It’s always exhilarating to find a great deal on a hotel in San Francisco but when your travel dates don’t line up with the deals you are finding, these hotels are the best budget hotels in San Francisco based on price (under $150) and guest feedback.
1. Steinhart
$ 149
Just a few blocks from Union Square and the Financial district, the Steinhart is one of the very few intimate hotels that artfully exemplify the essence of the San Francisco residential living. With stunning architecture and sophisticated interiors The Steinhart has recently undergone a total renovation and was featured in House Beautiful magazine. The famed William Sofield who designed for Ralph Lauren and Gucci boutiques designed these spacious and highly stylized apartments reminiscent of a glamorous residence of the 1930’s that celebrate the building original architecture supreme contemporary apartments. Each of the studios and one-bedroom apartments are fully furnished and accessorized .
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2. Columbus Motor Inn
Affordable luxury, outstanding comfort and convenient locations are distinctive of the Columbus Motor Inn. Whether you choose a room with a king size bed, two extra long double beds, or a family suite, you are assured the comfort of a Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress. They can assist you with day trips across Golden Gate Bridge, sightseeing in Sausalito, a hike in the Marin Headlands or enjoying California’s fruit of the vine in Sonoma and Napa Counties’ wine country.
$ 137
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3. Ocean Park Motel
A 1930s streamline modern motor court sleek enough to sail into the nearby Pacific, the Ocean Park features simple, shipshape rooms grouped around a lush interior courtyard. San Francisco’s first motel is an Art Deco beauty! Built in 1936, the same year as the Golden Gate Bridge . . . it offers guests attractive rooms (some with kitchens), an outdoor hot tub, courtyard, and a small playground.
$ 125
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4. Hotel Carlton, a Joie de Vivre hotel
The historic 161-room Hotel Carlton in San Francisco’s Nob Hill section offers an international ambiance with outstanding guest service. Located near City Hall, the Federal building and the Theatre District, this San Francisco hotel has an international vintage style that offers an eclectic and relaxing haven accentuated by exotic travel photographs. Hotel Carlton is also a non-smoking and pet-friendly San Francisco hotel. The Hotel Carlton is one of the few hotels in San Francisco to be equipped with solar panels and is to be certified by the City of San Francisco as a Green Business.
$ 138
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5. Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel is a landmark, celebrating over two decades of being San Francisco’s world-renowned “rock ‘n roll hotel.” Funky, irreverent, and young-at-heart, The Phoenix isn’t for everyone. It’s at the edge of the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood. Its central courtyard is a true crossroads for the creative – a good place to check out visiting artists and entertainers, and a bit noisy at times. Our restaurant and bar, Bambuddha, is known to provide a high-energy atmosphere that can occasionally be more “bam” than “Buddha.” Even so, San Francisco’s Phoenix has some of the most loyal guests in the world.
$ 145
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6. Castle Inn
The Castle Inn is located in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood just two and a half blocks from the Powell/Hyde cable car line. There are numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and small retail stores nearby, which give a comfortable, local feel to the area. Attractions such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Crookedest Street, and Union Square are all easily accessible. Hotel staff provides excellent personalized service and is available to book tours, provide maps and recommend restaurants.
$ 141
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7. Coventry Motor Inn
When looking for exceptional value without compromising your comfort, the Coventry Motor Inn is the perfect place to hang you hat. Located in San Francisco’s Marina district, an area noted for its Victorian architecture and neighborhood charm, the Coventry offers the discriminating traveler superior comfort and personal service in an area convenient to all parts of the San Francisco Bay Area.
$ 123
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8. Hotel Mayflower
Hotel Mayflower is a great choice if you are traveling on a budget and want to be close to the center of San Francisco. It is a short walk to Nob Hill, Chinatown, Union Square and all of the public transportation. Booking the hotel is very easy, as was check in, etc – and the price really can’t be beat! Continental breakfast is included with fresh home-made baked goods.
$ 117
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9. Cow Hollow Motor Inn and Suites
When considering a visit to San Francisco, choose the Cow Hollow Motor Inn & Suites. Centrally located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco’s Cow Hollow district is known for its rich architectural flavor and quaint neighborhood charm. The Cow Hollow Motor Inn offers the discriminating traveler affordable comfort and personal service in a location convenient to all parts of San Francisco.
$ 110
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10. The Mosser
Opened in 1913 as the Keystone Hotel, this historic property has offered a delightful experience for Bay Area visitors for almost 100 years! In 1981, Charles W. Mosser purchased the hotel and after a multi-million dollar renovation in 2003, he renamed it The Mosser. Like San Francisco, The Mosser offers a unique, care free culture mixed with the splendor of yester-year. This is apparent in the fusion of Victorian architecture mixed with modern interior design.
$ 115
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