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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
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.
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1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
₩219,151
₩257,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
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
Sebastian Pablo
₩181,035
₩213,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
₩159,847
₩188,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kerry Jimenez
₩152,874
₩173,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 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.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
₩201,792
₩227,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
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.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
₩145,320
₩170,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
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
Morgan
₩260,179
₩306,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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 outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
₩181,035
₩208,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
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.

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Roneisha
₩169,717
₩201,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sakshi
₩154,215
₩181,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
₩130,855
₩153,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
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A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Linh
₩178,192
₩209,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
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
₩162,112
₩190,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
King George Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
₩129,088
₩151,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.
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 lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

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

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
ROGER
₩226,629
₩310,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
John
₩196,832
₩223,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.
A mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
₩217,242
₩255,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
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.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.

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
₩161,859
₩189,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Xiaoshi
₩176,506
₩202,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
Tonya
₩185,539
₩218,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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₩150,681
₩232,592 total
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includes taxes & fees
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₩125,357
₩147,539 total
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includes taxes & fees
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₩179,694
₩274,624 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Room was clean , decent breakfast"
Iryna 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good
"Bathroom ended up having a leak overall not bad room was nice and clean."
Sukhkaran 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Julian

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Travelers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometers west of the center, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometers northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favorite among guests.
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Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties include a wealth of amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're looking for.

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