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Chapter San Francisco - San Francisco - Building
Chapter San Francisco
Western Addition
8.5Very Good(633)
Free Wi-Fi
€52+
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Chancellor Hotel On Union Square - San Francisco - Lobby
Chancellor Hotel On Union Square
Union Square Area
8.7Very Good(4872)
Free Wi-Fi
€151+
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Coventry Motor Inn - San Francisco - Bedroom
Coventry Motor Inn
Cow Hollow
8.6Very Good(4348)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€161+
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The Marker Union Square San Francisco - San Francisco - Lobby
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Tenderloin
8.5Very Good(1444)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€171+
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Orchard Hotel - San Francisco - Restaurant
Orchard Hotel
Chinatown
8.8Very Good(2141)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€190+
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Inn at Union Square - San Francisco - Bedroom
Inn at Union Square
Union Square Area
8.9Very Good(801)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€205+
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Courtyard by Marriott Fishermans Wharf - San Francisco - Building
Courtyard by Marriott Fishermans Wharf
North Beach
8.5Very Good(1032)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€213+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf - San Francisco - Building
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf
North Beach
8.5Very Good(3009)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€214+
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citizenM San Francisco Union Square - San Francisco - Bedroom
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Union Square Area
9.0Wonderful(1708)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€232+
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Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco - San Francisco - Lobby
Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco
North Beach
8.6Very Good(2542)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€254+
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Galleria Park Hotel - San Francisco - Balcony
Galleria Park Hotel
Union Square Area
9.0Wonderful(1395)
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€267+
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Omni San Francisco Hotel - San Francisco - Lobby
Omni San Francisco Hotel
Financial District
9.1Wonderful(1486)
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€371+
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Luma Hotel San Francisco - San Francisco - Lounge
Luma Hotel San Francisco
SoMa
9.2Wonderful(646)
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€430+
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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco - San Francisco - Living room
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
SoMa
8.7Very Good(1736)
Pool
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€473+
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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco - San Francisco - Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Chinatown
9.0Wonderful(634)
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
€551+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in San Francisco

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in San Francisco with confidence.

Which month has the cheapest rates for budget hotels?

Budget hotels in San Francisco are cheapest in August, with an average rate of €99. On the other hand, they are at their most expensive in January, where the average price is €281.

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a budget hotel in San Francisco?

The lowest prices can usually be found on Saturday, where the average nightly price is €111. The most expensive night is generally Monday, where the average price is €172.

How much is a budget hotel in San Francisco for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was €89, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was €173. The cheapest room found overall was for €89.

How much is a budget hotel in San Francisco for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in San Francisco for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for €149 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as €96 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from €153 per night.

How early should you book a budget hotel in San Francisco?

Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Francisco budget hotel.
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August
January
€187
€163
€27
Cheapest month to stay with an average 43% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 64% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding San Francisco budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in San Francisco are cheaper in the low season, which is in August and December.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Saturday. The most expensive night for a stay is Monday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was €181. The most expensive cost €181.

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