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Popular Budget hotels in San Francisco

Discover well-known properties in San Francisco that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 116 hotels in San Francisco and price data was last updated on 25 April 2025. The average price for a hotel in San Francisco is $342/night.
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433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Union Square A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square offers 137 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
4529 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
753 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Union Square Along with valet parking, this smoke-free hotel has a microwave in a common area and a business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite. Grant Hotel offers 76 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
4104 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
2440 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Lombard Street This smoke-free motel features a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This San Francisco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.0
Excellent
1980 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
2505 Lombard Steet, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Presidio of San Francisco Tour/ticket assistance, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this hotel. Alpha Inn & Suites offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
7.5
Good
1069 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
424 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to TransAmerica Pyramid Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco offers 346 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
4445 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
2500 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Eco-certified San Francisco hotel in Fisherman's Wharf with free breakfast Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf offers 531 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
7153 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Located in downtown San Francisco, this hotel is 4.3 mi away from the famous Golden Gate Bridge. University Club of San Francisco features multiple squash courts and rooms with free WiFi. Each comfortable room is furnished with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Convenient room amenities include a hairdryer, telephone and ironing facilities. Standing and ceiling fans are provided in each overnight guest room. San Francisco’s University Club is a private hotel that welcomes guests to experience the formal dining of the University Club restaurant, open for lunch and dinner. The hotel bar serves a variety of wine and casual dinners. Guests of University Club can work out in the gym or relax in the sauna. The hotel has a library and meeting rooms as well. San Francisco International Airport is 14 mi away from University Club of San Francisco. Fisherman’s Wharf is 6 minutes' drive away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
447 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
2026 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Pier 39 Concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Lombard Plaza Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. This San Francisco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.2
Excellent
2615 reviews
Location
2.3 km from city centre
500 California Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Luxury San Francisco hotel in Downtown San Francisco with a 24-hour fitness center Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, valet parking, and a business center. Omni San Francisco Hotel offers 362 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
9.0
Excellent
1445 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
2201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Lombard Street This smoke-free motel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Inn on Broadway offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
7.7
Good
3984 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in San Francisco

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a budget hotel in San Francisco including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in San Francisco?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in San Francisco is January ($248). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in San Francisco is August ($1,087).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in San Francisco?

The cheapest day to stay in San Francisco is Thursday ($248). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $1,260.

How much is a budget hotel in San Francisco tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in San Francisco tonight starting as low as $126, rising to an average cost of $641, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $266 for a 4-star budget hotel in San Francisco for tonight.

How much is a San Francisco budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in San Francisco this weekend for as little as $169/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $173/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in San Francisco, the cheapest rate recently found was $221/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in San Francisco?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 70 days before your trip to San Francisco. The lowest price found when booking 70 days ahead was $127 per night.

Top-rated Budget hotels in San Francisco

Browse through properties in San Francisco that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 116 properties in San Francisco and data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Some of the best San Francisco hotel options as decided by our users. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
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1075 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$340
Avg. per night
440 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$226
Avg. per night
250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$327
Avg. per night
72 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$267
Avg. per night
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.9 km from city centre
Pool
$517
Avg. per night
1530 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$261
Avg. per night
466 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$268
Avg. per night
2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$229
Avg. per night
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$163
Avg. per night
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$282
Avg. per night
1901 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$240
Avg. per night
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.8 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
$294
Avg. per night
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$179
Avg. per night
580 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$327
Avg. per night
425 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$267
Avg. per night
2620 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$318
Avg. per night

Cheapest Budget hotels in San Francisco

Discover affordable stays in San Francisco that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in San Francisco can be found for as low as $57 per night. There is currently one property in San Francisco that can be booked for this price. Amsterdam Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in San Francisco. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$59
Avg. per night
680 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$67
Avg. per night
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$70
Avg. per night
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$89
Avg. per night
507 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$120
Avg. per night
447 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
417 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$129
Avg. per night
725 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$131
Avg. per night
972 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$143
Avg. per night
480 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$151
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in San Francisco

Discover the ideal holiday rental or hostel for your stay in San Francisco. Choose from a variety of options among the available accommodations. Listings are regularly updated, with the latest information as of 25 April 2025.
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2576 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$252
Avg. per night
2026 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$202
Avg. per night
2222 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
3.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$330
Avg. per night
761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
Avg. per night
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$75
Avg. per night
5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$69
Avg. per night
351 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$234
Avg. per night
715 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$236
Avg. per night
610 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$153
Avg. per night

Explore San Francisco

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within San Francisco to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San Francisco to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2025.
  • What is the typical nightly rate for a Budget hotels in San Francisco?

    Generally, it costs $259/night to stay at a Budget hotels in San Francisco. Travelers have found deals as low as $55/night for this accommodation in San Francisco. The cheapest Budget hotels in San Francisco is Chapter San Francisco.

  • Are Budget hotels more or less expensive than other San Francisco hotels?

    HotelsCombined users have found that prices at Budget hotels are generally more costly per night. The average price of a Budget hotels in San Francisco is $259/night. The city of San Francisco itself will usually cost around $258/night for a hotel.

  • Are there good Budget hotels near Union Square?

    Within 2 miles of Union Square, there are 42 options for Budget hotels which have a higher star rating (3 Stars and above). Expect to pay a nightly rate of $281 when staying at Budget hotels within a 2 mile radius of Union Square. Consider looking at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square, Kasa The Addison San Francisco, and Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco when visiting the area. Those hotels are the cheapest Budget hotels near Union Square.

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