3 star hotels in San Francisco

The Holiday Inn Golden Gateway in San Francisco boasts an excellent location, right next to the cable car turnaround, and within walking distance of popular attractions like Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. The hotel offers thoughtful Chinese-speaking service, making communication seamless and very friendly for Chinese travelers. Rooms are clean and tidy, with some higher-floor rooms offering city...

Stayed for 4 days, and it was great. The room was spacious and clean, and housekeeping cleaned it daily. It felt very safe, with no homeless people around. The hotel locks its main entrance at midnight, and you can only enter with your room key card. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket on the street behind the hotel, making it very convenient. Both bus stops and cable car stops are nearby...

No water provided, had to buy our own. Still haven't received my deposit back after 8 days, even though they said it would take a maximum of one week at check-out.

Excellent hotel in a great location with friendly staff. It’s my second time here for a longer stay than previously and I will definitely return again!

Holiday Inn is always a reliable choice! 👍 The hotel's location is excellent, in one of San Francisco's safer areas. It's also quite close to Chinatown and the Financial District, with convenient public transport access and plenty of supermarkets and pharmacies downstairs. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, the front desk service is attentive, and there's even a gym and pool with no resort fee

Pros-Hotel was clean, staff were pleasant, and the parking price of $49 per night was better than many hotels. Cons-Ordered a roll-away for one night and it wasn't in the room when we returned. Called the front desk and was told that they didn't have room for it. In all fairness, they offered us access to a double room, but it was too late and too much of a hassle to change. Very inconvenient in...

An older hotel, but the location is excellent: quiet, safe, with good service, and free luggage storage. I had a very good experience; the front desk staff were very friendly and approachable!

The location is excellent, right in the city center. The front desk staff were very friendly and checked me in quickly. The room was clean and comfortable. The only issue was the air freshener they used; it smelled strongly of 'luosifen' (snail noodle soup), which was a bit overwhelming. Everything else was great.

I have to say, the location is great, but unfortunately the facilities at this hotel aren't the best; they're old and not well-maintained. The person at the front desk was incredibly rude. We were given a different room than the one we booked, and when we tried to switch, she refused to help us and said there was nothing available without even checking. It wasn't until we asked to speak to the manager...

The overall location is good and transport links are convenient, but the hotel is a bit old, though it is still clean.

The location is super convenient, right across from Union Square. The room isn't huge but it's enough, though the central AC is old and only goes up to 68°F. Late February in SF is quite cold, and I ended up catching a cold. I had to wear a light down jacket and pile on blankets. The staff were all very polite, and luggage storage was free. Housekeeping cleaned the room daily. Heading east from the...

First time at the hotel. Location is unbeatabke and the staff very friendly. Room was a little small but comfortable.

The hotel could not be more central if you want to explore San Francisco for 1-3 days. The room was modern, spacious and very clean plus equipped well. The hotel Is throughout well maintained and clean

Great, helpful staff. Clean rooms and location is near a lot of things.

really clean, efficient, nice staff, love the 24/7 front desk. they also were super helpful tagging and holding my luggage for me. I was able to check in and out with ease, and used their fitness room too. small but enough equipment to workout! pretty close to the water which is nice, and love the chilled water and guest request closet

The check-in kiosks were down for quite a while upon arrival. Couldn’t check into the room until they were fixed. No food or drink beyond coffee or tea; not including room service. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Gym on site with useful equipment.

We love this hotel. The location is very convenient where you could find the cable car station, take a walk to the ferry building and fisherman market. The staff are very nice and the breakfast was excellent.

Pretty basic place, rooms are very small but functional. No aircon in the rooms as it is an older building. Some pluses like complimentary coffee, a large guest lounge area and a laundry room. Suitable for short stays on a budget.

Perfect for solo and business travelers. They leave you alone. It’s clean and quiet and extremely affordable. No pet fee, which is really nice. Option for self-service check-in/out. Free laundry machines, really great vending machines, fabulous Yemenese coffee shop across the street.

