We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in San Francisco, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
Unique. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco boasts Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minutes' walk from Presidio National Park. Each guest room provides free WiFi. Guest rooms at this hotel boast modern amenities such as a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV and a Blu-ray player. The en suite bathrooms feature luxury bath amenities and plush microfiber robes. Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down comforters and an adaptive sound sleep machine are provided. Fresh espresso can be brewed with the in-room coffee machine. Guests can enjoy 24-hour room service. Hotel Drisco features a free gourmet continental breakfast and free evening wine and cheese reception with fresh fruit and hot hors d'oeuvres. Guests will also appreciate free weekday car service to Union Square, the Financial District and Presidio businesses. After a cup of coffee in the sitting room, visitors can enjoy a workout in the on-site fitness centre or take advantage of free access to the nearby YMCA. With a 24-hour business centre, guests at the Drisco Hotel can always be productive. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 4.5 km away from Hotel Drisco.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Serving a daily breakfast buffet and 24-hour refreshments, Inn San Francisco offers guest rooms with authentic Victorian décor and free WiFi. This B&B is 2.4 km from San Francisco City Hall. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each plush room at this B&B. Guest rooms also include a refrigerator and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and guest bathrobes. Guests of Inn San Francisco can relax in the hot tub. A garden and a games room are located on site. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and laundry facilities. This B&B is 3.2 km from Moscone Center and 3.4 km from Union Square. San Francisco International Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC bed and breakfasts in San Francisco.
Hip. Lively. Lovely interior design. This Beat Generation-inspired boutique centrally located hotel is located in San Francisco's Theatre District, just 4 minutes' walk from Union Square. Hotel Emblem San Francisco, offers eclectic guest rooms with Wi-Fi and room service. Hotel Emblem San Francisco, offers a unique hotel atmosphere, complete with literary-themed furnishings, original art and live music. Cozy guestrooms at the hotel are furnished with state-of-the-art amenities, including smart TVs, bathrobes and Nespresso coffee machines. Plan the day's activities with help from the concierge staff or take advantage of wireless internet access. Relax in the evening with cocktails at the Obscenity Bar & Lounge. Discover many of central San Francisco's most popular attractions, including the historic cable car system, within walking distance of Hotel Emblem San Francisco. San Francisco's Chinatown is 12 minutes' walk from Hotel Emblem San Francisco. North Beach and the iconic Coit Tower are 3.2 km away. The hotel features bicycles for touring San Francisco.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest and most LIVELY boutique hotel in San Francisco.
Bed and Breakfast.Romantic. Lovely property. Popular among couples and women. Located in a charming Victorian house in San Francisco’s central Noe Valley neighbourhood, Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast serves a generous daily buffet breakfast and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Each uniquely decorated guest room at this B&B features a flat-screen cable TV and a private marble bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Offering cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues, San Francisco’s lively Mission District is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Select suites include a relaxing spa bath and garden views. The breakfast at Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast is served each morning from 08:00 to 10:30 and includes eggs for self-service cooking, dried fruits and nuts, fresh seasonal fruits, cheeses, breads, bagels (toaster provided) and pastries. Spreads include cream cheese and butter. Dietary replacements (soy milk, rice milk and gluten free breads and cereals) and a kosher breakfast are provided upon request. Guests can relax in the garden at this B&B. There is also concierge service at the property. The Castro District and the Castro Theatre are just 1 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 21 minutes’ drive away from Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ROMANTIC boutique hotel in San Francisco.
Cool. Stylish. Great views. Popular among couples.Opened January 2022. Situated in San Francisco, 3 km from San Francisco City Hall, The Hotel Castro San Francisco features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 4.8 km from Moscone Center, 5.4 km from Oracle Park and 5.8 km from Union Square. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from University of San Francisco. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Ghirardelli Square is 6.8 km from The Hotel Castro San Francisco, while Coit Tower is 7.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Popular among couples. Mansion on Sutter is situated in San Francisco, 1.3 km from San Francisco City Hall and 1.6 km from Union Square. The property is around 2.9 km from Moscone Center, 3 km from Ghirardelli Square and 3.5 km from University of San Francisco. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Mansion on Sutter rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A gym, business centre and ironing facilities are available at the accommodation. Staff speak English and Spanish at the reception. Coit Tower is 4 km from Mansion on Sutter, while Alcatraz is 4.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel is one of the most popular in San Francisco among couples!
