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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway

1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

4.1/5Very Good! (2,242 reviews)

"Upon arrival I was upgraded to a nicer room with the most breathtaking view. The bed was very comfortable, plush pillows. Parking was an arm and a leg, but meh I mean what do you expect in the city. Great customer service. Enjoyed my stay."…"

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2020

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA

3.9/5Good! (3,412 reviews)

"Great spot. Weird time to be in the City during Covid"…"

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2020

InterContinental San Francisco

888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

4.4/5Excellent! (1,123 reviews)

"Big room and bathroom. The bathroom shower leaks a lot of water outside the standing shower. There were small bugs coming from the shower vent. Lobby was nice. Had plenty of places to sit or work."…"

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2020

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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
Name	Type	Distance
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)