The Pickwick Hotel is in a very convenient location near Market Street, making it easy to get around San Francisco. The rooms are a bit old, but they are clean and comfortable enough for a short stay. The staff were friendly and check-in was smooth. However, the surrounding area can feel a little unsafe at night, so I recommend being careful if you walk around late. Also, the hotel facilities are...

The room was a bit small, but thankfully the location is in a business center, yet it's quiet at night. It has a coffee machine and a particularly large fridge, giving it a feel of a star-rated hotel. My only issue was during check-in; I parked my car in an alley outside the hotel that was a no-parking zone. I was really anxious to drop off my luggage and move the car, but the two Chinese guests in...

The hotel left a mixed impression. The building itself is quite old, which is noticeable throughout the property. The air conditioning in the room was not working, making it very hot and uncomfortable, especially at night. The gym is also in poor condition — the equipment is outdated and needs renovation. Housekeeping was consistent, but the cleaner came every morning at 9:00 AM, which was not always...

The location is fantastic, within walking distance to Union Square and close to the cable car stop. The hotel is a bit old, and personally, I wasn't a huge fan of the wooden smell, but airing out the room helped a little.

The hotel's location is excellent, with a large supermarket and many restaurants nearby. However, the soundproofing in the rooms is poor, and bottled water is not provided, so you'll need to bring your own.

nice and clean but dated rooms. good security with locked doors though!

This hotel is amazing in every way. It is super clean and well located. Best of all, the weekend staff is very helpful and they go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Probably some of the nicest and most attentive stafff I’ve seen in any hotel. Especially M.

Good location and friendly staf

It would be nice if there was breakfast.

The interior environment is good, but the room is very small. Although the location is good, there is a social shelter in San Francisco next door. It seems that there are homeless people.

Good Convenient location Paid parking available

The room is well-equipped, clean and tidy. The location is very close to the city center, which is very convenient. The service staff is very nice and helpful in solving various problems. I am quite satisfied with this stay.

Good location! Nice breakfast! Quite and clean room.

Small rooms, but otherwise a great hotel. The location is really convenient for getting around downtown with easy access to public transportation. The breakfast was satisfying and saved time and money. Didn't need to park or use the gym, so no opinions there. The rooftop has a spectacular view of the city. Don't let the bad reviews fool you, this is a great find. Yes, the unhoused population is pretty...

Very clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Convenient location. Sadly, a lot of homeless people in the immediate vicinity. They did not bother us at all, but we didn't go out much after dark.

For a 3-star hotel, this place gets it done without fuss. The manager was able to switch me into a room that had a desk, and it was clean and serviced daily during my stay. The breakfast area and fitness room are small but adequate. If you are arriving by car and not planning on driving during your stay, I'd recommend the Ingka Centres Garage (945 Market Street) which is only 2 blocks away. You can...

Very experience clean and friendly staff

Location close to public transportation but in a not very advisable area of the city. Facilities are fine, but room cleaning service is insufficient. Breakfast service uses single-use plates and cutlery, which is not very eco-friendly.

Location is so good. However, there are several homeless guys near hotel. Not violent to hit passengers but make the surrounding of hotel a bit messy. Most of staffs are polite and do good in duty of service. Very convenient to reach MRT station , supermarket and Ross for shopping .

The Mosser is an amazing hotel in an excellent location. It was clean and the staff was friendly!

One of the closest hotels to Moscone Center, the location is great for conferences. Basic facilities are decent but a bit old and the space is quite cramped.

The location is very ideal, it’s in the heart of everything you need, trader Joe’s is right next door. The hotel staff are all very kind and friendly. Everything is clean. The street is safe and much better than any of the other areas for similar priced hotels.

I had a really pleasing time as i was pretty exhausted. The room was super clean and i will definitely come back here. Not to mention the staff was super friendly. Thank you guys.

It's not fancy, the rooms are more bedroom sized than hotel room sized, extremeconvenient for the Union Square / Moscone area (and much cheaper than the bigger hotels around there). As long as you're not a hotel snob you'll be fine. Street noise can be a bit loud if you're facing 4th, though.

