What is the Best San Francisco Hotel in 2017?
San Francisco is a dynamic city that attracts travelers all over the world. Our website aims to make your trip to San Francisco better by hand picking the best San Francisco hotels that excel at a mixture of affordable rates, convenience to tourist hubs, quality of neighborhood, and access to public transportation.
Best San Francisco Hotels
Using BART Can Save Money
Using the BART system when you visit San Francisco can enable you and your family to get into downtown SF easily from either OAK or SFO. Below are the best hotels which are located near a BART station by neighborhood.
#1 San Francisco Hotels
Our #1 Recommended Hotels by Area
Where | Station | Commute | Hotel | Why | Avg. WK | Avg. WKD | Parking |
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Berkeley | North Berkeley | 30 mins | Rodeway Inn | Best Value | $161 | $182 | Free |
Berkeley | Downtown Berkeley | 30 mins | Berkeley City Club | Historic | $172 | $195 | Paid |
Downtown SF | Powell | 0 mins | Moser | Rates, SFO Shuttle | $131 | $125 | Paid |
Downtown SF | Civic Center | 5 mins | Holiday Inn | Rates, Pool | $139 | $186 | Paid |
Downtown SF | Montgomery | 0 mins | Palace | Luxury | $320 | $263 | Paid |
Downtown SF | Embarcadero | 5 mins | Harbor | Best for Tourist | $343 | $206 | Paid |
East Bay Area | Dubline / Pleasanton | 45 mins | Best Western | Best Value | $143 | $129 | Free |
East Bay Area | West Dublin | 45 mins | Holiday Inn | For Families | $169 | $110 | Free |
East Bay Area | Hayward | 35 mins | Hampton | Good Reviews | $227 | $170 | Free |
Hip Urban SF | 16th Street | 10 mins | 1906 Mission | Boutique | $170 | $116 | Paid |
OAK Airport | Oakland Airport | 30 mins | Courtyard | Rates | $99 | $122 | Paid |
Oakland | Downtown Oakland | 10 mins | Washington | Best Value | $123 | $123 | Paid |
SFO Ariport | Millbrae / SFO | 30 mins | Dylan | Rates & Reviews | $172 | $137 | Free |
SFO Ariport | San Bruno | 30 mins | Stay Bridge Suites | Good Reviews | $278 | $171 | Free |
South SF | South SF | 30 mins | Traverls Inn | Best Value | $149 | $169 | Free |
South SF | Colma | 30 mins | Hampton Inn | Free Parking | $241 | $206 | Free |
Suburbs NE Bay Area | Pleasant Hill / Contra | 40 mins | Extended Stay | For Families | $130 | $112 | Free |
Where | Hotel | Why |
---|---|---|
Berkeley | Rodeway Inn | Best Value |
Berkeley | Berkeley City Club | Historic |
Downtown SF | Moser | Rates, SFO Shuttle |
Downtown SF | Holiday Inn | Rates, Pool |
Downtown SF | Palace | Luxury |
Downtown SF | Harbor | Best for Tourist |
East Bay Area | Best Western | Best Value |
East Bay Area | Holiday Inn | For Families |
East Bay Area | Hampton | Good Reviews |
Hip Urban SF | 1906 Mission | Boutique |
OAK Airport | Courtyard | Rates |
Oakland | Washington | Best Value |
SFO Ariport | Dylan | Rates & Reviews |
SFO Ariport | Stay Bridge Suites | Good Reviews |
South SF | Traverls Inn | Best Value |
South SF | Hampton Inn | Free Parking |
Suburbs NE Bay Area | Extended Stay | For Families |
Best Downtown San Francisco Hotel
The Moser offers affordable rates and a SFO shuttle in downtown SF.
Moser – Powell
Weekday Avg. Rate $131 |
Weekend Avg. Rate $125 |
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Hotel Specs
Closest Station | 489 Feet | |
Wifi | Free Wifi | |
Parking | $59 Per Day | |
Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant | |
Restaurant | The Keystone (American) | |
Shuttle to Airport | Yes | |
Hotel Shuttle | No | |
Gym | No gym | |
Pool | No Pool | |
Room Type | Standard. King, Queen, Doubles | |
Pets | No | |
Smoking | No |
Best Hotel for San Francisco Tourist
Harbor Court is near the piers, beautiful views, modest rates.
Harbor Court – Embarcadero
Weekday Avg. Rate $343 |
Weekend Avg. Rate $206 |
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Hotel Specs
Closest Station | 3 Blocks | |
Wifi | Free Wifi | |
Parking | $58 Per Day | |
Breakfast | No Breakfast | |
Restaurant | Ozumo (Japanese) | |
Shuttle to Airport | Yes | |
Hotel Shuttle | No | |
Gym | Cardio machines and free weights | |
Pool | Outdoor Seasonal | |
Room Type | Standard. King, Queen, Doubles | |
Pets | Yes. Fee $100/Stay. | |
Smoking | No |
Best Family Hotel in San Francisco
Extended Stay is near Water World, suburbs. Great rates, near BART.
Extended Stay America – Contra Costa Centre / Pleasant Hill
Weekday Avg. Rate $130 |
Weekend Avg. Rate $112 |
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Hotel Specs
Closest Station | 6 Blocks | |
Wifi | Free Wifi | |
Parking | Free | |
Breakfast | No Breakfast | |
Restaurant | None | |
Shuttle to Airport | No | |
Hotel Shuttle | No | |
Gym | No gym | |
Pool | No Pool | |
Room Type | Standard & Suites Available | |
Pets | Yes. Fee $25/Night. | |
Smoking | Yes |