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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
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1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Stephen Noel
CA $234
CA $276 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
CA $192
CA $227 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
CA $181
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Samantha
CA $167
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
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.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
CA $216
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.
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.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
CA $155
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
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.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Morgan
CA $254
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.
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
CA $192
CA $221 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 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.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Roneisha
CA $166
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.
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
Steven
CA $173
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
CA $139
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
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.
Room
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Rob
CA $184
CA $217 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 man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.

13. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Mexico
David
CA $178
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
King George Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
Lobby sitting area
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
CA $120
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
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 modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.
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
CA $241
CA $330 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.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.
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."

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
John
CA $209
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.
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
CA $230
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
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.
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
CA $187
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 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.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Joy
CA $183
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
Carolyn Jeane
CA $198
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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CA $186
CA $277 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (7,729 reviews)
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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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CA $127
CA $150 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,340 reviews)
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Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
CA $191
CA $292 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
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San Francisco and related destinations

Iconic cable cars climb steep hills while the Golden Gate Bridge stretches majestically through the fog. Explore Fisherman's Wharf for fresh seafood, then take a ferry to Alcatraz where guides share fascinating stories of the former prison's notorious inmates.

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You can’t visit San Francisco without trying the city’s legendary clam chowder.

Get your hands on some of this chowder at Fisherman’s Wharf. Located at the northern point of the waterfront area, Fisherman’s Wharf is home to many of the city’s fishing boats. This is the place to get mouthwatering seafood, whether it’s the long sought-after clam chowder in a bread bowl or Dungeness crab and fresh-caught fish. Fisherman’s Wharf is right near the San Francisco Maritime Museum, so walk off some of those calories you just ingested by strolling among the exhibits and museum ships stationed there. Learn about the Age of Sail by touring the tall ships Balclutha and C.A. Thayer, or explore the cramped quarters of the USS Pampanito, a sub that served in World War II.

Get some rest and relaxation in your San Francisco 3-star hotel before going out into the big city again. Reserve a hotel near the wharf area, so you can enjoy everything the waterfront has to offer without memorizing the routes of BART, the city’s transit system. Staying near Fisherman’s Wharf means you’re only about 3.5 km from the baseball stadium, where you can watch the San Francisco Giants play from April through October.

No matter what time of year you decide to visit, you’ll get the cheapest hotel deals through Expedia.ca. We’ll find you the top accommodations at hotels in San Francisco, whether you’re staying overnight or are looking to make this an extended trip. Relax and enjoy the City by the Bay without emptying your savings account to pay for it.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Expedia customers needing a comfortable and convenient San Francisco property often book Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre, comes with designer toiletries and hypo-allergenic bedding. Need another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown and featuring hypo-allergenic bedding and pillow top mattresses, Inn At Union Square is also a top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Francisco?
Relaxation comes easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. Alongside comfortable settings, these lower-priced properties include plenty of welcome amenities like free WiFi, tea and coffee maker and fitness facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a classier experience with upgraded features such as a spa, swimming pool and larger accommodations. Regardless of your desired hotel category or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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