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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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, (5,561 reviews)
"Staff excellent, food delicious, location perfect !"
United States
Patricia
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,016 reviews)
"Great place I would stay again!"
United States
Jensen
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,765 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jeff
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lobby

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,196 reviews)
"Bar was great all the staff were friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Virginia
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
The Pickwick Hotel
Exterior

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, (2,688 reviews)
"Clean room, location convenient, staff very nice. "
United States
Carmen
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,410 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Exterior

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,657 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Will stay there again!"
Canada
Jason
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown-Arena by IHG
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,823 reviews)
"A good place for an overnight stay "
United States
Anesu Samuel
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,846 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
Interior detail

Governors Inn Hotel

Governors Inn Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Sacramento
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,110 reviews)
"Clean rooms, nice staff, really great continental breakfast. "
United States
Adriana
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Governors Inn Hotel
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,255 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is €135
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,099 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Lauren
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Lobby

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,244 reviews)
"Decent room "
United States
A.
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Bar (on property)

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (726 reviews)
"Very nice staff and convenient location "
United States
Patty
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Hotel Julian
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff is exceptional!"
United States
Beverly
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
View from room

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Dinahs Garden Hotel was lovely. They have a great restaurant on site and we had a wonderful dinner there. Beautiful water features with a Koi pond."
United States
Mary Anne
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Exterior

Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,103 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Bikash Kumar
Sfo El Rancho Inn
Reception

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great!"
Canada
Jake
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
YOTEL San Francisco
Property amenity

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, (2,342 reviews)
"Clean room, attentive staff, amazing location, fabulous breakfast!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is €163
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Exterior

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,212 reviews)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Michele
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Half Moon Bay Lodge
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is €225 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
€225
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

4/10 Poor
"No AC required sleeping with the windows open. Lots of street noise day and night. "
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Northern California?
There is a range of 3-star hotels in and around Northern California. Expedia customers highly recommend Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco. It features a sauna and designer toiletries, and is approximately 0.16 kilometres west of the downtown area. Inn At Union Square is another top choice. Around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the centre of San Francisco, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Northern California?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Northern California?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Northern California will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are generally more economical and come with the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket interiors, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centres.