to visit Palace of Fine Arts Event Hotel, which is 1.2 km away. Greenwich Inn is a short driving distance of Ghirardelli Public Square.
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Hotel Triton
From 159$
Located about 25 minutes' walk from the east–west Lombard Street, the 4-star Hotel Triton San Francisco offers air-conditioned rooms an about 6 minutes' walk of the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". For business travellers, a photocopy machine and a business centre are available on request.
The venue is set in Downtown San Francisco district, a few steps from Chinatown. The city centre is within 25 minutes' walk away. Hotel Triton is placed a few minutes' drive from the east - west Union Street.
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Executive Hotel Vintage Court
From 82$
Set a 9-minute stroll to the free Cable Car Museum, this 3-star Executive Hotel Vintage Court San Francisco is located near Nob Hill. The venue provides 106 guestrooms appointed with climate control, wireless Internet and cable channels for a pleasant stay in San Francisco.
The accommodation is set in Downtown San Francisco district, within easy reach of Chinatown. The east–west Lombard Street is 2 km from the property, while San Francisco International airport is 25 km from it. Moscone Center is also within a few minutes drive from Executive Hotel Vintage Court.
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Columbus Inn
From 198$
Offering air-conditioned rooms, the 3-star Columbus Inn San Francisco is within walking distance from the east – west Lombard Street. Placed 6 km from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge, this venue is located 650 metres away from Pier 39.
The accommodation is set in North Beach district, within easy reach of Cable car ride. The inn is 4 km from San Francisco city centre. The 210-foot Coit Tower is also a few minutes' drive away.
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Desmond Hotel
From 75$
Desmond Hotel San Francisco features a luggage storage and a cash machine, and lies a mere 13 minutes' walk from the bustling Union Square. The venue is located off the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre", just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Situated in Downtown San Francisco district, the accommodation is set around a 15-minute walk of Moscone Center. The hotel stands 400 metres from Powell Street tube station. Chinatown is a short drive away.
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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel
From 397$
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Hotel, located only a 14-minute walk from Moscone Center, offers guests a spa centre, a sauna and a barber shop. The venue is 3 km from the city centre and adjacent to Nob Hill.
The hotel is conveniently nestled in Downtown San Francisco district, not very far from Chinatown. Pier 39 is about a 25-minute walk to this accommodation. The west Union Street is just a few minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Zoe Fisherman'S Wharf
From 160$
Located 850 metres from the east–west Lombard Street, the 4-star Hotel Zoe Fisherman'S Wharf San Francisco offers contemporary rooms within an 8-minute walk of Sea Lion Center. Set within reach of Pier 39, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of seafood cuisine.
The accommodation is situated in Fisherman's Wharf district, near the restored USS Pampanito Wwii Submarine. It is about 4 km away from the centre of San Francisco. Hotel Zoe Fisherman'S Wharf is placed a few minutes' drive from Embarcadero Center.
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The Suites At Fisherman'S Wharf
From 179$
The 3-star Suites At Fisherman'S Wharf San Francisco offers 24 rooms in a 15-minute ride from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge. Guests can enjoy entertainment activities and a flat-screen cable-TV as well as panoramic views at this venue, while staying in San Francisco.
Situated in Fisherman's Wharf district, the accommodation is set 0.5 km from Hyde Street Pier. The city centre is also 4 km away. The east–west Lombard Street is also located near the hotel. Chinatown is a few minutes' drive away.
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The Mosser Hotel
From 89$
Set within a 5-minute walk of Moscone Center, this 3-star The Mosser Hotel is located near the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". Set within reach of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to the people-watching plaza "Union Square", which is 500 metres away. The accommodation is a 20-minute walk to the centre of San Francisco. The Mosser Hotel is placed a few minutes' drive from Alcatraz Island.
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Queen Anne
From 209$
Queen Anne Hotel provides 3-star accommodation in the centre of San Francisco, about 5 minutes' drive from the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". For business travellers, a meeting room and a xerox are available on request.
The east-west Union Street is less than 1.4 km away. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. The pacific Heights Lafayette Park is also located near the venue. The accommodation is just off the modern Old Cathedral of Saint Mary.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel
From 161$
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel is a 4-star accommodation a 10-minute ride from Alcatraz Island. Boasting location next to Ferry Building Market, the venue offers 804 rooms together with a 24-hour bar onsite.
Situated in Financial district, the property is set 2.7 km from The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square. It is just 3 km to the downtown of San Francisco. Moscone Center is also within a few minutes drive from Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel.
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Motel Capri
From 129$
The 2-star Motel Capri San Francisco is set about 20 minutes' stroll of Palace of Fine Arts Event Venue. You can enjoy a lovely atmosphere and free self parking and a golf course provided at the accommodation.
The hotel is set in Marina district, a few steps from Marina District. Pier 39 is approximately a 25-minute walk away. The east–west Lombard Street is just a short drive away.