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Our top choices for San Francisco 3-star hotels

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 hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ella
HK$1,192
HK$1,403 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 bar area with stools, a counter, and shelves with bottles.
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
casmira
HK$782
HK$919 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Pickwick Hotel
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 spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Ayanara
HK$980
HK$1,115 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
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 restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

4. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Paul
HK$994
HK$1,172 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

5. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Andrea
HK$1,252
HK$1,474 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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 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 sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Prakhar
HK$1,112
HK$1,254 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
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.

7. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Celeste
HK$1,059
HK$1,217 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a long counter, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.

8. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Tatsiana
HK$980
HK$1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
King George Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.

9. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Brittney
HK$1,529
HK$1,800 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.

10. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Bill
HK$821
HK$967 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hotel Julian
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.

11. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Ebony
HK$965
HK$1,136 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.
A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

12. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
San Carlos
United States
Rosemary
HK$1,059
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Hyatt Place San Carlos
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.

13. 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
Cindy Patricia
HK$1,396
HK$1,898 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.
A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A modern storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."

14. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Christin
HK$1,048
HK$1,240 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Dylan at 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 hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Victor
HK$1,121
HK$1,288 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.

16. 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
Juana
HK$927
HK$1,085 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
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
Teresa
HK$1,526
HK$1,797 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
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 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
Jean
HK$1,151
HK$1,309 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel lobby with blue seating, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
South San Francisco
United States
Kenneth
HK$853
HK$1,005 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A Tilden Hotel with a sign for Tails & Kitchen, a white car parked in front, and a yellow taxi with passengers.

20. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Rosa
HK$765
HK$900 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Tilden Hotel
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Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Igor 2-night trip
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Hotel Julian
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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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