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Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,266 reviews)
"Good hotel in good location."
United States
Gonzalo
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Handlery Union Square Hotel

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, (2,846 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

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, (5,945 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (1,860 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,216 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,893 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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, (2,379 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,327 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,369 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay close to stores I’ll be back"
United States
Geraldine
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Pickwick Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,711 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Roberto
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
Bayfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,213 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,222 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
William Lee
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
The East Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,560 reviews)
"Very nice and great place to stay"
United States
Martha
The price is €155
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,245 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location near the airport with reliable shuttle services. The hotel is clean and the rooms are comfortable."
United States
George
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great for families!"
United States
Nathan
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
YOTEL San Francisco

Hotel Focus SFO

Hotel Focus SFO
3.0 star property
The East Side
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,613 reviews)
"Good hotel close to the airport - affordable with a sufficient breakfast and convenient shuttle bus."
United Kingdom
DYLAN
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hotel Focus SFO

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,153 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
King George Hotel

Hotel Fiona

Hotel Fiona
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,231 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Olivia
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hotel Fiona

Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
3.0 star property
San Bruno
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,847 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean, friendly staff, great location for many places to eat."
United States
Paul
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hotel Skye SFO

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
3.0 star property
Downtown South San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,010 reviews)
"Great breakfast and friendly staff"
United States
Joey
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
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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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