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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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Our top choices for Bay Area 3-star hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
€172
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
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.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
€137
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
€109
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kerry Jimenez
€117
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.

5. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
San Leandro
United States
Johalis
€115
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'SONESTA' sign, surrounded by trees and a parking area.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a television screen.

6. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
Emeryville
United States
Yuan
€150
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
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.

7. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
€152
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

8. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
€114
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

9. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Aimee
€123
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Garden
A modern hotel room with a large window, a beige sofa, a small table, and two chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a grey armchair, a small round table, and a floor lamp.

10. Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Sunnyvale
United States
Karina
€121
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.
A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

11. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
San Antonio
United States
Debbie
€129
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
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 bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.

12. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
€205
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.

13. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Kareem Sameh
€124
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a traditional stone lion statue.
A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a lobby sign.
A restaurant with indoor seating, large windows, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large TV, and a reception desk.

14. Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Megan
€149
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Dinah's Garden Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

15. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
€130
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".
A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

16. Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
Ocean Colony
United States
Craig
€160
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Half Moon Bay Lodge
A room with a yellow sofa, a white bedside table, and a decorative palm tree lamp.
A poolside area with wicker furniture, umbrellas, and a view of a building with striped awnings.
A sign for the Wild Palms Hotel with a clear view of the surrounding foliage.
A courtyard with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a building in the background.

17. Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sunnyvale
United States
Orly
€93
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered patio, columns, and a fountain.
A room with a large window overlooking a garden with trees and a water feature.
A modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, large windows, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
A landscaped outdoor area with a bench, a tree, and a building with large windows.

18. Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
Palo Alto
United States
Jonathan
€152
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

19. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
George
€134
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Dylan at SFO
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with modern furniture.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, benches, and weightlifting equipment.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'La Quinta by Wyndham,' a parking lot, and a clear sky.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
Hayward
United States
Deva
€86
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Bay Area?
If you're travelling to San Francisco for your Bay Area break, you'll find some comfortable and convenient 3-star hotels. Many of our customers choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. Around 0.16 kilometres west of downtown, it offers designer toiletries and premium bedding. Another highly rated option is Inn At Union Square. Stay here and enjoy access to a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, and be approximately 0.16 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Bay Area?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Bay Area?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee makers. These properties may also feature a bar and restaurant on-site. Upgrade your Bay Area trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness centre, round-the-clock room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll enjoy a superior level of comfort and relaxation.

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