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Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,807 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is ₹12,481
₹14,190 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,500 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is ₹9,270
₹10,567 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,850 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mustapha
The price is ₹11,432
₹13,442 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,845 reviews)
"It was a great stay, conveniently located and super clean."
United States
Brittany
The price is ₹14,091
₹16,585 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,882 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is ₹15,167
₹17,101 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,207 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, classy with great rooms and amenities."
United States
Amanda
The price is ₹15,167
₹17,851 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,023 reviews)
"Loved our stay here - beautiful gardens and ponds made it a unique experience c"
United States
Anna
The price is ₹14,552
₹16,837 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Dinah's Garden Hotel

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,890 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Jiaming
The price is ₹11,924
₹14,135 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Dylan at SFO

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,792 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice breakfast buffet. "
United States
Maren
The price is ₹8,843
₹9,986 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Maple Tree Inn

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,221 reviews)
"Room OK. Public areas had stained carpets. Only one elevator working."
United States
Van
The price is ₹6,482
₹7,519 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,299 reviews)
"Really a great place to stay the surroundings is amazing"
United States
Sumaya
The price is ₹10,594
₹12,496 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,511 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is ₹11,337
₹13,788 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,205 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is ₹17,054
₹20,071 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

The Mosser

The Mosser
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,029 reviews)
"Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby."
United States
Mariah
The price is ₹10,594
₹12,448 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Mosser

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,382 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for sightseeing around the area."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ₹16,958
₹23,055 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,287 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, totally recommended. Very good service, comfortable and clean rooms. The location is perfect and the staff is very friendly. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jhon
The price is ₹12,398
₹14,591 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
Union Square
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,133 reviews)
"Staff was very pleasant and hotel was clean."
United States
ANITA
The price is ₹8,489
₹11,420 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
King George Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
The East Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,494 reviews)
"Great hotel. Daily breakfast is awesome."
United States
James
The price is ₹12,881
₹15,140 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,205 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, nice room."
United States
Yolanda
The price is ₹14,765
₹16,566 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,045 reviews)
"Good for a solo one night stay."
United States
Kayleigh
The price is ₹11,596
₹13,474 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
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