Expert reviews of cheap hotels in San Francisco
Who are we? EuroCheapo is a guide to cheap hotels in Europe... and in San Francisco! Our hotel editors hunted down and inspected hotels that were central, clean and affordable. And do we have some hot recommendations to pass along to you!
We decided to create a San Francisco hotel guide because the city offers small, interesting and budget-friendly hotels that are similar to those included in our European guides. Many of San Francisco’s hotel proprietors have made an extra effort to make their places special, often with fun little extras and a healthy dose of character.
Getting started: To find the right hotel for your trip, we recommend clicking through our list of recommended budget hotels. If you’d like a little guidance on choosing the right part of town to sleep in, be sure to read through our neighborhood overview. For additional ways to reduce your trip budget, check out the list of articles below.
From our San Francisco blog
As one of the most popular destinations in the U.S., it’s no surprise that San Francisco is full of popular tourist attractions, some of which are best avoided. Some are decidedly underwhelming and some are overpri ... read
By Spencer Spellman in San Francisco— While San Francisco may be one of the most expensive cities to visit in the U.S., it certainly doesn’t have to be. Whether it’s eating street food or enjoying an aftern ... read
If you’ve never been to San Francisco, expect the unexpected, especially when it comes to the weather. In any given day you may experience a couple different seasons, as the weather can change drastically. Because ... read
By Suzanne Russo— The eclectic Mission District is somehow both quintessential San Francisco and a world apart. Like the hip Marina and tony Pacific Heights, the Mission has a large population of ravishing Victorian ... read
By Spencer Spellman— If you’re spending most of your time in San Francisco itself, you’re not likely to be renting a car. The expense of parking mixed with the difficulty of finding a parking spot are reaso ... read
San Francisco articles
- Expect to Spend: San Francisco
Seeing San Francisco on the cheap is not as hard as you might think. We'll tell you what you can expect to pay for a hotel room and a meal, and give you tips on how to save on both.
- Getting Around San Francisco
- Getting Into San Francisco
- San Francisco Budget Tips
- San Francisco Car Rentals
- Welcome to San Francisco
- San Francisco Hotel Overview
- Reviewing San Francisco
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610 Fillmore Street, Hayes Valley
EuroCheapo Review: Perched on a hill near Alamo Square, the two-star Casa Loma Hotel, which bills itself as a “European-style hotel,” gave us a sense of what happens when a hostel grows up.... read review
$50
447 Bush Street, Union Square
EuroCheapo Review: Part art gallery, part hotel and all magnifique, the Hotel des Arts offers great cheapo rates and a central location with pizazz, to boot.... read review
$59
2237 Mason Street, North Beach
EuroCheapo Review: Offering 64 simple rooms with shared baths, the sweet San Remo Hotel is a San Franciscan treasure that's been providing affordable haven to merchant seamen, penniless artists and many a traveler since 1906.... read review
$65
417 Gough Street, Hayes Valley
EuroCheapo Review: The Hayes Valley Inn is a two-star B&B with simple rooms, comfy common spaces and a "when you're here, you're family" vibe.... read review
$65
601 Eddy Street, Civic Center & the Tenderloin
EuroCheapo Review: The three-star Phoenix Hotel has a funky, youthful vibe, and has served as crash pad to up-and-coming rock stars from Joan Jett to Moby.... read review
$98
Adelaide Hostel and Hotel Hostel
5 Isadora Duncan (@ Post & Taylor), San Francisco, Union Square
EuroCheapo Review: Offering affordable dorms and privates, comfy common spaces and a ton of cool extras, the Adelaide sets the hostel bar high.... read review
$61
Building #240 Fort Mason, Marina
EuroCheapo Review: With a woodsy setting, to-die-for views, a historic building and tons of fun extras, the HI Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the coolest hostels we’ve ever seen.... read review
$65
