San Francisco Beach hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

8.7 / 10

(2469 Reviews)

From 126$
Kimpton Hotel Enso, An Ihg Hotel

8.2 / 10

(29 Reviews)

From 212$
Hotel Union Square San Francisco

7.5 / 10

(266 Reviews)

From 137$
Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

8.0 / 10

(772 Reviews)

From 240$
Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

8.4 / 10

(544 Reviews)

From 269$

visiting San Francisco, there are many different types of hotels to choose from. But, if you're looking for a hotel that offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge, then a beach hotel is the obvious choice. Here are four reasons why a beach hotel should be your top pick when travelling to San Francisco.

1. Beach hotels offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.

2. They're usually located close to the city's famous beaches, which makes for easy access to beach activities like sunbathing, surfing, and swimming.

3. They offer a wide range of amenities, including restaurants, bars, swimming pools, and fitness centres.

4. They're often much more affordable than other types of hotels in San Francisco..

San Francisco Accommodation lists:

Top Hotels in San Francisco on The Beach

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Chancellor Hotel On Union Square Kimpton Hotel Enso, An Ihg Hotel Hotel Union Square San Francisco Fairmont San Francisco Hotel Best Beach hotels in San Francisco Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco Beck'S Motor Lodge Hotel Julian Cheap Beach hotels in San Francisco Marina Inn The Pickwick Hotel San Francisco Layne Hotel

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8.7
Excellent
2469 Reviews

Chancellor Hotel On Union Square

📍 433 Powell St

From 126$

Offering a safe deposit box, a cash machine and a parking, Chancellor Hotel On Union Square San Francisco is set close to Nob Hill. Market Street is 500 metres away while North Beach is 1.3 km from the venue.

The accommodation is located off the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square", just 20 minutes' walk from the city centre. The hotel stands 450 metres from Powell Street tube station. You can get to Alcatraz Island in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
29 Reviews

Kimpton Hotel Enso, An Ihg Hotel

📍 1800 Sutter Street

From 212$

Kimpton Buchanan Hotel, An Ihg Hotel provides 4-star accommodation in the centre of San Francisco, about 5 minutes' drive from San Francisco City Hall. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the venue, as well as allergy-free rooms, a courtyard and a cocktail lounge on site.

Situated in Japantown district, the hotel is set 2.1 km from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. The 1149 acres Lafayette Park is also located near the property. The east-west Union Street is a few minutes' drive away.

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7.5
Very good
266 Reviews

Hotel Union Square San Francisco

📍 114 Powell Street

From 137$

Featuring a business centre and a restaurant, Hotel Union Square is set in the shopping district of San Francisco, only a short drive from San Francisco City Hall. The venue is also located near American Conservatory Theater and 250 metres from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre".

A great location gives quick access to Exploratorium Hands-on Museum, which is 2.3 km away. The city centre is close by, about 20 minutes' walk away. The people-watching plaza "Union Square" is also located near the hotel.

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8
Very good
772 Reviews

Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

📍 950 Mason Street

From 240$

Fairmont San Francisco Hotel is located 7 km from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge and offers shuttle service, dry cleaning and concierge service. The venue is set in Nob Hill district, within easy reach of the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square".

This accommodation is in a 20-minute walk from Coit Monument Tower. It's a 25-minute walk from here to the centre of San Francisco. The east–west Lombard Street is a short drive away.

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8.4
Very good
544 Reviews

Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

📍 2 New Montgomery Street

From 269$

Palace Hotel San Francisco is an elegant 5-star accommodation, set in proximity to the people-watching plaza "Union Square". Only 9 minutes' walk separates this venue from Market Street.

The property is located 3 km from the centre of San Francisco and a couple of minutes' drive from Cable car ride. Martin Luther King is situated only 0.9 km away. Palace Hotel lies in vicinity of Museum of Ice Cream.

