San Francisco hotels

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KAYAK users usually search for hotels in The Castro, Chinatown and adjacent to Union Square.

Union Square being one of the most popular landmarks in San Francisco, many travelers enjoy staying close by. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square are recommended hotels on KAYAK within walking distance.

$195 is the average price for a double room in San Francisco, but our users have found rooms for as cheap as $26 in the last 3 days.

Embarcadero, the Marina District and North Beach are all great options. You will be right next to the Presidio park and just a short bike ride away from the ferry to Alcatraz. Presidio is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and offers remarkable views of the bridge from the extensive green field on West Buff.

San Francisco has several celebrated 5-star hotels. Depending on your budget and preference, the Bay Area offers household-name hospitality options, like the Ritz-Carlton on the southern fringe of Chinatown and the Fairmont in Nob Hill, as well as boutique hotels like the Argonaut in Fisherman’s Wharf.

It’s possible to find inexpensive hotel options in the center of San Francisco, for example, in the Union Square area. The Herbert Hotel is an excellent budget choice in the Lower Nob Hill area, within walking distance of Union Square. You can also find several budget hotels nearby in the Marina District and in the neighboring Cow Hollow.

If you are looking for a cheap and family-friendly hotel in San Francisco, consider staying in the Marina district, which is near Fisherman’s Wharf, one of the city’s most treasured neighborhoods. Several good hotel choices are in the area, including the colorful Hotel Zephyr.

KAYAK users found 3-star hotel rooms in San Francisco for this weekend from $41 and 4-star hotel rooms from $101. The cheapest room in San Francisco for the same date was $27 per night.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central San Francisco districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like San Francisco city center.

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.