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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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13 Nov - 15 Nov

Our top choices for Downtown San Francisco 3-star hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

1. 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, (6,466 reviews)
"Very good location & hotel"
United States
Sebastian Pablo
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,630 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

3. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,718 reviews)
"Friendly staff, perfect location, lovely historic building! Would definitely stay here again."
Canada
Kelly
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,559 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, and clean rooms."
United States
Jamie
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

5. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,373 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and I would stay there again."
United States
Shea
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

6. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and restaurant"
United States
Kimberly
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Tilden Hotel
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.

7. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,302 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Cayla
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Julian
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with views outside.

8. The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very good location! Clean and Quiet"
United States
Jiaqi
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Mosser
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.

9. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,286 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean room and facilities, great location!"
United States
Jessica J
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
King George Hotel
A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

10. The Phoenix Hotel

The Phoenix Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Love this place!"
United States
Katherine
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Phoenix Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

11. Hotel 32One

Hotel 32One
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (992 reviews)
"Perfect location!"
United States
Braelyn
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel 32One
A spacious lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a trash can.

12. Kensington Park Hotel

Kensington Park Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Quiet, safe and very cozy."
United States
Linda
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Kensington Park Hotel
A cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice structure.

13. Petite Auberge

Petite Auberge
3.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the central location plus the breakfast and cocktails - Cody was a super host - enjoyed our fire-side chats."
United States
Rebecca
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Petite Auberge
A coastal scene with a prominent red bridge, rocky shoreline, and waves.

14. Hotel Fusion

Hotel Fusion
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Jesse
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Fusion
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a wooden door, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

15. Fitzgerald Hotel

Fitzgerald Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
7.6 out of 10, Good, (670 reviews)
"The room was clean and the valet parking was great."
United States
Colton
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fitzgerald Hotel
A bridge over water with a beach in the foreground.

16. Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Executive Hotel Vintage Court
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room are clean and breakfast is good"
United States
Constantino
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Executive Hotel Vintage Court
A corridor with a mosaic wall depicting a bridge and cityscape, wooden flooring, and a reception area in the distance.

17. Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,332 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
United States
Tracey
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
A building with a dark facade, large arched windows, and the name 'COURTYARD' prominently displayed above the entrance.

18. Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (856 reviews)
"Good value!!!"
United States
Raymond
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a Gucci bag, a pizza, and a 'big little lies' shopping bag.

19. Hotel Abri - Union Square

Hotel Abri - Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very good location close to all transport"
Canada
Dimitar
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hotel Abri - Union Square
An outdoor dining area with checkered tablecloths, wooden chairs, and a view of a bridge and water.

20. Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,102 reviews)
"Fantastic location and lovely hotel"
United States
Ripa
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Griffon
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