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Hotels in San Francisco

Airport nearby ✈️ Buchanan Field, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County, San Francisco International
Average Price 💰 228$
Hotels in San Francisco 🏨 423
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 58491
Landmarks nearby 📍 Presidio of San Francisco, Japanese Tea Garden, Mission Dolores Park, Filbert Steps, SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Chancellor Hotel On Union Square
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Kimpton Hotel Enso, An Ihg Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Hotel Union Square San Francisco

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8.4
Very good
650 Reviews

Beck'S Motor Lodge

📍 2222 Market Street

From 199$

Becks Motor Lodge, located 2.1 km from San Francisco City Hall, features free Wi Fi in the rooms. Mission Dolores Park is less than 1.1 km away.

The venue is situated 1 km from San Francisco city centre and 25 km from San Francisco International airport. Attractions within walking distance include the movie theater "Castro Theatre" and Golden Produce. Asian Art Museum is also within a few minutes drive from Becks Motor Lodge.

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8
Very good
281 Reviews

Hotel Julian

📍 940 Sutter Street

From 101$

Located 850 metres from the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square", the 4-star Hotel Vertigo San Francisco offers modern rooms within a 25-minute walk of the east - west Union Street. Guests will have access to parking area nearby for added convenience.

This venue is set within easy reach of the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral and in the centre of San Francisco. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. Hotel Vertigo San Francisco is a short ride from San Francisco City Hall.

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5.1
Good
496 Reviews

Marina Inn

📍 3110 Octavia St

From 69$

Located in Marina district, Marina Inn San Francisco is next-door to the east - west Union Street and a 5-minute drive from Ghirardelli Public Square. To ensure an exceptional stay in San Francisco, service-minded staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk assistance and concierge service.

Marina District is less than 0.9 km away. The city centre is also 4 km away. Marina Inn is a short driving distance of Pier 39.

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7.5
Very good
910 Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel San Francisco

📍 85 Fifth Street

From 139$

The charming Pickwick Hotel San Francisco offers 189 modern rooms close to Moscone Center. 1.7 km from Stockton Street, the venue is also 2.2 km away from the east–west Lombard Street.

The accommodation is placed in the centre of San Francisco, a stroll away from the public park "Yerba Buena Gardens". The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. Alcatraz Island is a few minutes' drive away.

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7.7
Very good
28 Reviews

Layne Hotel

📍 545 Jones St

From 106$

A 16-minute walk from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the 2-star Layne Hotel offers boutique accommodation with 40 rooms. This venue entices guests with public parking available nearby.

The hotel is set within 15 minutes' walk of the centre of San Francisco, not far from Glide Memorial United Methodist Church. A short stroll of 9 minutes will take you to the bustling Union Square. The free Cable Car Museum is also located near the property. The 210-foot Coit Tower is a few minutes' drive away.

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8.3
Very good
977 Reviews

Hotel Majestic

📍 1500 Sutter Street

From 121$

Offering a lending library and a bar, Hotel Majestic San Francisco is set in Pacific Heights district, 1.7 km from the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like free WiFi throughout the venue and access to computers, a meeting room and a xerox.

The accommodation is located 2 km from the centre of San Francisco and a couple of minutes' drive from Moscone Center. It is also situated 2.4 km from the east – west Lombard Street. Hotel Majestic is near the modern Old Cathedral of Saint Mary.

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8
Very good
1682 Reviews

Grant Hotel

📍 753 Bush St

From 141$

Grant Hotel is located near Chinatown and is just 20 minutes' walk from the centre of San Francisco. There are computers, a photocopier and a fax machine at the venue.

The accommodation lies within 2.4 km from Ghirardelli Public Square. The hotel is also placed within a 20-minute walk of Moscone Center. The people-watching plaza "Union Square" is also located near the property. The east-west Union Street is just a short drive away.

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7.4
Good
73 Reviews

The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel

📍 225 Powell Street

From 136$

Offering the location in the centre of the city, the hotel is situated 700 metres from Moscone Center. An Italian design combined with a first-class service distinguish Villa Florence San Francisco.

The upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre" is less than 0.3 km away. The accommodation is a 20-minute walk from the centre of San Francisco. The 26-acre public plaza "Union Square" is also located near the hotel. You will find San Francisco Playhouse nearby.

