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26 Oct - 27 Oct
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27 Oct - 28 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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Our top choices for San Francisco 3-star hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A park with people relaxing on the grass, a city skyline in the background, and Victorian-style houses.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
Rp2.151.520
Rp2.532.230 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
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.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
Rp1.959.261
Rp2.302.131 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a well-lit entrance.
An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a skylight ceiling.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a view of a baseball stadium.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Marilyn
Rp1.970.720
Rp2.240.609 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
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.

4. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
Rp2.698.440
Rp3.175.929 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a landscaped front yard.
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.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large window with curtains, a bar area, and a plant.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Leasa
Rp2.734.419
Rp3.083.058 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a green awning, a 'No Parking' sign, and a 'Restaurant & Bar' sign.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

6. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
Rp1.865.856
Rp2.201.421 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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 lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
Rp3.218.240
Rp3.787.707 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
Lobby sitting area
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

8. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
Rp1.294.890
Rp1.524.144 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Tilden Hotel
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 lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
Rp2.133.440
Rp2.452.284 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.
A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

10. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Ellen
Rp2.386.018
Rp2.823.835 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Dylan at SFO
Room
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
Room
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

11. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Cayla
Rp2.163.814
Rp2.546.701 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Julian
Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
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.

12. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Rebecca
Rp2.061.120
Rp2.429.813 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
The Stanyan Park Hotel facade with a prominent entrance, large windows, and two potted trees.
A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and a path.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a sitting area with a table and a chair.

13. Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
Golden Gate
United States
Christopher
Rp4.336.488
Rp5.043.877 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stanyan Park Hotel
A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.
A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
An underground parking garage with concrete floors and walls, several cars parked, and visible structural supports.

14. Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
San Bruno
United States
Pam
Rp1.936.368
Rp2.312.383 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Aura SFO
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
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 hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Xiaoshi
Rp2.394.334
Rp2.752.167 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a tray, a lamp, a bathroom with a sink, and a window with blinds.
A sign for "The TOSSER" hotel, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate detailing and large windows.
A white robe hanging on a rack in a room with a blue towel, a whiteboard, and a shelf with books and a magazine.

16. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Mónica
Rp1.935.102
Rp2.273.746 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Mosser
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 hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.

17. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Anouk
Rp2.099.088
Rp2.470.521 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
King George Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
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.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Jorge
Rp2.653.782
Rp3.017.217 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
Tonya
Rp2.653.782
Rp3.115.493 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.
A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a small table, and a bench.

20. Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO
San Bruno
United States
Terry
Rp2.034.000
Rp2.437.726 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hotel Skye SFO
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Rp1.704.944
Rp2.006.633 total
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Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, great room. My only complaint is the elevator is difficult to say the least to use if you using a luggage cart. Barley fits thru the door."
kevin 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Tilden Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Travellers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres west of the centre, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometres northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favourite among guests.
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