🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States · Cheap Hotels
Five of the best cheap hotels in San Francisco, ranked using verified Booking.com hotel data, guest ratings and review support.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel Union Square | San Francisco | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 3,455 | $196 |
| FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill | San Francisco | 5stays selection | 8.0 | 2,295 | $191 |
| Symphony Inn | San Francisco | 5stays selection | 7.9 | 440 | $184 |
| King George | San Francisco | 5stays selection | 7.9 | 713 | $204 |
| Hotel Julian | San Francisco | 5stays selection | 7.8 | 106 | $204 |
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Guests can dine or enjoy a drink at the on-site Chesty's Bar and Grill. The halls of the hotel are lined with historical remnants of the past including photos, medals and interactive exhibits. Chinatown is 12 minutes’ walk away.
Nearby attractions include Moscone Center (1.2 mi) and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (15-minute walk). It works for a first city break with major sights close by. The central location trades seclusion for convenience.
Symphony Inn rooms include a refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities, a work desk and a shower. San Francisco International Airport is 12 miles away. The practical room setup suits short city stays.
Moscone Center is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Financial District and Chinatown are within 1.5 miles of King George Hotel. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included.
Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, this urban boutique hotel is 5 minutes' walk from Union Square. Fisherman's Wharf is 1.1 mi away from this hotel. Select rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and a refrigerator.
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Frequently asked questions
Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel Union Square, FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, Symphony Inn, King George, Hotel Julian form this value-focused shortlist after destination, property type, guest score, review depth and dated price checks.
Cheap is relative to the local hotel market and travel dates. We compare the lower-priced eligible hotels found in our dated checks rather than promise a permanent rate ceiling.
We verify that every property is a hotel in the named destination, then compare dated nightly prices, Booking.com guest scores and verified review volume.
Compare Union Square, Nob Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero and SoMa. Staying outside the most central area can reduce the nightly rate, but transport costs and journey time also matter.
No. Displayed prices are dated reference rates. Live prices vary with season, room type, occupancy, taxes and cancellation terms.
