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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,649 reviews)
"Friendly staff and comfortable stay"
United States
Jorge
The price is £146
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

2. 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, (6,403 reviews)
"Very good location & hotel"
United States
Sebastian Pablo
The price is £117
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,508 reviews)
"Great location, nice hotel"
United States
eric
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.

4. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,583 reviews)
"Very decent place to stay with “Maltese Falcon” movie history."
United States
Ian
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

5. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,366 reviews)
"Loved staying here"
United States
Morgan
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.

6. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,228 reviews)
"Great hotel"
Canada
Rob
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Julian
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.

7. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,268 reviews)
"Great location,friendly staff"
Mexico
David
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
King George Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

8. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and restaurant"
United States
Kimberly
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Tilden Hotel
A corridor with a mosaic wall depicting a bridge and cityscape, wooden flooring, and a reception area in the distance.

9. 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, (1,317 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
Lomberly
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with views outside.

10. The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent location, clean bathrooms."
United States
Mónica
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Mosser
A bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with patterned chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

11. Petite Auberge

Petite Auberge
3.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"I really thought this place was awesome. Incredible rooms, staff, and breakfast. Perfect location."
United States
Plain
The price is £160
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Petite Auberge
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

12. The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"really like the staff, so friendly, thank you"
United States
Nawen
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Phoenix Hotel
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a trash can.

13. Kensington Park Hotel

Kensington Park Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were smaller than expected. We needed more drawer space, but the closet was a good size. The shower was nice. The staff was friendly. It was a unique experience being in a historic building."
United States
Marlene
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kensington Park Hotel
A staircase with ornate black metal railings and marble steps.

14. YOTEL San Francisco, Select by Hilton

YOTEL San Francisco, Select by Hilton
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,017 reviews)
"Clean and great location"
United States
Cesar
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
YOTEL San Francisco, Select by Hilton
A modern lobby with a large dragon sculpture, a reception desk, and a view of mountains through a glass wall.

15. Hotel Fusion

Hotel Fusion
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Clean room and great staff"
United States
John
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hotel Fusion
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

16. Hotel 32One

Hotel 32One
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (975 reviews)
"Great for a one night stay in between flights!"
United States
Isaac
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel 32One
Lobby sitting area

17. The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection

The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location close to many food places and tourist spots"
United States
Hye
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square BW Premier Collection
A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.

18. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Executive Hotel Vintage Court
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Location is great. Few blocks from BART stations and just one block from cable cars. Plenty of restaurants close by"
United States
dolores
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a laptop and a glass of water, a lamp, a TV displaying a scenic image, and a large window with curtains.

19. Inn At Union Square

Inn At Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Cozy hotel with comfortable spatious rooms. Very clean and great location bear BART, conference venues, and restaurants."
United States
Jochen
The price is £150
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Inn At Union Square
A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat, and a sign above the door.

20. Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,101 reviews)
"Large comfortable rooms and complementary items."
Canada
Reiaz
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Griffon
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