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Here is a quick list of Boutique Hotels in San Francisco, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Hotel Diva San Francisco |
7.6 / 10 (607 Reviews) |
From 186$ | |
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel |
8.6 / 10 (1181 Reviews) |
From 161$ | |
Hotel Spero |
7.8 / 10 (53 Reviews) |
From 167$ | |
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco |
8.3 / 10 (2581 Reviews) |
From 172$ | |
Hotel Del Sol |
7.8 / 10 (529 Reviews) |
From 146$ |
I’ve recently returned from a trip to San Francisco and, as always, had a great time. I was, however, surprised by how many people I encountered who were unsure of which type of hotel to stay in when visiting the city.
There are a few factors to consider when choosing a hotel in San Francisco. But, in my opinion, boutique hotels offer the best experience for visitors. Here’s why:
First, boutique hotels offer a unique experience that you can’t find in bigger hotels. They often have a more intimate feel, with a lot of character and individual charm.
Second, they’re often located in great locations, close to all the attractions and amenities that you want to enjoy during your stay.
Third, boutique hotels usually offer great value for money, especially when compared to the larger chains.
Finally, the staff at boutique hotels are often more personable and attentive, which makes for a more pleasant stay.
Luxury Boutique Hotels in San Francisco
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Hotel Diva San Francisco
From 186$
Hotel Diva San Francisco is placed in a shopping area of San Francisco, 600 metres from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre" and 950 metres from Moscone Center. For business travellers, a meeting room and a business centre are available on request.
This venue is located in Downtown San Francisco district, not far from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". The city centre is within 20 minutes' walk away. Hotel Diva San Francisco is placed a few minutes' drive from the east - west Union Street.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel, situated in Financial district, 4.5 km from Alcatraz Island, boasts entertainment activities, a bar and a cable flat-screen. Located at a reasonable distance from Moscone Center, the venue offers 804 rooms with stunning views.
This accommodation is set within easy reach of Ferry Building Market and in the centre of San Francisco. North Beach is approximately a 15-minute walk away. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel is a few minutes walk from San Francisco Railway Museum.
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The 4-star Hotel Spero San Francisco offers bright rooms with classic interiors in proximity to the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square". This venue is less than 2.2 km from the west Union Street.
The accommodation is located near Square hearts, in the centre of San Francisco. Besides, it's only 0.2 km from American Conservatory Theater. Alcatraz Island is a few minutes' drive away.
Boutique Hotels in Downtown San Francisco
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Located 1 km from Ghirardelli Public Square, the 4-star Hotel Zephyr San Francisco features sun loungers, a shared lounge and a dart board. Situated in Fisherman's Wharf district, the venue is set 1.1 km from the east – west Lombard Street.
The pet-friendly accommodation is ideally placed close to a ferry port. The hotel is nestled in the centre of San Francisco. The operated arcade games "Mechanical Museum" is also located near the property. Alcatraz Island is just a few minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Del Sol
From 146$
The 3-star Hotel Del Sol San Francisco boasts a convenient location not far from the east - west Union Street. Featuring 57 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from Fisherman's Wharf.
Pier 39 is 2.4 km from the accommodation, and the east – west Lombard Street is less than 1.4 km away. It is located approximately 4 km from the centre of San Francisco. You will find Cow Hollow within the immediate surroundings.
Hotels in San Francisco
Airport nearby ✈️ | Buchanan Field, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County, San Francisco International |
Average Price 💰 | 227$ |
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 |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Hotel Diva San Francisco |
Hotel with a view 🔍 | Hyatt Regency San Francisco Hotel |
Family Hotel 👪 | Hotel Spero |
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The classic venue is located in the centre of San Francisco within reach of the bustling Union Square and 2.2 km from the east - west Union Street. The building, decorated in a French style, hides 208 inviting rooms.
Cable car ride is less than 2.7 km away. The accommodation is close to the city's shopping area and Curran Theatre. The grand Marker San Francisco Hotel is placed a few minutes' drive from Moscone Center.
San Francisco Four Star Boutique Hotels
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The 3-star Adante Hotel San Francisco offers charming accommodation featuring 92 rooms with European style interiors minutes drive away from the east - west Union Street. This venue is not far from the shopping plaza "Union Square" and the antique Cable Car Museum is 1.6 km away.
The hotel lies in the centre of San Francisco, only steps from Square hearts. Moscone Center is a 15-minute walk from the property.
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The 4-star Hotel Vitale San Francisco boasts a prime location near Moscone Center, which is around 1.6 km away. Within a few minutes' drive from the 210-foot Coit Tower, the venue offers a private garden along with whirlpool bathtubs and massage.
The hotel is located in the centre of San Francisco, a short walk from Ferry Building Market. Chinatown is 1.4 km from this modern accommodation. San Francisco Bridge is also located near the property.
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Phoenix Hotel San Francisco, located 0.4 km from Civic Center, features high speed Internet access throughout the venue. The accommodation is set 5 minutes' walk from Turk Street & Larkin Street bus stop, providing connection to Tenderloin.
The property is set in Downtown San Francisco district, in vicinity of San Francisco City Hall. Approximately a 16-minute walk separates guests from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". The west Union Street is also within a few minutes drive from Phoenix Hotel.