This was the best value hotel stay we have had in San Francisco in 20+ years of traveling here on business. We found ourselves wandering all of the floors reading the extensive and priceless memorabilia in this hotel. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the staff is very friendly and world class. It seemed to us that every employee has worked there for decades! The Club is right in...

The corner king room I stayed in was very comfortable and spacious. My experience at the hotel exceeded my expectations, offering fantastic value for money. I particularly enjoyed the wonderful Happy Hour at Chesty's and the complimentary buffet breakfast. Jeff at Chesty's was incredibly knowledgeable and courteous, truly a professional. Additionally, Jerome Clay was very talented and a great entertainer...

Absolutely a wonderful experience staying at the Marine Memorial Club. The staff is extremely professional, friendly, helpful and the property is outstanding.

Everyone smiled and made me feel welcome; I could not have asked for more. My husband and I had a great stay at Marines' Memorial. Eda was fantastic, and Nikita at the front desk was super helpful. I forgot my cell, and she ran after me! The staff was very nice overall. My experience exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this hotel to friends, family, and colleagues, and I am very likely to return...

From the moment I arrived, I knew this was no ordinary weekend stay. The Marines Memorial Club occupies a singular place in San Francisco — not just geographically, but spiritually. Situated in the heart of the city with Union Square steps away and the Theater District at your doorstep, the location alone earns five stars. Everything you could want from San Francisco is within easy reach, yet stepping...

My stay exceeded my expectations. The hotel provided good value and an interesting experience. I appreciated the friendly atmosphere, which allowed me to relax without feeling hustled. The room decor was beautiful, though a few details need updating after happy use by many guests. These details didn't impact my happiness much. Everyone on the team was super nice, which added to the positive experience...

Everything went well, i would definitely recommend. Staff upgraded my room for my birthday and a few signed a card for me with some chocolates. It was very sweet! The room was nice and clean, and staff was really friendly. The onllly "bad" thing was the price of parking, $60 per night. We were able to find street parking thank God. But When i visit again, will definitely book with them

The hotel itself was pretty decent, especially given the location and price. Not the greatest neighborhood but that goes for a lot of downtown SF. Convenient to civic center or moscone. Staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were clean and well kept, the pool area is very nice, there is only an ice machine located on every other floor, it was kind of a pain but nothing major. My only complaint would...

If anyone is looking for great deals on hotels go to HotelRaven. com Booked a room on there and they had the best rates around... Very nice place. Once you enter the lobby you are transported to a world away from the chaos of The City. The always gracious staff are genuinely glad you are there and it shows in their smiles. Upon registering and headed up to the rooms, you'll find an unexpected oasis...

Very clean, and very quiet. Area not the best of you are not familiar. But I have never felt uncomfortable. I will definitely stay here again on my next work trip!

Great place to leave the stress of the city behind. Quiet oasis of a hotel. Once you've checked in you go up to an open-air layout that brings the peace of security with fresh air enviorns. The staff is always courteous and accommodating. And ya gotta love the heated pool! Sweet!

The hotel was within walking distance of the Moscone center, although it was through a sketchy part of San Francisco (not the worst part, though). The hotel itself was nice with great sheets and towels, and the rooms were small for our needs but fine for a group of 4 or 5. Service was good even at odd times in the night.

the room is much more beautiful and beyond our expectation staff had good service and friendly response

We had a fantastic time and loved the property and staff. Amazing

While the hotel is a bit dated, the rooms are spacious. It's well-managed, spotlessly clean, and the staff provide warm, friendly service. Plus, breakfast is included. Highly recommended!

Hotel is definitely old and gives an antique look. Room was spacious and comfortable. There was microwave , and cutlery available which is very convenient if you are staying with a kid. Room was old but very clean. Bathroom was spacious and well lit. Complementary breakfast was basic. They provide coffee , tea, yogurt, fresh fruits etc, which I found is still better than sone of the hotels which do...

The room was decent, but there were quite a few homeless people outside.

