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A building with a sign that reads "MIRAGE INN & SUITES".

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a sink.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a built-in heater.

A reception desk with a clock, a 'No Pets' sign, and a 'Check In - 2PM, Check Out - 11AM' sign.

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2 km from Lake Merced

Alyson

Rp2.395.440

Rp2.786.196 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with seating, snack shelves, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a staircase.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, booths, and high chairs.

2. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

3.7 km from Lake Merced

SCOTT

Rp2.761.258

Rp3.125.606 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a sitting area with a table and a chair.

The Stanyan Park Hotel facade with a prominent entrance, large windows, and two potted trees.

A golf course with a pond, trees, and a path.

3. Stanyan Park Hotel

6.5 km from Lake Merced

Melissa

Rp3.843.838

Rp4.470.865 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

A staircase with colorful steps, a blue door with the number 101, and a coffee bar area.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelves and a mirrored door.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

4. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

7.2 km from Lake Merced

Katharina

Rp1.857.548

Rp3.584.616 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

5. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 10.3 km from Lake Merced

Radu

Rp2.072.679

Rp2.410.784 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A set of stone steps leading up to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice fence.

A room with a dark door, a potted plant, framed artwork, and a small shelf with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with blinds, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A room with patterned chairs, a round table with a lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

6. The Metro Hotel

7.8 km from Lake Merced

Mariah

Rp3.562.019

Rp4.150.019 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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.

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A lobby with a reception desk, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, a large window, and a wall-mounted clock.

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 10.1 km from Lake Merced

shalaka

Rp2.642.246

Rp3.109.791 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden outdoor bar set with a variety of snacks, wine glasses, and bottles in a bucket.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A traditional interior with a wooden floor, a round table with a blue vase, and a stained glass door.

A spacious living room with a grand piano, a staircase, and a cozy seating area.

8. Parker Guest House San Francisco

7.5 km from Lake Merced

Paul

Rp3.303.046

Rp3.848.141 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

9. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

9.9 km from Lake Merced

Shannon

Rp1.638.637

Rp1.909.345 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Two bicycles parked on a sidewalk with baskets, in front of a building with the number 2901.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a view of the city from the window, a chandelier, and a mirror on the wall.

10. Hotel Drisco

Pacific Heights, 9.3 km from Lake Merced

Tymon

Rp11.494.437

Rp13.369.466 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door with a large glass panel, flanked by ornate railings and a well-lit interior.

A large, historic building with multiple stories, prominent towers, and a grand entrance.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A living room with a white sofa, red throw pillows, and a vase of white flowers on a glass table.

11. Sutter Mansion

9.8 km from Lake Merced

Stewart

Rp4.677.163

Rp6.010.505 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A bar area with a wooden ceiling, a bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

A cozy library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a bar area.

A fire feature in a planter, outdoor seating area, and a building with red accents in the background.

A hotel with a pool, numbered rooms, and lounge chairs.

12. The Phoenix Hotel

Tenderloin, 9.8 km from Lake Merced

Hilda

Rp1.985.015

Rp2.336.264 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A building facade with a blue ornate entrance, a sign reading "Monte Cristo," and two potted plants on the ground.

A room with floral wallpaper, a sofa with red and white cushions, a red ottoman, a wooden chair, a small table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. The Monte Cristo

8.6 km from Lake Merced

Joseph

Rp5.373.308

Rp6.324.161 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

A building with a black awning labeled 'Symphony Inn.'

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A corner of a room with a chair, a table with magazines, a window with a view of the street, and a thermostat.

14. Symphony Inn

8.9 km from Lake Merced

Marilyn

Rp1.900.382

Rp2.214.088 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a lobby, flanked by ornate columns and potted plants.

A grand lobby with a staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area with striped sofas.

A wooden board with a variety of cheeses, fruits, and crackers on a glass table.

A formal dining room with long tables, chandeliers, and classic decor.

15. Hotel Majestic

9.7 km from Lake Merced

Ginny

Rp2.288.393

Rp2.666.149 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A window with the inscription "The Grove Inn 890" and a brass light fixture above it.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A building facade with a brick exterior, a white entrance with a number '890' above the door, and two flags above the entrance.

16. The Grove Inn

8.5 km from Lake Merced

Joe Mike

Rp4.121.690

Rp4.794.041 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A courtyard with a stone pathway, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A modern interior with a large wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a seating area with a small table and chairs.

