San Francisco is a joy to explore on foot — especially from the heart of Union Square through hip SoMa to trendy Hayes Valley and Presidio. If you've ever travelled on a long trip and, therefore, might be worn out when you arrive, you might like to consider booking a hotel who can organise your airport transfer. With this in mind, our hotel experts have hand-picked the best hotels in San Francisco to make booking your next trip as simple as possible — please note that none of the hotels listed run a shuttle service from the airport, but all will be able to organise a private airport pick up. From sleek five-stars boasting lavish spas to romantic B&Bs or even properties with good views over the city's renowned thrift stores - there's a pick for most tastes and itineraries here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?
San Francisco (Union Square)
A chic central hotel designed with hygge in mind. Rooms and suites are decorated in pastel hues with contemporary art and luxury bathrooms. A French bistro serves up high-quality fare and there is even a gelato bar on site. A convenient city base.
San Francisco (Union Square)
Sleek hotel with ideal location on Union Square. The elegant rooms have contemporary and stylish furnishings, and the service is renowned for being hyper-attentive. The Michelin star-rated restaurant serving high-quality Mediterranean fare in the grand dining room is very impressive.
San Francisco (Union Square)
A stylish hotel located just one block from Union Square. Modern rooms are designed with atmospheric moody hues, contemporary art, and plush beds. Downstairs is a well-equipped games room and a trendy restaurant and bar where guests dine in leather-clad booths. A chic central stay.
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
Stylish accommodation in a prime location near Fisherman's Wharf. The chic rooms have a distinctly nautical feel and the bathrooms are stocked with luxury Lather® products. The lively restaurant and bar have a laid back feel. Offered at excellent rates, this is a great city base.
San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)
A smart modern hotel located right on Fisherman's Wharf. Rooms are simple and minimalist but not impersonal, there's a distinctly homely feel. The trattoria serves up excellent Italian fare and the bar has live music and happy hours. A perfect city crashpad.
San Francisco (Union Square)
This luxury hotel is set steps from Union Square in San Francisco. Following a recent renovation, the hotel now offers inviting guestrooms with ambient lighting, plush textiles and stylish geometric accents. Host to local favourite Jasper's Kitchen, this hotel feels contemporary and chic.
San Francisco (Financial District)
A smart hotel located overlooking the bay in a convenient spot between the Financial District and Oracle Park. Once a YMCA - a massive renovation has turned this into a luxury stay. Rooms are small but perfectly formed with a hint of an industrial feel in the design. Ideal for city exploring.
San Francisco (Mid-Market)
This slick modern hotel is full of joyous works of art and design features, as well as all the latest technology. Rooms are a dizzying mix of patterns and retro furniture that somehow works perfectly. High-end inventive menus are served in the popular restaurant and bar. San Francisco cool.
San Francisco (Union Square)
Located just a few blocks from Union Square, this is a central hotel with sleek modern design. Spacious rooms have touches of Japanese-inspired style and lend fabulous city views from the floor to ceiling windows. The innovative Japanese restaurant is a real must (as is sampling one of their wines).
San Francisco (Pacific Heights)
If you love classical architecture then this elegant Edwardian hotel is the place for you. Sitting at the top of Pacific Avenue, you can enjoy sweeping views of San Francisco and walk to Presidio National Park within minutes whilst never being too far from shopping trips and gourmet food downtown.
San Francisco (Pacific Heights)
A contemporary boutique hotel in Pacific Heights, just by the Presidio state park. Rooms are sophisticated and spacious with modern art, incredible views of the neighbourhood and stark white marble bathrooms. The lively bar serves local craft beers, wine and handcrafted cocktails. A chic stay.
San Francisco (Nob Hill)
This hotel is a real landmark. It has seen the likes of Tony Bennet sing in the Venetian Room - and it still has that same old-world grandeur. Enjoying spectacular views of the bay (especially good from the suites' terraces) and boasting a design that combines tradition and modern elegance.
San Francisco (Japantown)
This boutique hotel is nestled in San Francisco's Japantown. After a recent renovation, the hotel now offers suites inspired by Asian design, from vintage graphic prints to wooden screens. Home to a Thai restaurant and Japanese whiskey bar, this hotel offers an authentic taste of the neighbourhood.
San Francisco (SoMa)
A modern hotel situated in the heart of the SoMa District. Rooms are spacious and sophisticated with local artworks, marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers and stand-alone tubs, and stunning views of the city skyline or over Yerba Buena Gardens. a luxury stay complete with a large pool and spa.
San Francisco (Nob Hill)
A grand five-star located in upmarket Nob Hill. Beautifully refurbished, the neoclassical building blends the old and the new. Spacious rooms are simple and chic with smart marble bathrooms. The acclaimed restaurant is headed by a Michelin-starred chef and the bar turns out some very good cocktails.
San Francisco (Fort Mason)
A luxury all-suite hotel offering a landmark setting on San Francisco's bay. Accommodation ranges from one to three bed suites all designed with stylish minimalism and most with superb bay views. There is no restaurant as such but in-suite fine-dining is a real luxury. A very fine stay.