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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 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.

1. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
￥18,668
￥21,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with arched windows and a well-lit facade.
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.

2. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
￥17,000
￥19,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 bar area with a view of a baseball stadium.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

3. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Marilyn
￥17,099
￥19,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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.
Room

4. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
￥23,413
￥27,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Handlery Union Square Hotel
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
Leasa
￥23,174
￥26,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.
The exterior of the Chancellor Hotel with a glass entrance, a signboard, and an ATM on the right.
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.

6. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
Jinyu
￥16,224
￥19,141 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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 lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables.
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.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
￥27,923
￥32,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant.
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
￥11,235
￥13,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 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.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
￥18,511
￥21,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
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."

10. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
Ellen
￥20,702
￥24,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Dylan at SFO
A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a bar counter with bottles.
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.
Room

11. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Cayla
￥17,460
￥20,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hotel Julian
Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.
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
￥17,883
￥21,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A golf course with a pond, trees, and a path.
The Stanyan Park Hotel facade with a prominent entrance, large windows, and two potted trees.

13. Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
Golden Gate
United States
Christopher
￥37,625
￥43,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

14. Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
San Bruno
United States
Pam
￥16,801
￥20,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Aura SFO
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.
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 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.

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
￥19,887
￥22,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring wooden tables and chairs, chandeliers, and large windows with views outside.
A sign for "The TOSSER" hotel, featuring a classic architectural style with ornate detailing and large windows.
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 spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.

16. The Mosser

The Mosser
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Mónica
￥17,444
￥20,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.

17. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
Australia
Susan Ann
￥18,212
￥21,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
King George Hotel
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."
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Jorge
￥23,025
￥26,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
A modern hotel room with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a television.
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.

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
￥23,025
￥27,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.
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
￥16,766
￥20,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Hotel Skye SFO
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The free breakfast was good with omelets and waffles too. The view from hotel is amazing. I would definitely stay again"
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Price trends for properties with 3 Stars in San Francisco

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￥28,717
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January
￥28,527
February
￥31,138
March
￥33,918
April
￥31,738
May
￥37,123
June
￥37,372
July
￥26,602
August
￥27,230
September
￥33,464
October
￥28,718
November
￥28,717
December
￥25,883
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed properties with 3 stars in San Francisco.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Francisco?
Travelers seeking an affordable and comfortable San Francisco stay often choose Handlery Union Square Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometers west of the center, comes with hypo-allergenic bedding and pool sun loungers. Want another suggestion? Situated 0.16 kilometers northwest of downtown and featuring a pillowtop mattress and designer toiletries, Inn At Union Square is another favorite among guests.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San Francisco?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Francisco?
Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in San Francisco. On top of comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties include a wealth of amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee maker and gym equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a classier ambience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. No matter your preferred hotel style or budget, we have what you're looking for.

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