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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 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

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United Kingdom
Stephen Noel
NT$5,237
NT$6,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
A modern hotel lobby with teal chairs, a large TV screen, and a decorative wall with shelves.
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.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
John
NT$4,440
NT$5,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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.

3. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Union Square
United States
eric
NT$3,801
NT$4,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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 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.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Tanuja
NT$3,641
NT$4,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ingold - Milldale
United States
James
NT$4,822
NT$5,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 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.
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.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Jesus
NT$3,455
NT$4,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 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.
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
Morgan
NT$5,685
NT$6,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
NT$4,312
NT$4,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
NT$4,063
NT$4,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior
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.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sheila Marie
NT$3,897
NT$4,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
NT$3,111
NT$3,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
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

12. Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
Downtown San Francisco
Canada
Rob
NT$3,900
NT$4,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 hotel lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, a round table with a vase, and a dining area with red chairs.
A man pouring a drink at a bar with a modern interior, including pendant lighting and a visible seating area in the background.
A lobby with a dark wood floor, a grey upholstered armchair, and a reception desk with a modern design.

13. King George Hotel

King George Hotel
Union Square
NT$3,577
NT$4,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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.
Lobby sitting area
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
NT$3,162
NT$3,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Tilden Hotel
A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, bar stools, and a seating area with blue sofas.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large screen displaying the weather.

15. 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
ROGER
NT$5,133
NT$7,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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."
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Bayfront
United States
Lori
NT$4,688
NT$5,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature and a mural.
A Marriott Vacation Club building with a prominent illuminated sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
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.

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
NT$5,142
NT$6,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
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 gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

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
NT$4,309
NT$5,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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 modern interior with a seating area, a bar, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel with a brick pathway, lush greenery, and a balcony with a railing.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large orange sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
Millbrae
United States
Joy
NT$3,791
NT$4,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.
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
NT$4,419
NT$5,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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NT$3,968
NT$5,984 total
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includes taxes & fees
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NT$2,855
NT$3,360 total
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includes taxes & fees
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NT$4,273
NT$6,530 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
includes taxes & fees
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect first stop after landing in San Francisco and picking up the hire car, no multi-lane freeways to contend with after a long flight. Easy to find, park, welcoming large reception, great spacious rooms, buffet breakfast had a great selection."
sarah 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good
"Nice place for the price! You could hear people walking in the room upstairs"
Khushreet 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Julian

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.
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