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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, (5,539 reviews)
"Staff excellent, food delicious, location perfect !"
United States
Patricia
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,994 reviews)
"Great place I would stay again!"
United States
Jensen
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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, (1,758 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jeff
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lobby

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,191 reviews)
"Bar was great all the staff were friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Virginia
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
The Pickwick Hotel
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, (2,688 reviews)
"Clean room, location convenient, staff very nice. "
United States
Carmen
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport 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, (4,819 reviews)
"A good place for an overnight stay "
United States
Anesu Samuel
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,848 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,261 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Aloft San Francisco Airport
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, (2,094 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Lauren
The price is £183
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Bar (on property)

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (719 reviews)
"Very nice staff and convenient location "
United States
Patty
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Julian
Exterior

Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,099 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Bikash Kumar
Sfo El Rancho Inn
Reception

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great!"
Canada
Jake
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
YOTEL San Francisco
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, (2,327 reviews)
"Clean room, attentive staff, amazing location, fabulous breakfast!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,245 reviews)
"Good location very friendly staff old style hotel maintained well "
United Kingdom
Jonathan
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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, (2,036 reviews)
"Great visit!"
United States
Suvra
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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, (2,023 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Erin
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Inn At Union Square

Inn At Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay."
United States
John
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Inn At Union Square
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
San Bruno
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,708 reviews)
"Clean room, convenient to the airport, and extremely helpful staff. "
United States
Kelly
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Skye SFO
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, (1,982 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Alma
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Lounge

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,110 reviews)
"The hotel was quiet and I had a nice stay."
United States
niesha
The price is £88
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
King George Hotel
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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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.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San Francisco?
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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.