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Our top choices for San Francisco 3-star hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Handlebar Union Square Hotel."
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.
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1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
HK$1,289
HK$1,517 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
HK$1,027
HK$1,209 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a refrigerator.
A restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
HK$810
HK$956 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, multiple seating areas, and wooden doors labeled "BATHROOM 1" and "BATHROOM 2".

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kerry Jimenez
HK$895
HK$1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Provimar
HK$1,187
HK$1,338 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
HK$850
HK$999 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Pickwick Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.
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 bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter, and a television screen.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
HK$1,530
HK$1,801 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
HK$1,130
HK$1,299 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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.
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."

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
George
HK$998
HK$1,183 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sakshi
HK$887
HK$1,046 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
HK$766
HK$900 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
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A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.
A reception area with a mosaic wall, a blue counter, and a tiled floor.

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Linh
HK$1,077
HK$1,268 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Julian
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 hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
A multi-story building with a prominent corner entrance, large windows, and a visible ground-level cafe.

13. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jingjing
HK$954
HK$1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
King George Hotel
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
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.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
HK$668
HK$786 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Tilden Hotel
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.
The exterior of a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a clear entrance, a sign indicating 'Entrance Only' and 'Clearance 9-6', and the hotel's name displayed prominently.

15. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Fisherman's Wharf
Australia
Angelo
HK$1,326
HK$1,816 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
John
HK$1,152
HK$1,310 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
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.
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
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
nizar
HK$1,326
HK$1,561 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant pink armchair. A kitchen area with a countertop and sink is visible in the background.

18. 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
Justin
HK$941
HK$1,101 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
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.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Xiaoshi
HK$1,020
HK$1,173 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
The East Side
United States
Tonya
HK$1,086
HK$1,276 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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HK$1,052
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was very helpful, complete breakfast and the room very comfortable"
Paula 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent
"Overall amazing stay!"
Sarmad 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Hotel Julian

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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