San Francisco Boutique Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in San Francisco
San Francisco’s boutique hotels offer more than a place to sleep — they deliver neighborhood stories, bespoke design and intimate service, from Victorian charm in Pacific Heights to sleek, art-forward stays by the Embarcadero. For a memorable visit, favor small properties with curated local touches, book early for weekends, and prioritize location and personalized amenities (think in-house restaurants, rooftop lounges or guided local experiences) to make the city truly feel like yours.
Best Boutique Hotels in San Francisco
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Hotel G San Francisco
Hotel G San Francisco sits just a 2-minute walk from Union Square and the cable car lines, with major theatres, art galleries and chef-driven restaurants within walking distance; the contemporary, air-conditioned rooms feature custom amenities including an internet-ready 42-inch Smart TV, Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes, blackout shades and private bathrooms with Metis toiletries and a hairdryer, while the hotel offers a 24-hour reception and an onsite techno gym — Moscone Center is 900 meters away, Lombard Street 1.8 km, and San Francisco International Airport 19 km. - Prime Union Square location (2-minute walk) - Rooms with 42" internet-ready Smart TV and Nespresso - Blackout shades, bathrobes and Metis toiletries - 24-hour reception and onsite techno gym - Close to Moscone Center (900 m) and Lombard Street (1.8 km)
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Monte Cristo Bed and Breakfast
Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast
Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast in San Francisco sits 1.5 km from San Francisco City Hall, 1.8 km from the University of San Francisco and 3.3 km from Union Square, offering express check-in and check-out, complimentary Wi-Fi, sustainable practices and family rooms for guests. - Free Wi-Fi - Express check-in/check-out - Sustainable/eco-friendly property - Family rooms available - Central location near City Hall, USF and Union Square
White Swan Inn
Boutique bed-and-breakfast White Swan Inn is a uniquely decorated property just a 5-minute walk from Union Square, offering guest rooms each furnished with a gas fireplace, stocked mini-refrigerator, flat-screen HDTV, coffee machine and guest robes, plus free WiFi throughout; guests receive a morning breakfast and evening wine and snacks delivered to their rooms, can relax in the on-site Lion & Bell Library with complimentary book loans, and enjoy close proximity to Grace Cathedral (5 minutes), Chinatown (10 minutes) and the Powell Street Cable Car stop (12 minutes). - Boutique charm with individually decorated rooms - Prime central location near Union Square and major sights - In-room gas fireplaces and thoughtful amenities - Breakfast plus evening wine and snacks delivered to rooms - Free WiFi and on-site library with complimentary book loans
Parker Guest House
Parker Guest House is a 4-star hotel in San Francisco offering rooms with private bathrooms (shower and hair dryer), free WiFi and ROKU flat-screen TVs with cable; the property features a garden and sun terrace, provides concierge service and luggage storage, and has a guest computer and printer. Guests can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast, and the hotel is located 4.2 km from Moscone Center, 2.4 km from San Francisco City Hall and 3.7 km from the University of San Francisco; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 20.8 km away. Parking is limited and requires a reservation. - Central location near City Hall and Moscone Center - Free WiFi and ROKU flat-screen TVs - Continental or buffet breakfast - Garden and sun terrace for relaxation - Concierge service and limited parking (reservation required)
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Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave is conveniently located 1.6 km from Union Square and about a 7-minute drive from Fisherman’s Wharf, offering air-conditioned, spacious rooms with 40-inch LED TVs, seating areas, work desks, free WiFi and complimentary local calls; private bathrooms include free toiletries and hairdryers. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, 24-hour guest services to help with printing boarding passes and arranging transportation, on-site laundry facilities, and is roughly a 25-minute drive from San Francisco International Airport, while the Great American Music Hall is just a 4-minute walk away. - Central location near Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and entertainment venues - Spacious rooms with 40-inch LED TVs and work desks - Free WiFi and complimentary local calls - 24-hour guest services and on-site restaurant - Laundry facilities and convenient airport access (≈25 min)
Orchard Garden Hotel
Orchard Garden Hotel, an eco-friendly property adjacent to Chinatown and about 3 km from the San Francisco Art Institute, features a rooftop garden and patio, free WiFi, and an on-site restaurant, Roots, serving sustainable American breakfast; guest rooms are decorated in pastel tones and include iPod docks, large work desks, organic bath products, and Smart TVs that connect to phones and tablets, while the hotel also provides a cardio fitness room, tour desk and concierge services, and is roughly 3 km from Ferry Plaza and Justin Herman Plaza and a 9-minute drive from Fisherman’s Wharf. - Prime Chinatown location - Rooftop garden and patio - Sustainable on-site breakfast (Roots) - Smart TVs + iPod docks in rooms - Free WiFi and fitness center
The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