A spacious lobby with wooden floors, modern furniture, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lounge area with leather chairs, a coffee table, and a bar in the background.

17. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

9.4 km from Lake Merced

frank

Rp3.605.889

Rp4.923.908 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A grand room with a staircase, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.

A room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a table, and a stove.

A formal dining room with round tables, red upholstered chairs, and ornate chandeliers.

An outdoor patio with a round table, chairs, and a pitcher of water.

18. Queen Anne Hotel

9.6 km from Lake Merced

Nate

Rp3.463.785

Rp4.035.576 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A potted succulent plant on a balcony with a metal railing and a chair in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed pictures, a blue wall with a zigzag pattern, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A woman walking on a covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Becks Motor Lodge'.

19. Becks Motor Lodge

7.5 km from Lake Merced

Kaylen

Rp3.531.056

Rp4.113.946 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a window overlooking a garden.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

A person sitting on a red staircase with a dog.

20. Marina Motel

Marina District, 9.9 km from Lake Merced

Natasha

Rp3.241.829

Rp3.776.988 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mirage Inn and Suites	7.2 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Stanyan Park Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality	10.0 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,710 reviews	View

Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

The SeaScape Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was perfect for my stay. Private parking, clean and just across the street from the beach with a super cute coffee shop/cafe on the corner. The room had modern upgrades, a mini fridge and microwave and being on the third floor I could see the ocean from my windows. I would 100% stay here again."

Twin Peaks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it. Great location."

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great"

Mylo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay at Mylo. Everything works, the housekeeping does an impeccable job at cleaning and resetting the room. When checking in, there is a virtual staff member (imagine walking in to a lobby and video chatting with a staff person to check in. literally how they do it here.) there is one live person available but check in is handled quite well on a "facetime" style interaction. Parking is 10 dollars per night and u get assigned spot inside the area. quiet at night, unless u have a rowdy next door. walls are thin. can hear conversations of neighboring rooms."

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This was my first time staying at a hotel with a virtual check-in and staff made it easy for me to understand. They were communicative and provided detailed instructions that were easy to follow, I did not have any issues. My room was cozy and clean with a nice view. I would have already recommended friends to stay here vs becks lodge."

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

10/10 Excellent

"Good service"

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed for two days. The ice machine was down but they had a fridge in the room that actually froze items so that was a plus. The room and property were clean. Perfect location and perfect price. Only downside is if you’re on floor 1 and 2 you will hear the person above you. Definitely will come back !"

Becks Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying here! Best neighborhood and cute rooms"

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing breakfast and great staff"

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

8.2/10 (948 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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Harding Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Fort Funston

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Fort Funston, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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Towers Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Towers Conference Center during your trip to San Francisco.

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Olympic Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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San Francisco State University

8.2/10 (1,462 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Depot - San Francisco

After visiting The Depot - San Francisco, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Mashouf Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Mashouf Performing Arts Center during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merced?

Lake Merced is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. You'll find 553 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Merced?

Mirage Inn and Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Merced. Other good choices within a few miles include Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City and El Camino Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Merced?

Expedia has 553 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Merced.

What can I see and do near Lake Merced?

You'll want to browse the collections at California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum and Legion of Honor. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Castro Street, Castro Theatre and Fort Funston. You can catch a show at The Independent, Marsh Theater and Swedish American Hall.

How can I get to Lake Merced?

Nearby metro stations include S.F. State Station, Stonestown Lakeside/Winston Station and Right Of Way/Eucalyptus Dr Stop. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Lake Merced hotels

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

3. Stanyan Park Hotel

4. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

5. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

6. The Metro Hotel

7. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8. Parker Guest House San Francisco

9. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

10. Hotel Drisco

11. Sutter Mansion

12. The Phoenix Hotel

13. The Monte Cristo

14. Symphony Inn

15. Hotel Majestic

16. The Grove Inn

17. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

18. Queen Anne Hotel

19. Becks Motor Lodge

20. Marina Motel

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Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

The SeaScape Inn

Twin Peaks Hotel

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Mylo Hotel

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Becks Motor Lodge

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

Harding Park Golf Course

Fort Funston

Towers Conference Center

Olympic Club

San Francisco State University

The Depot - San Francisco

Mashouf Performing Arts Center

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