The hotel boasts an excellent location, just a 10-minute walk from Union Square. The building itself has a charming vintage facade, and the lobby is stylishly retro. My room was very spacious, featuring a separate, fully-equipped kitchen, which was incredibly convenient for preparing simple meals or reheating takeout. There's a small supermarket directly across the street that stocks fresh fruits and...

We went during New Year’s Eve so check in and parking was quite busy. Couldn’t find a spot in the loading for valet. But the overall stay was affordable, clean, and very nice. The hotel is super cute and looks like the photos.

Great location in the city. Clean new rooms. Hotel and room is great. Just many unhoused people in the area

One small lift for the entire hotel building. Pray it does not break during your stay :)

The staffing was great, vintage old look inside. They did had Valet but will suggest not to leave anything in the car due to homeless all around SF.

Front desk was nice, rooms were clean for the most part, AC unit did it’s job, beds were pretty comfortable for the one night we were there, decent location for food and drinks, would recommend for one or two night trips for the price

Neat old hotel, right downtown near Union Square. Clean but very small rooms, lots of street noise and homeless.

Good sides: 1. The breakfast is basic but decent. Toast, butter, jam, plain yogurt, eggs, pancakes, and some fruit(apples/oranges), along with coffee. 2. Great location. Downsides: 1. I was charged a NIGHTLY AMENITY FEE at checkout, which wasn't clearly mentioned during the booking process. I'm not sure if it's an issue with the hotel or trip-dot-com. It definitely felt a bit like being overcharged...

The room was great value for money. The breakfast at the restaurant was also delicious! The staff were very patient in answering all my questions, thank you!

Customer-oriented people. Close to the metro.

Friendly and helpful concierge. Breakfast was moderate but ok. Location was challenging if you have luggages.

Enjoy my stay. Breakfast is enough and tasty. A bit of steep walk to get to the hotel, but that’s SF in general.

First night was a nightmare next to the Elevator, even when I request with anticipation here from Trip.com App Not to be near to the elevator. I made my checking after nine 9pm and I felt like it was a punishment for the fact that they gave me the worst room of All rooms there! Not a view, Cold and the elevator noise was a nightmare! In my last and second night, I was ready to walk out… When they...

Our stay at Hotel Julian was truly special thanks to Reisha. From the very first interaction, Reisha was incredibly welcoming, kind, and genuinely attentive. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of, and it honestly made our entire stay feel personal rather than just another hotel visit. You can tell she truly cares about guests, and that level of service makes a...

We had a power outage in our previous hotel and had to book a room here last minute. Everyone was incredibly accommodating with the pricing and check in/out times. A special shout-out to Angel who made us feel welcome and heard when we were exhausted. The hotel room was colorful, warm, and clean. Made the entire stay ten times better.

My boyfriend and I had a great visit at Hotel Julian for our anniversary weekend. The customer service was 10/10, the rooms were clean and had a cute decor with the old style feel. The elevator wasn’t working during our visit, but the staff was kind and offered to take our bags up, even offered to hold them for us when we checked out early. The area isn’t the best but it is walking distance to a lot...

Pros: beds are comfy, rooms are clean. Good restaurants and galleries nearby. Interesting people all around. Nice little café across the street for home style breakfast. Cons: Elevator hasn't worked in months and I was not notified until a day before check-in. This information is not posted on the site nor do they advise you upon making reservations. smells like urine in the lobby, walls are...

So far I've had a very pleasant experience. I first arrived quite early in the morning, but the staff was helpful and let me leave my luggage until check-in time. When the time was right, check-in was quick and easy. The room was clean and stocked with an appropriate amount of towels and expected amenities. All the staff has been pleasant, exchanging greetings in passing, even the house-keepers. The...

I enjoyed staying here. In an OK neighbourhood, near to Union Square. Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean, a decent size, had a tea/coffee machine with supplies refreshed daily. Couple of good little cafes nearby for breakfast and plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. Would stay here again.

This was a great value for a budget hotel. I have read some negative reviews but that was not my experience. The staff was great , the room had more than I expected like a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer , and toiletries. Bart is just a block and a half away. There are homeless people outside but sometimes the staff will offer to walk you if you are worried about your safety.. the...

