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

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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, (5,842 reviews)
"It was a great stay, conveniently located and super clean."
United States
Brittany
The price is ฿5,289
฿6,225 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,201 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, classy with great rooms and amenities."
United States
Amanda
The price is ฿5,242
฿6,169 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel

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, (2,803 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is ฿4,313
฿4,904 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,879 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is ฿5,242
฿5,910 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,296 reviews)
"Really a great place to stay the surroundings is amazing"
United States
Sumaya
The price is ฿3,925
฿4,628 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,023 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 ฿3,398
฿3,992 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
The Mosser

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, (2,379 reviews)
"Location is very convenient, good amenities and good parking space."
United States
Audie
The price is ฿5,860
฿7,968 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,203 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is ฿5,893
฿6,936 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

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, (1,287 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 ฿4,284
฿5,043 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

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, (2,183 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
William Lee
The price is ฿4,313
฿5,113 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,130 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is ฿2,934
฿3,946 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
King George Hotel

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, (2,166 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is ฿5,487
฿6,239 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

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, (1,493 reviews)
"Great hotel. Daily breakfast is awesome."
United States
James
The price is ฿4,967
฿5,829 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Palihotel San Francisco

Palihotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
Union Square
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (695 reviews)
"cute, simple, clean. food was great at restaurant in hotel"
Canada
Lynzy
The price is ฿4,280
฿6,006 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Palihotel San Francisco

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,306 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay close to stores I’ll be back"
United States
Geraldine
The price is ฿3,305
฿3,884 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
The Pickwick Hotel

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, (2,006 reviews)
"I liked the full breakfast and the shuttle from the airport."
United States
Penni
The price is ฿4,534
฿5,293 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,238 reviews)
"Very nice stay and staff! "
United States
Gjorgi
The price is ฿3,885
฿4,466 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,890 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is ฿4,170
฿4,941 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Dylan at SFO

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
3.0 star property
The East Side
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location, great staff!"
United States
Windsor
The price is ฿3,777
฿4,424 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great for families!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ฿2,961
฿4,841 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
YOTEL San Francisco
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San Francisco and related destinations

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.

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

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Handlery Union Square Hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of downtown San Francisco, is a guest favourite. A swimming pool and a sauna are just two of its amenities. King George Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travellers. It features premium bedding and a pillow top mattress, and is about 0.16 kilometres southwest of the centre.
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