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8.3
Very good
1199 Reviews

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco On Union Square Hotel

📍 335 Powell Street

From 178$

Westin St. Francis Hotel lies in a perfect location in San Francisco, a short walk from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". Set within reach of Nob Hill, the venue features a grill restaurant serving meals of contemporary cuisine.

Only 13 minutes' walk separates this accommodation from Chinatown. Year Up is only 10 minutes' away on foot. The east–west Lombard Street is also within a few minutes drive from Westin St. Francis Hotel.

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8.5
Very good
345 Reviews

The Donatello Hotel

📍 501 Post Street

From 151$

Featuring a sunbathing terrace, a sauna and a Jacuzzi, The Donatello Hotel offers accommodation in Downtown San Francisco district, 1.5 km from North Beach. Boasting 24 hour front desk assistance, dry cleaning and valet parking, this venue also provides guests with meeting rooms, a photocopier and a business centre.

Located off Square hearts, the hotel is about 20 minutes’ walk from San Francisco city centre. Moscone Center is settled 12 minutes’ walk away. The bustling Union Square is also located near the property. The east - west Union Street is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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8.4
Very good
244 Reviews

Columbus Residence

📍 112 Columbus Ave

From 94$

Columbus Residence is located in North Beach district 550 metres away from Jackson Square Historic District. Guests can make use of a car park and a vending machine on site.

The property lies about 30 minutes' walk from San Francisco city centre. It is a 10-minute drive from Alcatraz Island. Roka Akor is around 100 metres away from the venue. The hostel is located within walking distance of The Embarcadero Street.

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8
Very good
1127 Reviews

The Urban (Adults Only) Hotel

📍 507 Bush Street

From 99$

The 2-star Urban Hotel is placed in San Francisco, not far from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". It features a shared lounge and a flat-screen cable-TV, plus allergy-free rooms, a cash machine and a vending machine.

Academy of Art University is 0.7 km from the venue, and the east-west Union Street is less than 2.4 km away. The city centre is within 25 minutes' walk away. The Urban Hotel is a short driving distance of Pier 39.

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7.7
Very good
797 Reviews

Found Union Square Powered By Sonder Hotel

📍 140 Mason Street

From 111$

The property is 2.5 km from the east - west Union Street and 0.5 km from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre".

Set in Downtown San Francisco district, the hostel is also close to Chinatown. The city centre can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Offering Italian dishes, Puccini & Pinetti is a 5-minute walk away. San Francisco City Hall is located a few minutes' drive from the venue.

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6.9
Good
1425 Reviews

The Wharf Inn

📍 2601 Mason St

From 164$

A 25-minute walk from the non - collecting Contemporary Jewish Museum, the 2-star Wharf Inn San Francisco offers pet-friendly accommodation with 51 rooms. Set near Pier 39, the venue overlooks the sea and invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar.

The hotel is situated in Fisherman's Wharf district, near Sea Lion Center. It lies within 17 minutes' walk of the east–west Lombard Street. Wharf Inn is placed a few minutes' drive from Alcatraz Island.

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6.3
Good
1798 Reviews

Minna Hotel

📍 509 Minna Street

From 84$

The hostel is placed 1.6 km from SoMa and 1.1 km from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". The accommodation offers entertainment activities and flat screen TV for guests.

Located in Downtown San Francisco district, the property is also close to the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". City centre of San Francisco is less than 2 km away. The venue is set within about 5 minutes' walk of Chico's Pizza and Monarch that serve assorted delicacies. The hostel is placed close to the shopping district, in proximity to Orpheum Theatre.

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8.6
Excellent
2477 Reviews

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

📍 222 Mason Street

From 200$

Hotel Nikko San Francisco is situated in the centre of San Francisco near the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". Featuring a heated pool along with a grill restaurant, the venue offers setting close to the shopping plaza "Union Square".

The east-west Union Street is a few minutes' drive from the accommodation, while Chinatown is 1.3 km away. The distance to Exploratorium Hands-on Museum is about 2.4 km.

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