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Our top choices for San Francisco 3-star hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
shalaka
£128
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Thomas D
£144
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.
A woman sitting by a window with a city view, holding a glass of wine and a pink bag.
A restaurant with a city view, tables with glasses, and a menu.
A table with a glass of amber liquid, a plate of small pastries, and a cityscape view through large windows.

3. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Union Square
United States
Devin
£142
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and a wooden reception desk.
A spacious hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a desk area.
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a round glass table with chairs, a sofa, and a small side table.

4. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Union Square
United States
Eduardo A
£141
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Katherine
£142
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV stand, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and dark cabinetry.
A brick building with three arched windows and a sign reading "HOTEL CARLTON".

6. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Janie
£75
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.
A building entrance with a black awning displaying the number 424. There are two flags on either side of the entrance, one green and one blue.
A lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

7. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Nadya
£123
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

8. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Timothy
£73
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Julian
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.

9. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
£76
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.
A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bayfront
United States
Richard
£106
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
A grand lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a fireplace.
A hallway with a Christmas tree and nutcracker statues.
A person with a suitcase at the entrance of a building with a blue wall and a decorative door.
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a fireplace, and seating areas.

11. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Oleksandra
£134
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.
A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area, a TV, a bathtub, and a city view.

12. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Downtown San Francisco
United States
elena
£102
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.
A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, armchairs, and a patterned carpet.

13. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Gladys
£187
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.
A spacious lobby with a large abstract sculpture, tiered seating, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern bar area with a long counter, seating, and a unique ceiling design.
A high-rise building with a view of a waterfront promenade, a clock tower, and a bridge in the distance.

14. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ardavan
£205
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza Hotel".
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
£101
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, two white armchairs, a sofa with red cushions, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

16. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
£85
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Pickwick Hotel
An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.
A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a wooden cabinet, a small stool, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the city through the window.

17. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
United Kingdom
Spencer
£172
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the skyline.
A historic building with a prominent corner entrance, a tram line, and a flag.
A corner room with three large windows offering a city skyline view, a round wooden table with a lamp, and a blue chair.
A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.

18. Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Amy
£153
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stanford Court San Francisco
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.
A person reclining in a circular seating area with a plant and a colorful mural in the background.
A circular mirror reflecting a modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire pit, orange chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Henry
£145
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.
A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Dean
£182
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
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£159
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco

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£205
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Parking fee was $80 something, but they have sf service charge and something, I believe I pay all my deposits for parking, total becomes $95 or more, very expensive"
Yezhen 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent
"Sq footage was good for the deluxe king. Relatively clean, but housekeeping needs to be more thorough with the bathroom. The shampoo, conditioner, body wash should be screwed to the rear of the shower and not glued to the side. Lacking a refrigerator, microwave, and airport shuttle. The staff were very friendly and the stay was a very good value otherwise."
john 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Julian

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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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