Like you'll read in other reviews, the surrounding streets are rife with homeless people. As in, if you walk around at all then you'll encounter a handful wherever you go. If this bothers you, just don't stay in this area, period. Anyway, I arrived a few hours early and they were nice enough to let me check in early. Unfortunately my first room smelled weird, faintly like a public bathroom stall. So...

The hotel could use a little bit of love, its in pretty good condition, but has some small things that could be improved and fixed. For instance in the first room we stayed in in the courtyard the air conditioner was dripping a lot of water on to the carpet. The staff were friendly and helpful with switching our room. I found the location to be perfect for our needs. The area is very walkable, although...

Check in was a breeze, as was check out. Room was clean, we had a corner room facing the street on the 4th floor and despite all the noise, I had no issues. Room was well stocked of towels and coffee, and we had no issues with the area. We have been to SF multiple times--i do not have an issue with homeless persons, I only take issue with the fact that most of this country doesn't care enough to do...

Decent experience. Very friendly and helpful staff with a cute little room. Just because of their location, there is a lot of late night noise outside and homeless. The TV in my room was just in a really weird spot and the shower was tiny... minor inconveniences. Fair price for what I got.

Excellent little one off spot. Very quaint and personable. Accommodates the locals pleasantly and provided the same experience to tourists.

For the location it's not to bad. If your coming for work or have busy days out this isn't that bad. Definitely not so much of a hangout I'm your room if you have downtime. The TV is mounted almost towards the ceiling and is off center that makes is basically not watchable. You will have to check your own self in when you arrive also.

Great location so central to all activities. The breakfast was delicious. The room was small but well appointed with necessities. The design if very contemporary/fashionable and the hotel staff very friendly and accommodating. Loved the breakfast pastries.

This hotel has a top notch location, it’s very central and easy to reach from the airport. I was upgraded to a bigger room facing the street and even my bathroom had a big window facing the city. There’s a filtered water dispenser on ground level, which you can use to refill your personal bottle, it was a nice and eco-friendly touch. The amenity products smelled really good and the sheets were of great...

Customer service was top-notch. The front desk staff were friendly, professional, and went out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. They provided me with some great recommendations for local dining and activities, they also told me which neighborhood I should avoid which made my trip much more enjoyable. The room was clean and well-maintained, with attention to...

We got the standard queen bed room… it was about the size of a dorm, with the singular window facing right into another rooms window so absolutely no privacy. We also did not have AC, a fridge, a microwave and other standard things in a hotel room. We paid $500 for our stay for the weekend and felt unfulfilled. The aesthetic is very cute and the staff was lovely. But the rooms themselves were not comfortable...

Budget hotel with amazing location. Not fancy but great if you just need a place to stay downtown. Only one elevator so it's a bit slow but service was friendly.

The Pali was great value for money for our short trip in San Francisco. The hotel was walkable to lots of places - just a 25 or so minute walk down to the Ferry Building and walking distance to areas like North Beach. Just a few minutes from Union Square and lots of shopping. The room was small but comfortable and nicely designed. Not much of a view, but we weren't expecting one. The decor throughout...

Great location! Great room, we stayed in the king suite and it was above my expectations!!! I would stay here again.

I just stayed for three days and had such a great time not only is the entire atmosphere so beautiful and the bed so incredibly comfy but the staff there is amazing. They were all so friendly and accommodating I loved them! Bar area is also SO pretty. The location is great also! Plenty of parking garages around and great walking distance for shopping and dining.

The interior design is nice and the staff are friendly. However, there was a strange old odor in the bathroom.

The interior design is nice and the staff are friendly. However, there was a strange old odor in the bathroom.

It’s a small hotel but it’s good service and location

Great hotel with great location. Although the inside is a bit old, it has its value for its price!

