Cheap hotels in Nob Hill & Russian Hill, San Francisco
In the late 1800s, Nob Hill was populated by wealthy railroad barons escaping the masses. Their mansions were leveled in the Great Quake, but the area still drips with privilege. At its heart, Huntington Park sits across from Gothic Grace Cathedral, surrounded by upscale hotels, elegant architecture and genteel cocktail lounges that recall a bygone era. (To hobnob with the blue bloods, drink in a cocktail—and 360-degree views—at the Mark Hopkins Hotel’s pie-in-the-sky bar, Top of the Mark.)
Venture west to Lower Nob Hill or north to Russian Hill and you'll find funky shops and popular bars and restaurants, especially along Hyde and Polk Streets. Do note that the southern portion of this area, sometimes referred to as the “Tendernob,” blurs with the unsavory Tenderloin neighborhood. It’s worth a visit, but keep your wits about you, especially after dark.
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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
620 Post Street, Union Square
EuroCheapo Review: Centrally located near Union Square, the two-star Fitzgerald Hotel offers affordable comfort with a spruced up, old world motif.... read review
$61
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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
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
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
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
111 Mason Street, Union Square
EuroCheapo Review: Situated just two blocks from the popular Nordstrom Center and Market Street’s transportation hub, the two-star Hotel Bijou celebrates San Francisco’s cinematic charm.... read review
$79
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
863 Bush Street, Union Square
EuroCheapo Review: The splurge-worthy Petite Auberge brings a little piece of the French countryside to central San Francisco.... read review
$129
