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Popular Budget hotels in San Francisco

Discover well-known properties in San Francisco that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 116 hotels in San Francisco and price data was last updated on julio 3, 2025. The average price for a hotel in San Francisco is $258/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
4665 reviews
Location
0.2 mi 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
4171 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
4211 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Ocean Beach Along with free self parking, this smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Ocean Inn offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
277 reviews
Location
5.6 mi from city centre
1450 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Have a fun-filled adventure at our award-winning Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay hotel near Fishermans Wharf. The central location of our San Francisco hotel puts the best of the vibrant city and all its attractions at your fingertips. Our hotel is walking distance to Fishermans Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, cable cars and Lombard Street, touted as the Crookedest Street in the World. Stay connected to home or the office with free WiFi Internet access. Get a restful sleep on our pillow top beds, complete with cozy duvets. For your convenience, our hotel offers a guest laundry room, 24-hour front desk service, elevators, indoor and outdoor parking, car/suv parking available for fees. Luggage Storage is available for early arrivals or upon check-out for 25.00 per vehicle per night. Handicapped-accessible rooms available. Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges and a security deposit. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Just five blocks away, enjoy fresh seafood at one of the many waterfront restaurants at Fishermans Wharf. Take a ride on a national historic landmark, San Franciscos very own famed cable cars, just two blocks from our hotel. Walk two blocks to what is known as the crookedest street in the world, also known as Lombard Street. Stroll down Union Street for a day of great shopping and dining, or fuel your curiosity at Exploratorium, an interactive museum that explores science, art and human perception. Take a walk or bike ride across the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge, or head to Pier 39 and take a cruise to the most visited attraction in San Francisco, Alcatraz Island. DINING OPTIONS Enjoy fresh crab, tender steak and a refreshing glass of wine at Bobos, located on-site at our hotel. Feast on a hearty American breakfast, juicy burgers and tasty Italian dishes next door at Lombard Cafe, or order a sourdough bread bowl of famous San Francisco clam chowder at Aliotos, minutes away at Fishermans Wharf.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2737 reviews
Location
1.1 mi 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
2017 reviews
Location
1.7 mi 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
7.4
Good
1071 reviews
Location
1.8 mi 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
4592 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
2500 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center 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
7354 reviews
Location
1.1 mi 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
8.2
Excellent
458 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
2026 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Motel with free parking, near Lombard Street 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
8.1
Excellent
2676 reviews
Location
1.4 mi from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in San Francisco

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next budget hotel in San Francisco.

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

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in San Francisco is December ($135). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in San Francisco is January ($733).

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

The cheapest day to stay in San Francisco is Monday ($140). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $242.

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 $70, rising to an average cost of $288, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $143 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 $168/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $137/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in San Francisco, the cheapest rate recently found was $204/night for this weekend.

What’s the recommended booking timeframe for San Francisco budget hotels?

For the best rates, it's recommended to book your San Francisco budget hotel at least 85 days before your stay.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Our users rated these San Francisco hotels among the best places to stay. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
1075 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$177
Avg. per night
440 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$144
Avg. per night
250 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$205
Avg. per night
72 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$154
Avg. per night
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.6 mi from city centre
Pool
$299
Avg. per night
1530 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$191
Avg. per night
466 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$170
Avg. per night
2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$157
Avg. per night
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$100
Avg. per night
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$190
Avg. per night
1901 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$136
Avg. per night
2576 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$165
Avg. per night
191 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Airport shuttle
$190
Avg. per night
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$100
Avg. per night
12 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
$183
Avg. per night
580 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$188
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 $32 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 julio 3, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in San Francisco at the moment. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$33
Avg. per night
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
Avg. per night
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$41
Avg. per night
680 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$44
Avg. per night
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$55
Avg. per night
447 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$84
Avg. per night
610 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$85
Avg. per night
972 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$85
Avg. per night
480 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$90
Avg. per night
417 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$91
Avg. per night
1075 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$95
Avg. per night
140 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$99
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in San Francisco

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in San Francisco. There are 1,689 properties in San Francisco and price data was last updated on julio 3, 2025.
2775 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
$136
Avg. per night
761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$33
Avg. per night
351 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$144
Avg. per night
495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$276
Avg. per night
433 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night

Explore San Francisco

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within San Francisco to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on julio 3, 2025.
Use the map to find hotels in San Francisco that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. As an added benefit, users can click a hotel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hotel.

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 julio 3, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in San Francisco?

    You can expect a nightly rate of $157 when looking for a Budget hotels in San Francisco. A nightly rate as low as $32 has recently been found by our users. The cheapest Budget hotels in San Francisco is Amsterdam Hostel.

  • How do prices at Budget hotels compare to other hotels in San Francisco?

    A Budget hotels will typically cost you less than the average San Francisco hotel. $157/night is what the majority of HotelsCombined users consider to be a good deal for a Budget hotels in San Francisco. If you’re looking to stay at a hotel in San Francisco, you should expect to pay $161/night.

  • Which Budget hotels near Union Square are highly rated?

    Within 2 miles of Union Square, there are 41 options for Budget hotels which have a higher star rating (3 Stars and above). For the higher quality Budget hotels located within 2 miles of Union Square, the average price you’ll need to pay around $167/night. On average, the cheapest rates near Union Square can be found at Chancellor Hotel On Union Square, Kasa The Addison San Francisco, and Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco.

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