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SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection

SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $84 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Millbrae Square Shopping Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Artichoke Joe's Casino and The Shops ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (2,338 reviews)

"Estuvimos solo dos noches, así que si hacen un viaje rápido lo pueden rentar. El precio no me pareció tan caro y estaba confortable."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2020

SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $63 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from South San Francisco Convention Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cow Palace and Millbrae Square ...…

3/5 (3,091 reviews)

"easy parking, walking distance to restaurant and conference center"…"

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2020

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Americas Best Value Inn San Mateo San Francisco

Americas Best Value Inn San Mateo San Francisco

2 out of 5
140 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
Free cancellation
The price is CA $88 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30

Located in East San Mateo, this golf motel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Poplar Creek Golf Course and 3 mi (4.8 km) from San Mateo County Event Center. Coyote Point ...…

3.5/5Good! (968 reviews)

"Every time I went there is very comfortable, clean, nice..."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2020

Americas Best Value Inn San Mateo San Francisco

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Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

2 out of 5
1101 Shoreway Rd, Belmont, CA
Free cancellation
The price is CA $84 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12

Situated in Belmont, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Marlin Park, Hiller Aviation Museum and Laurie Meadows Park. Los Prados Park and Casanova Park are ...…

3.3/5 (956 reviews)

"Quick easy very friendly room was very comfortable staff was very pleasant"…"

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2020

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
Surf Motel

Surf Motel

2 out of 5
2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $72 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29

Located in Marina District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Street and Palace of Fine Arts. Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street are also within ...…

3.3/5 (975 reviews)

"This motel was cheap, clean, comfortable, and convenient. Certainly nothing fancy, but I'll definitely stay here again."…"

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2020

Surf Motel
Inn on Broadway

Inn on Broadway

2.5 out of 5
2201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $88 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6

Located in Pacific Heights, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Van Ness Avenue, Lombard Street and The Regency Ballroom. Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco ...…

3.6/5Good! (981 reviews)

"The front door is inside of tbe hotel .so you could open your door and get ftesh air.. Stuff is very helpful.. Over all am very satisfied"…"

Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2020

Inn on Broadway
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

2.5 out of 5
555 Skyway, San Carlos, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $96 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiller Aviation Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Marlin Park and Fox Theatre. San Mateo County ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (667 reviews)

"It is a nice quiet place... satisfied my 6 days stay... closed to airport..."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2020

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
Mylo Hotel

Mylo Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3211 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $92 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cow Palace and within 6 miles (10 km) of Oracle Park and Orpheum Theater. Twin Peaks and Mission ...…

3.7/5Good! (989 reviews)

"Well appointed room. Comfortable bed. Pete's coffee! We love this place! Inexpensive and near SFO."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2020

Mylo Hotel
LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $77 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23

Situated in San Carlos, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum, Fox Theatre and Marlin Park. San Mateo County Event Center and Woodside ...…

4/5Very Good! (967 reviews)

"The Hotel is very clean, the staff is very friendly and it is in a good location."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2020

LiA Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay

2 out of 5
1450 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $104 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10

Located in Marina District, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Van Ness Avenue, Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. Fort Mason and The Regency Ballroom ...…

3.7/5Good! (983 reviews)

"location was great, right in the middle of all the tourist spots. down the street from the bay. room was clean and nice. Service was excellent. would recommend and for sure return in the future. the only negative was we were on the first floor and guest upstairs were super noisy. plus was we had ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2020

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay
Airport Inn

Airport Inn

2 out of 5
751 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $94 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29

Located in Downtown, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from South San Francisco Convention Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cow Palace and Pacifica State Beach. ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (510 reviews)

"rooms are extremely clean, comfortable beds , management is super friendly and amazing"…"

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2020

Airport Inn
Coastside Inn

Coastside Inn

2 out of 5
230 S. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $176 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5

Situated by the ocean, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of BHRS Coastside Clinic San Mateo County and Half Moon Bay State Beach. Coastside Clinic and Poplar ...…

3.8/5Good! (976 reviews)

