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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."
Room
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

1. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Union Square
United States
Jorge
RM670
RM789 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Handlery Union Square Hotel
A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.
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 spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

2. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Sebastian Pablo
RM534
RM629 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 restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, a bar area, and a ceiling fan.
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
Jinyu
RM421
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.
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.

4. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bayfront
United States
Kerry Jimenez
RM465
RM529 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 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 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
Provimar
RM617
RM696 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 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.

6. The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
United States
Ian
RM442
RM520 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, white countertops, and a central island with fruits and jars.
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.

7. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Downtown San Francisco
United States
MELISSA
RM796
RM937 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.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.
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.

8. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
Millbrae
United States
Scott
RM588
RM676 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 storefront with a neon sign reading "The Dylan."
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.

9. The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
Millbrae
United States
George
RM519
RM615 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.

10. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
Oyster Point
United States
Sakshi
RM461
RM544 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 kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
The East Side
United States
kathrina
RM398
RM468 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.
A hotel entrance with a black awning, brick facade, and a fire escape.
Room
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
RM560
RM659 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 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 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
RM496
RM584 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.
Lobby sitting area
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.

14. Tilden Hotel

Tilden Hotel
Union Square
United States
Kimberly
RM348
RM409 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 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.

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
RM690
RM944 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 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.
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
John
RM599
RM681 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 mural with abstract human figures and a green pattern, outdoor seating with cushions, and a building facade with windows.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a central fire feature, surrounded by buildings with large windows and string lights.
A modern lounge area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a bookshelf with various items.

17. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf
United States
nizar
RM690
RM812 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 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 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
RM489
RM573 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 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.
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
Xiaoshi
RM531
RM610 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 large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

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
RM565
RM664 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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