San Francisco hotels

The best areas for budget accommodation in San Francisco are the Tenderloin and Civic Center neighbourhoods. Yale Hotel and Warfield Hotel both offer basic rooms at affordable prices, while the Alexis Park Hotel offers motel-style accommodation with free parking. All of the best attractions are within easy reach of these districts via the metro system.

Districts that lie along the Bay, such as Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach are great for families. Children will love Pier 39, which is home to carousels and candy shops as well as sea lions who visit during certain times of the year. The Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel is a good family-friendly option.

There are dozens hotels situated around San Francisco International Airport. The Best Western Plus El Rancho Inn and the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites are both excellent options. Many airport hotels feature swimming pools, on-site bar and restaurant, and a free airport shuttle service.

Located in the historic buildings of a former US Army fort on the opposite side of San Francisco Bay, Cavallo Point is a stunning hotel with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. In contrast, on the San Francisco side, budget inns and motels line Lombard Street, which leads through the Presidio parklands and across the Golden Gate.

AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is located in the South Beach neighbourhood. Guests staying at Hotel Via will find themselves directly on the ball park’s doorstep. The hotel features sleek design, a rooftop terrace with fire pit, and great views. For travellers on a budget, The Utah Inn is just a few blocks away.

Although the average price for a double room in San Francisco is R5 271, R440 is the lowest price found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days.

Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in San Francisco. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.

KAYAK users found 3-star hotel rooms in San Francisco for this weekend from R1 435 and 4-star hotel rooms from R2 481. The cheapest room in San Francisco for the same date was R945 per night.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, 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 centre

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

There are many hotels in San Francisco that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include The Wharf Inn, Francisco Bay Inn and Cow Hollow Inn and Suites.