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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
Room
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
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
Duncan
€153
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
John
€159
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
€150
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Tanuja
€124
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
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.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
James
€142
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
€120
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Pickwick Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.
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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Greg
€186
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
Australia
ross
€138
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
RAJINI
€136
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sheila Marie
€124
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
€102
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.
Room
Room

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Rob
€136
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Julian
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.

13. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
€160
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
King George Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
Lobby sitting area
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
€101
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
Canada
Marcin
€215
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Lori
€148
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
€177
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant pink armchair. A kitchen area with a countertop and sink is visible in the background.
A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
Downtown South San Francisco
United States
Justin
€140
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A lush outdoor area with a variety of plants, including ferns and flowering bushes, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a building with balconies in the background.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Joy
€143
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
guadalupe
€145
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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includes taxes & fees
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"i absolutely loved staying here. every aspect of the experience was amazing. The staff was so attentive and kind. The rooms were clean and comfy. The breakfast was really good! The outside patios were THE spot to relax after a long day of walking. If you wondering on whether this hotel is worth the stay, trust me it is."
hugo 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Good air conditioning. Good breakfast. Nice views of bay and planes taking off and landing."
Marcia 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Travellers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favourite among guests.
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