Very good location and services

This hotel is adorable. The staff are so kinda and welcoming and it is so clean! We stayed in a king room that was overlooking the bay…it was so beautiful and peaceful. I highly recommend. 😊

The good: excellent location, right near the Embarcadero and the Bay Bridge.  Easy access to BART and MUNI.   The bad: customer service was atrocious by one staff member, who made the stay very uncomfortable.  When presented with a problem, he was very unresponsive and accusatory back towards us.  Unacceptable.  For what it's worth, the hotel redeemed itself and better service was offered.  However...

A nice hotel in a beautiful location. It's an old building, which has its charm. No breakfast is available, but they do offer coffee and a cookie in the morning—but for $25, that's just not good. I'd look for something with a decent breakfast next time.

The location is excellent. The reception is very kind and helpful. The hotel provides free coffee, tea and pastries in the morning. During my four nights stay, just one unfortunate incident was the elevator was out of order on the night before the thanksgiving day. Apart, strongly recommend the hotel if you want to stay near the piers and bridges.

Perfect location it's about a mile from Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown etc The hotel and they are decent, the staff is super nice and friendly and helpful. Have a nice pool area nice gym and they have laundry. I would definitely come here again the price is reasonable and it's a really great location it's in Central Downtown San Francisco.

It's a clean hotel more like a motel worth the price that I paid for San Francisco. I liked that I could step out of the hotel and not be completely surrounded by a ton of homeless people and their smells. We were a close proximity to a couple of neighborhoods for good food that didn't break the bank that we could walk to. The beds were fine, but the bathroom is tiny and our shower curtain was precariously...

Location is very good and staff is nice. The hotel is a refurbished motel. Had to ask to have the room cleaned or restocked with towels multiple times.

The rooms are pretty small but they get the job done. The walls are super thin and we were woken up by passers by which is the reason for the loss of the star. The breakfast is awesome though with a wide variety of delicious baked goods as well as many other options. The location is also super great and very central to many of the city’s attractions! If you go in knowing it’s a 3 star hotel you will...

Nice hotel located in a very nice area, between walking distance of many interest places. There is a small swimming pool, heated, and a very nice gym, better than many on bigger and most expensive hotels. It has parking, it is $40 per day, it was high for me considering this is a budget hotel. Simple but adequate breakfast. Simple and clean rooms. Good price. Go for it!

This is a nice little hotel and we found the beds/pillows very comfortable compared to our stay in New York. We didnt have much interaction with the staff nor did we use the pool etc but our rooms were always cleaned and made up to an excellent standard and everything seemed to run smoothly. The only downside was that the lift was very very slow and even though the hotel was kept very clean, parts...

I stayed here on a business trip. The location was great and travel was very smooth. The rooms were clean and quiet, allowing me to relax after work. The staff were very polite, and I had an overall comfortable stay. I would like to stay here again if I have the opportunity.

Good hot breakfast and nice wine and cheese plates at nights

The staff were wonderful, the rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. Would have been 5 stars if it weren’t for the fact that I was continually woken up because I could hear every noise on the street outside and in the rooms next to me and above me. I don’t consider myself I light sleeper. If the hotel had provided earplugs on the nightstand or something this would have helped a lot.

This hotel has cool antique style, the bartender was so friendly, and when there was a hiccup with my room the staff acted promptly and respectfully. Plus, excellent bedding, thoughtfully placed lighting, and a great hot shower. Will stay here again!

Nice hotel in a convenient area. The room was large and comfortable. The breakfast is continental and not worth getting out of bed for.

The room was very clean and was actually a lot bigger than I thought

Olden style hotel for those who like to experience a historical hotel setting. Very boutique and niche. Small breakfast options

A bit dated when it comes to electrical outlets and the windows but overall was very cozy and I would come back!

Great location walking distance to Japantown and The Fillmore. Adorable Victorian charm. Parking is right across the street in an open lot. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Friendly helpful staff. Coffee available 24/7. Continental Breakfast included. Great value for the location. We would definitely stay here again.

The room was clean. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Hotel was beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Staff was amazing, decor was immaculate! The king suite with the jacuzzi tub was the best. Everything was clean and tidy, and we can’t wait to go back!

Excellent hotel. Great staff. Great location. Really nice room. Not a fan of the small continental breakfast