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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
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 rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Heidi
₩207,432
₩244,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza Hotel".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.
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".

2. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
₩174,313
₩198,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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.

3. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Katherine
₩227,277
₩267,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Handlery Union Square 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 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.

4. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Marcus
₩130,145
₩152,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Pickwick Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
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.

5. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
swapnil
₩120,843
₩142,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative ceiling.

6. 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
Scott Eugene
₩206,489
₩288,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
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.

7. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Minghuan
₩209,593
₩236,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.

8. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Carol M
₩130,961
₩154,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
King George Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
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.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Maria
₩197,065
₩226,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
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
Renato
₩145,512
₩171,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
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 kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

11. 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
Juan
₩148,422
₩174,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.
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.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
David
₩203,412
₩231,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

13. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Timothy
₩126,831
₩149,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hotel Julian
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
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.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
angelica
₩246,678
₩290,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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 modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
jenny
₩203,412
₩238,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a wooden door, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a wooden dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and patterned curtains.
A staircase with wooden railings and patterned carpet.
A hotel with a green entrance, multiple windows, and a fire escape.

16. Fitzgerald Hotel

Fitzgerald Hotel
Union Square
United States
Julie
₩115,449
₩135,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Fitzgerald Hotel
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.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

17. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Stacy
₩182,888
₩216,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Dylan at SFO
A dining table with plates of food, two wine glasses, and cutlery, set against a cityscape view.
A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a city view through large windows.
A banquet hall with a central stage, chandeliers, and rows of tables set for a formal event.
A swimming pool with lane dividers, a sign for the Marines' Memorial Association, and a lifeguard chair.

18. Marines Memorial Club & Hotel

Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
Union Square
United States
Fiona
₩230,496
₩270,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Marines Memorial Club & Hotel
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A mural with hands holding a globe, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.

19. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
Julie
₩223,119
₩262,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

20. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
South San Francisco
United States
Kenneth
₩142,255
₩166,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
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₩420,905 total
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Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious, clean Staff were helpful at checkin $45 a night to park the car a few blocks away was a expensive but safe and secure surprise"
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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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