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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, (1708)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Florence
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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, (5034)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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, (2569)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Melinda
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1070)
"Friendly staff, clean, nice lobby, fun old hotel in a great location "
United States
Sharon
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
The Pickwick Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4783)
"Our fav hotel when visiting San Francisco! "
United States
Jack
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1845)
"Great hotel and location for early morning flight. Very friendly staff, nice room. Would stay again. "
United States
Pierre
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Dylan at SFO

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.6 out of 10, (2242)
"Great bathroom for accessibility"
United States
Sergio
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2967)
"Rooms were very clean and the check in and check out was very quick. "
United States
Jacobo
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3093)
"Great hotel, great location, super friendly all staff "
Mexico
Claudia
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2244)
"All good, friendly staff, spotless room. "
United States
Michael
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Staff was extremely nice and helpful "
United States
James
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2494)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
Maple Tree Inn

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Dinah's Garden 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, (1512)
"Clean room, decent breakfast. Close to airport. "
United States
Karen
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1880)
"Great stay. "
United States
Jon
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
3.0 star property
Airport District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1616)
"Easy booking, polite staff, festive interior and great room"
United States
Daphne
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1906)
"always a great stay"
United States
Marco
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
Bayside
6.8 out of 10, (1426)
"Courteous staff."
United States
Mark
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fremont / Silicon Valley

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great little hotel with super friendly staff! "
United States
Kelly
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1293)
"Great overnight stay and across the street from the Bay Street shopping district."
United States
Sasha
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
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Expedia travellers recommend Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel. It comes with WiFi and front desk services, and is around 3 kilometres north of central San Mateo. Stone Villa Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of downtown, it offers a cafe and premium bedding.
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