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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North : Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Cow Palace. Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and parking. SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection : Free breakfast, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool are available during your stay. It's located within a 20-minute drive of San Francisco State University and San Mateo County Event Center. Pacific Heights Inn By Magnuson Worldwide : Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. Inn at Golden Gate : You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV. Mylo Hotel : Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cow Palace. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

150 Anza Blvd, Burlingame, CA

4.1/5Very Good! (3,278 reviews)

"It was a good stay. Close to the water so I saw a lot of people walking around the property."…"

Reviewed on May 26, 2020

Park Pointe Hotel

245 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA

3.2/5 (1,198 reviews)

"Nothing unique; many many many many motels like this."…"

Reviewed on May 6, 2020

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway

1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

4.1/5Very Good! (2,215 reviews)

"The service desk was so rude and denied to give us the free"…"

Reviewed on May 26, 2020

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San Francisco Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 53 inexpensive motels in San Francisco among more than 818 hotels and other accommodations. When you pick one of these budget accommodations, you might not have many of the amenities found in a traditional hotel but you'll save more money to use for your vacation.

When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what San Francisco has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Westfield San Francisco Centre, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and TransAmerica Pyramid.

Fun fact: Motels became more prevalent in the U.S. at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties. When you stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot.

Below are a few of Expedia customers' favorite San Francisco motels to choose from:

Hotel Focus SFO

Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of San Francisco Bay.
Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and an airport shuttle.

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

A restaurant along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle are available during your stay.
It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of San Francisco Bay.

Best Western Plus El Rancho Inn

Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and an airport shuttle.
Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of San Francisco Bay.

Civic Center Motor Inn

You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Louise Davies Symphony Hall and Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Free breakfast and an outdoor pool are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free WiFi.

LiA Hotel

Stay within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center.
Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Things to Do in San Francisco

Check out the Chinatown district and enjoy the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area while you're sightseeing. People who've visited San Francisco love its monuments, shops, and museums.

Here are some popular places:

Westfield San Francisco Centre
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
TransAmerica Pyramid

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

Palace of Fine Arts
Presidio of San Francisco
Twin Peaks

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

Aquarium of the Bay
Pier 39
San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco is also notable for its:

Architecture
Tours

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

Decide when you'd like to visit San Francisco by reviewing these seasonal weather details:

The hottest months are typically September and October, while December and January are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 62° F and nighttime temperatures average 45° F
April-June: 67° F is the daytime average and 49° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 70° F and nighttime averages are around 53° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 70° F during the day and 45° F at night
Average rainfall is 23.15 inches in a year

How to Get to San Francisco and Around the Area

San Francisco Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)	Airport	11.8 mi (19.1 km)
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)	Airport	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive)	Airport	18.1 mi (29.2 km)
Powell St. Station	Metro Station	0.2 mi (0.3 km)
Montgomery St. Station	Metro Station	0.4 mi (0.6 km)
Civic Center Station	Metro Station	0.6 mi (1 km)
San Francisco 4th and King Station	Train Station	1 mi (1.7 km)
San Francisco 22nd Street Station	Train Station	2.2 mi (3.6 km)
San Francisco Bayshore Station	Train Station	5.4 mi (8.7 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Francisco?

You’ll find 53 inexpensive motels in San Francisco among more than 970 lodging choices. When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what San Francisco has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

What are motels like?

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.

What are the best motels in San Francisco?

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North: Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Cow Palace. Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and parking. SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn BW Signature Collection: Free breakfast, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool are available during your stay. It’s located within a 20-minute drive of San Francisco State University and San Mateo County Event Center. Pacific Heights Inn By Magnuson Worldwide: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. Inn at Golden Gate: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV. Mylo Hotel: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Cow Palace. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What can I do in San Francisco?

Check out the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to San Francisco love its Chinatown district, monuments, and shops. Some popular places to visit include Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Presidio of San Francisco, Twin Peaks, and Golden Gate Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: San Francisco Zoo, Aquarium of the Bay, and Steinhart Aquarium.

What's the weather like in San Francisco?

The hottest months are usually September and October with an average temp of 61°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual rainfall for San Francisco is 23 inches.

What's the best way to get around San Francisco?

Fly into San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), which is located 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.), which is 39 mi (62.8 km) away. Take advantage of metro transit at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop, and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop.

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