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A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
John
£116
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.
A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

2. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Canada
ming
£142
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 table with a glass of amber liquid, a plate of small pastries, and a cityscape view through large windows.
A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a bartender. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a view of the city through large windows.
A restaurant with a city view, tables with glasses, and a menu.

3. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Union Square
United States
Harold
£129
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A brick building with three arched windows and a sign reading "HOTEL CARLTON".
A spacious lobby with a green sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV stand, and a window with curtains.

4. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Keely
£71
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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.

5. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Union Square
United States
Janet
£123
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.
A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Colby John
£80
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

7. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
£106
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bayfront
United States
Mario
£105
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
A grand lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a fireplace.
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a fireplace, and seating areas.
A grand lobby with a checkered floor, a blue sofa, and a chandelier.
A hallway with a Christmas tree and nutcracker statues.

9. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Union Square
United States
Scott
£138
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
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.
Room
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

10. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Stephen Noel
£146
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

11. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Jon
£157
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Zephyr 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.
Room

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Rob
£109
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Julian
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.
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.
A modern interior with a central escalator, multiple levels, and a distinctive sculpture.

13. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Sina
£230
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with lamps.

14. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
itzel
£130
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a clear view of the skyline.
A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.
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.

15. Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco
United States
April
£212
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Stanford Court San Francisco
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.
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 multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

16. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
£96
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
Lobby sitting area
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

17. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
£77
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Tilden Hotel
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.

18. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
£100
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
King George Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern dining area with a large rectangular table surrounded by upholstered chairs, a decorative chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.

19. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Morgan
£158
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

20. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
James
£129
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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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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