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Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,825 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,863 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,862 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,875 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,247 reviews)
"Good hotel in good location."
United States
Gonzalo
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,898 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Dylan at SFO
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,297 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,223 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is £157
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Restaurant

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,045 reviews)
"Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby."
United States
Mariah
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
The Mosser
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,397 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is £165
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Lobby

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,300 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, totally recommended. Very good service, comfortable and clean rooms. The location is perfect and the staff is very friendly. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jhon
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Lounge

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,137 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
King George Hotel
Bar (on property)

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
The East Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,515 reviews)
"Very nice and great place to stay"
United States
Martha
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Ballroom

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
Bayfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,191 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Exterior

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,203 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
William Lee
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
3.0 star property
Downtown South San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,020 reviews)
"Great breakfast and friendly staff"
United States
Joey
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Exterior

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,232 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location near the airport with reliable shuttle services. The hotel is clean and the rooms are comfortable."
United States
George
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Bar (on property)

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (886 reviews)
"Great stay and location."
United States
Kenyanna
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hotel Julian
Lobby

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,317 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay close to stores I’ll be back"
United States
Geraldine
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
The Pickwick Hotel
Lobby

Hotel Garrett

Hotel Garrett
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (953 reviews)
"Decent stay, location was practical"
United States
Stephanie
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Hotel Garrett
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is £161 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£161
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Iconic cable cars climb steep hills while the Golden Gate Bridge stretches majestically through the fog. Explore Fisherman's Wharf for fresh seafood, then take a ferry to Alcatraz where guides share fascinating stories of the former prison's notorious inmates.

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Sunset view of the Golden Gate Bridge and fog from Battery Spencer, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in San Francisco, California.

Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Architecture, airport shuttle, and Bay view. Furnishings a little dated, but clean."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were great. Imelda was awesome to work with!"
Deanna 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Travellers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.1 mi west of the centre, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.1 mi northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favourite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Francisco?
Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties include a wealth of amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're looking for.