San Francisco 5 Star Boutique Hotels
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Chancellor Hotel On Union Square San Francisco is a 3-star accommodation comprising 137 compact rooms just outside Nob Hill. Ferry Building Market is a 5-minute drive, and Alcatraz Island is a 10-minute drive away.
The venue is set in Downtown San Francisco district, 450 metres from Powell Street underground station. The centre of San Francisco is approximately 20 minutes' walk from the hotel. The bustling Union Square is also located near the property. Pier 39 is a short drive away.
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Placed just off the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square", Sir Francis Drake Hotel San Francisco comprises 416 rooms with views of the bay. Moscone Center is 0.8 km from the venue, while Nob Hill is 0.2 km away.
Set next to Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround, the accommodation is located in the centre of San Francisco. The city centre is a 20-minute walk away. This classic hotel is within a short driving distance of Fisherman's Wharf.
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Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel, located not far from Nob Hill, offers 1908 designer rooms with stunning views over the skyline. The venue is set 1.4 km from Chinatown, about 20 minutes' walk from the centre of San Francisco.
Situated in Downtown San Francisco district, the accommodation is set 0.5 km from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre". A short distance to a tube station enables you to get to the shopping plaza "Union Square" in no time. The antique Cable Car Museum is also within a few minutes drive from Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel.
San Francisco Luxury Boutique Hotels
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Queen Anne
From 209$
Queen Anne Hotel is located in a quiet area of San Francisco in 25 minutes walking distance from the Pacific Heights Fillmore Street. Boasting airport transfer, 24 hour front desk assistance and limo hire service, this venue also provides guests with a meeting room, a photocopy machine and a business centre.
Situated in Japantown district, the accommodation is set 1.4 km from San Francisco City Hall. Attractions within walking distance include the pacific Heights Lafayette Park and the modern Old Cathedral of Saint Mary. Queen Anne Hotel is a few minutes' drive from the shopping plaza "Union Square".
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Hotel Julian
From 101$
The 4-star Hotel Vertigo San Francisco is situated 1.6 km from the east–west Lombard Street. Boasting location next to the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral, the venue offers 102 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.
San Francisco City Hall is less than 1.3 km away. The accommodation is located within 20 minutes' walk of San Francisco centre. Moscone Center is just a short drive away.
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Huntington Hotel
From 215$
Offering a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a wellness area, the 5-star Huntington Hotel San Francisco is located near Nob Hill. The venue is set in the centre of San Francisco, 2.2 km from the east - west Union Street.
This accommodation enjoys its central location in vicinity of the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. Pier 39 is a 5-minute drive away. The east – west Lombard Street is within a short driving distance of the attractive hotel.
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San Remo Hotel
From 118$
San Remo Hotel San Francisco, located just near Coit Monument Tower, features a shared lounge and a bar. Palace of Fine Arts Event Venue is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf is 1 km away.
The hotel is set in a touristic area of San Francisco, 4 km from the city centre. The beach is within walking distance of the property. San Remo Hotel is just a short drive from the west Union Street.
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Hotel Whitcomb
From 93$
Hotel Whitcomb is set in a shopping area of San Francisco and gives access to Market Street, which is about 13 minutes' walk away. Located at a reasonable distance from The Castro, the venue offers 460 rooms with great views.
Situated in Downtown San Francisco district, the accommodation is set 0.5 km from San Francisco City Hall. Attractions within walking distance include Asian Art Museum and Civic Center.
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Offering designer guest rooms, the contemporary Hotel Zoe Fisherman'S Wharf San Francisco lies within a 15-minute walk from Embarcadero Center. Mason Street can be found 550 metres from the inn.
The venue is placed in the centre of San Francisco, a stroll away from Pier 39. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from Angel Island State Park. Hotel Zoe Fisherman'S Wharf is a short drive from the well-known Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco Small Boutique Hotels
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Featuring a flat-screen cable-TV and a bar, Omni San Francisco Hotel offers traditional accommodation close to the distinctive tower "Transamerica Pyramid". The venue is placed in the centre of San Francisco, 850 metres away from Embarcadero Center and 1.9 km from the east–west Lombard Street.
The fabulous location in a shopping area gives quick access to Chinatown. The city centre is close by, about 30 minutes' walk away. Alcatraz Island is also a short drive away.
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Hotel Fusion, A C-Two Hotel
From 134$
Hotel Fusion, A C-Two Hotel San Francisco is a 10-minute drive from the east-west Union Street, and it features a gym and a restaurant onsite. Thanks to its prime location, the venue is easily accessible from the shopping plaza "Union Square" and there is a cable car station just steps away.
The accommodation is set in the vibrant part of San Francisco, a few minutes away from San Francisco City Hall. Guests will be 5 minutes' walk from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre".
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Hotel Zelos San Francisco
From 164$
Hotel Zelos San Francisco is positioned 300 metres from Moscone Center, in a shopping area of San Francisco. Set close to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this venue boasts designer rooms along with a shared lounge and a bar available onsite.
The accommodation is 2 km from the city centre and adjacent to Market Street. The 26-acre public plaza "Union Square" is settled 6 minutes’ walk away. San Francisco City Hall is also within a few minutes drive from Hotel Zelos San Francisco.