Finding the best stays in San Francisco…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in San Francisco, United States, scored by risk
54 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.
Best hotels in San Francisco · 54 scored, fewest red flags first
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
81Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 1,905 reviews · ~$941/night · 19 km from Center
The St. Regis San Francisco
81Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 1,422 reviews · ~$992/night · 19 km from Center
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
80Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 2,201 reviews · ~$1098/night · 19 km from Center
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
80Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 5,579 reviews · ~$909/night · 19 km from Center
Green Tortoise Hostel San Francisco
75Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 1,700 reviews · ~$85/night · 20 km from Center
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
75Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating; room 25% negative
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,686 reviews · ~$149/night · 19 km from Center
Club Wyndham Canterbury
75Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,694 reviews · ~$181/night · 19 km from Center
Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
74Some red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 688 reviews · ~$897/night · 20 km from Center
Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square San Francisco
74Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating; sleep 24% negative
4★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 2,063 reviews · ~$221/night · 19 km from Center
The Inn Above Tide
74Some red flags — 4.9★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.9 guest rating · 375 reviews · ~$607/night · 28 km from Center
Parker Guest House
74Some red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 284 reviews · 17 km from Center
Fairmont Heritage Place - Ghirardelli Square
71Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 704 reviews · ~$951/night · 21 km from Center
Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 317 reviews · ~$143/night · 19 km from Center
Lodge at the Presidio
68Some red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 270 reviews · 22 km from Center
Bposhtels San Francisco
68Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
4.5 guest rating · 86 reviews · ~$92/night · 19 km from Center
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
67Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; sleep 34% negative
3★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 1,778 reviews · ~$85/night · 19 km from Center
Sutter Mansion
67Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 198 reviews · ~$505/night · 19 km from Center
Cornell Hotel – San Francisco
66Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; cleanliness 21% negative
5★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 641 reviews · ~$207/night · 19 km from Center
The Huntington Hotel
65Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 55 reviews · ~$753/night · 20 km from Center
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
64Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 801 reviews · ~$222/night · 21 km from Center
San Remo Hotel
63Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; bathroom 27% negative
2★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 985 reviews · ~$111/night · 21 km from Center
Chapter San Francisco
63Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating; sleep 25% negative
2★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 245 reviews · ~$69/night · 19 km from Center
Hotel Griffon
62Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; room 27% negative
3★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 853 reviews · ~$262/night · 19 km from Center
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
62Some red flags — 4.1★ guest rating; service 26% negative
3★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 4,298 reviews · ~$213/night · 19 km from Center
Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco
60Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; sleep 45% negative
4★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 823 reviews · ~$298/night · 21 km from Center