San Francisco Hotels

Home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the original setting for what would become known as the Summer of Love, San Francisco's many associations with popular culture are hard to ignore. This former Gold Rush town, now California's fourth largest city, is laden with famous locations and movie imagery. Whether the city brings to mind Steve McQueen racing around the famous cityscape in 'Bullitt', or Clint Eastwood planning his escape from the infamous Alcatraz, San Francisco is etched indelibly on every moviegoer's mind.

The city's story

However, delve into San Francisco's history and you'll find that, unlike the movies, the city has a real story to tell. San Francisco's population exploded with the Gold Rush of the 1840s, making it the largest city on the West Coast during that era. Banks, merchants (including the now famous Ghirardelli chocolatier), and the arrival of the first transcontinental railroad, brought enough wealth to build churches, theaters, and the first cable cars. San Francisco flourished, becoming a beacon of culture and lavishness in the otherwise underdeveloped American West. Prosperity during this period led to the construction of the city's countless Victorian-style homes and buildings, which have become a contemporary attraction among tourists and locals alike. A single visit to this great spot on earth is certainly not enough to take it all in. Get to know San Francisco’s many facets and take advantage of the many San Francisco hotel deals available. Find San Francisco boutique hotels offering everything your vacation heart desires. Even 5 star hotels in San Francisco are easy to come by in the neighborhood of your preference.

San Francisco, also nicknamed ‘Frisco’, has often been referred to as a hub of liberal thinking and mixing of cultures; it's well known as the site of the Summer of Love and an early leader in the United States' gay rights movement. Almost 40 per cent of the city's population was born overseas, creating a diverse mixture of people and neighborhoods, including one of the largest Chinatowns in America, Little Italy, and the Latin America-flavored Mission District. The city saw an influx of writers and artists in the 1950s, hippies in the 1960s, and another financial boom in the 1990s with the advent of the Internet - all of which have made San Francisco a wealthy city with a high standard of living and a robust entertainment and arts scene. Of course you will find pet friendly hotels in San Francisco if you consider the ‘anything goes’ notion the city has.

Something for everyone

San Francisco is home to many iconic sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Coit Tower. Get a San Francisco city pass to visit all the famous sights or take advantage of San Francisco car rentals to experience driving up the steep hills you’ve seen on TV yourself. You will never run out of things to do in San Francisco. Try a cruise for a great tour of the harbor or use it as a hub and start your cruise from San Francisco. Booking flights to San Francisco or one of the many tempting San Francisco vacation packages is well worth your while.

Numerous, undulating hills crisscrossed by cable cars are also characteristic of the city. A tight collection of distinct neighborhoods, San Francisco is easy to explore on foot (with a little help from the cable cars or a double-decker bus for the steeper hills). Find department-store shopping and entertainment in Union Square and the Financial District; souvenirs and tourists at Fisherman's Wharf; luxurious hotels, San Francisco resorts and views on Nob/Russian Hill; and remnants of hippy bohemia in the Haight.

As the United States' second most densely populated (and highly visited) city, San Francisco offers new sights and treasures around every corner and something for almost every type of traveler. San Francisco hotels are available to you 24/7. Whether you are looking for cheap hotel deals in San Francisco, or simply want to stay at the best hotels in San Francisco offering pure luxury, hotels in San Francisco are always ready to welcome you.