15 of the best · San Francisco, California
Where to Stay in San Francisco
The grand hotels of Nob Hill, the Palace’s glass-domed Garden Court, the waterfront on the Embarcadero, boutique stays in Pacific Heights and the Presidio, and a lodge across the Golden Gate.
Our 15 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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The grande dame of Nob Hill
Fairmont San Francisco
The grand hotel at the summit of Nob Hill, with cable cars passing the door.
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
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The Garden Court under glass
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
A historic grand hotel on Market Street, with the glass-domed Garden Court and the Pied Piper bar.
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
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On the Embarcadero
1 Hotel San Francisco
A waterfront hotel on the Embarcadero, facing the Bay and close to the Ferry Building.
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
The full list: Hotels, A–Z
Grand hotels 4
Nob Hill and Market Street.
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The grande dame of Nob Hill
Fairmont San Francisco
The grand hotel at the summit of Nob Hill, with cable cars passing the door.
950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
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Above Market Street
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
A contemporary luxury hotel on Market Street, steps from Yerba Buena and the Moscone Center.
757 Market Street, San Francisco, CAExplore View on map
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The Garden Court under glass
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
A historic grand hotel on Market Street, with the glass-domed Garden Court and the Pied Piper bar.
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
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Neoclassical Nob Hill
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A luxury hotel in a neoclassical landmark on Stockton Street, between Nob Hill and Union Square.
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
On the waterfront 1
The Embarcadero.
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On the Embarcadero
1 Hotel San Francisco
A waterfront hotel on the Embarcadero, facing the Bay and close to the Ferry Building.
8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
Boutique & design 3
Smaller and stylish.
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At the Maritime park
Argonaut Hotel
A waterfront hotel on Jefferson Street at Fisherman’s Wharf, beside the Maritime National Historical Park.
495 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
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A quiet stay in Pacific Heights
Hotel Drisco
A boutique hotel on Pacific Avenue in residential Pacific Heights.
2901 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94115Explore View on map
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Design and a rooftop
San Francisco Proper Hotel
A design-led hotel on Market Street, with Charmaine’s rooftop bar.
1100 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102Explore View on map
Union Square & Nob Hill 3
Central and practical.
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Formerly Hotel Vertigo
Hotel Julian
A boutique hotel on Sutter Street, formerly Hotel Vertigo.
940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
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Steps from Union Square
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
A large hotel on Mason Street, a short walk from Union Square.
222 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102Explore View on map
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A small hotel on Hyde Street
Nob Hill Hotel
A boutique hotel on Hyde Street, on the Powell–Hyde cable car line.
835 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
In the Presidio 2
Sleep in the national park.
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Sleep in the national park
Inn at the Presidio
An inn in the Presidio, the former army post inside the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
42 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129Explore View on map
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Near the Golden Gate
Lodge at the Presidio
A lodge on Montgomery Street in the Presidio, near the Golden Gate Bridge.
105 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129Explore View on map
Across the Bay 2
Sausalito and Fort Baker.
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Across the Golden Gate
Cavallo Point
A lodge in the historic buildings of Fort Baker, just across the Golden Gate Bridge near Sausalito.
601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965Explore View on map
Hotel rates rise sharply during big conventions and in summer. Nob Hill and Union Square are the most central bases; the Embarcadero is best for the Ferry Building and the ferries.
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