"Located near stores and restaurants. I enjoyed all the fluffy pillows on the bed. I would visit again."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2020

Coastside Inn
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InterContinental San Francisco

InterContinental San Francisco

4.5 out of 5
888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $165 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
4.3/5Excellent! (1,174 reviews)

"Good practices to prevent spread of COVID-19. Staff is very helpful"…"

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2020

InterContinental San Francisco
SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection

SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is CA $84 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
4.1/5Very Good! (2,338 reviews)

"Estuvimos solo dos noches, así que si hacen un viaje rápido lo pueden rentar. El precio no me pareció tan caro y estaba confortable."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2020

SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is CA $122 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
3.8/5Good! (2,168 reviews)

"Pretty good hotel! Although it looked like the floor we were on was under construction for paint repair, it was no bother to us. Amenities were closed due to Covid. There's a big TV in the bedroom which was really nice and it was spacious and clean! The only bother we had was the long time we had ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2020

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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San Francisco Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 53 inexpensive motels in San Francisco among more than 817 hotels and other accommodations. When you pick one of these budget accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money to use for your vacation.

When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what San Francisco has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and TransAmerica Pyramid.

Fun fact: Motels became more prevalent in the U.S. at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot.

Below are a few of Expedia customers' favorite San Francisco motels to choose from:

Hotel Focus SFO

  • Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Cow Palace.
  • Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and an airport shuttle.

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

  • A restaurant along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle are available during your stay.
  • It's located within a short 7-minute drive of Cow Palace.

Best Western Plus El Rancho Inn

  • Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
  • Stay within a 20-minute drive of San Francisco State University and Oracle Park.

Civic Center Motor Inn

  • You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Louise Davies Symphony Hall and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
  • Free breakfast and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free WiFi.

LiA Hotel

  • Stay within a 10-minute drive of San Mateo County Event Center and Facebook Campus.
  • Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Things to Do in San Francisco

Check out the Chinatown district and enjoy the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area while you're sightseeing. People who've visited San Francisco love its monuments, shops, and museums.

Here are some popular places:

  • Westfield San Francisco Centre
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • TransAmerica Pyramid

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Presidio of San Francisco
  • Twin Peaks

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

  • Aquarium of the Bay
  • Pier 39
  • San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco is also notable for its:

  • Architecture
  • Tours

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

Decide when you'd like to visit San Francisco by reviewing these seasonal weather details:
  • The hottest months are typically September and October, while December and January are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 62° F and nighttime temperatures average 45° F
  • April-June: 67° F is the daytime average and 49° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 70° F and nighttime averages are around 53° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 70° F during the day and 45° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 23.15 inches in a year

How to Get to San Francisco and Around the Area

San Francisco Transportation
NameTypeDistance
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) Airport 11.8 mi (19.1 km)
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) Airport 11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive) Airport 18.1 mi (29.2 km)
Powell St. Station Metro Station 0.2 mi (0.3 km)
Montgomery St. Station Metro Station 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
Civic Center Station Metro Station 0.6 mi (1 km)
San Francisco 4th and King Station Train Station 1 mi (1.7 km)
San Francisco 22nd Street Station Train Station 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
San Francisco Bayshore Station Train Station 5.4 mi (8.7 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Francisco?
When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what San Francisco has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
What are motels like?
When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in San Francisco?
SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection: Stay within a 20-minute drive of San Francisco State University and Cow Palace. Enjoy the in-room WiFi, and freebies including breakfast and parking. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North: A restaurant and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free WiFi. It’s located within a short 7-minute drive of Cow Palace. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City: Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a short 8-minute drive of San Mateo County Event Center. Surf Motel: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Van Ness Avenue and Fort Mason. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. Inn on Broadway: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Van Ness Avenue. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in San Francisco?
Check out the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to San Francisco love its Chinatown district, monuments, and shops. Some popular places to visit include Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Twin Peaks, Presidio of San Francisco, and Golden Gate Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, and San Francisco Zoo.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Francisco?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Francisco to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and October with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 23 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Francisco when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about getting around San Francisco to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. Take advantage of metro transit at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop, and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop.

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