Romantic. Charming. Cosy rooms. Located 5 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this bed & breakfast-style property offers uniquely decorated guest rooms, each furnished with a gas fireplace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guest rooms at White Swan Inn include a stocked mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen HDTV and guest robes. A coffee machine is also offered in each guest room. Guests at the White Swan Inn can start each day with a breakfast and enjoy wine and snacks delivered to their room in the evening. Guests can visit the Lion & Bell Library at the property where they can relax and browse book titles. Book loans are complimentary at White Swan Inn. Grace Cathedral is 5 minutes’ walk from White Swan Inn. Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Powell Street Cable Car stop is 12 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Charming. Lively. Great location. Located in the heart of historic North Beach San Francisco, this completely non-smoking intimate hotel creatively captures the area’s bohemian flair of the 1950’s and 1960’s. Inviting colours and modern art are featured at Hotel Bohème. Steps away from many Italian restaurants, small cafes, jazz and blues clubs and only a short walk from Lombard Street and San Francisco’s famous cable cars, Hotel Bohème provides the ideal starting point for exploring this historic area. The charm of the building as well as the courteous staff is reminiscent of the bohemian style the area was famous for. Rooms include free WiFi and a cable TV. Centrally located near Chinatown and Little Italy, Hotel Bohème takes you back in time while placing you in the centre of a vibrant city life.Show full description
I think this is one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in San Francisco.
Very stylish. Beautiful. Superb interior design. Located in a historic flatiron building in the heart of Market Street, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers a unique urban hotel experience. Offering free WiFi, each noise proof room includes a Proper App, a connection to all the services offered by the hotel concierge. Guest rooms at San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include a 50-inch HDTV with Google Chromecast personal device streaming, boutique linens and cotton kimono robes. If guests prefer to dine in, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels’s in-room dining team can deliver seasonally-driven meals from Chef Mikey Adams’ kitchen anytime. Civic Center BART Station is just 1 minutes’ walk away. Double-layered shades keep each room dark and every room has a safe that fits a 17-inch laptop. Rooms also feature a Bluetooth custom speaker that connects a mobile device and a locally curated minibar with small-batch bottled cocktails. Bathrooms offer a walk-in rain shower and a hairdryer. For guest convenience, the hotel provides overnight dry cleaning and laundry services and same-day shoe shine service. Private trainers and massage services are available upon request. The Warfield concert venue and SHN Golden Gate Theatre are just 4 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Shopping opportunities at Westfield San Francisco Centre are just 10 minutes’ walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH hotels in San Francisco. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Delightful property. Historic. This historic Victorian boutique hotel is located 1 mile from San Francisco's vibrant Union Square. It features free WiFi and individually decorated rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Every morning guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, which includes hard boiled eggs, sausage, fruit, pastries, muffins and fresh juices. Hotel Queen Anne also provides tea, sherry and fresh baked biscuits every afternoon. Decorated with English and American antiques, each room offers a hairdryer, seating area and luxurious bathrooms with toiletries. Select rooms have a wood-burning fireplace and DVD player. Queen Anne offers 24-hour concierge services including a free morning town car service to most parts of San Francisco. An arcade game room is on site. This charming hotel is within 1 mile of the Asian Art Museum and Civic Center BART Station. Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf are less than 2 miles away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotel in San Francisco.
Stylish. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. This boutique San Francisco hotel is less than 2 blocks from Union Square and the Powell Street and Market Street cable car line. Free WiFi is offered. A dining discount is offered at the onsite restaurant. A flat-screen cable TV and a desk are included in all of the luxurious guest rooms at Palihotel San Francisco.The bright, bold rooms feature marble bathrooms and blackout curtains. A 24-hour concierge staff and a business centre with fax and photocopying services are available at the Palihotel San Francisco. Powell Street BART Station is 5 minutes’ walk away from this hotel. The Cable Car Museum is less than 1 mile away from this centrally located hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in San Francisco.
Relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful. Situated in San Francisco, 4.2 km from Moscone Center, Parker Guest House features accommodation with a garden. Parking is limited and reservations are required. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The hotel have a computer and printer for guest use. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. At Parker Guest House, rooms are equipped with a ROKU flat screen TV with cable channels. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Parker Guest House offers a sun terrace. San Francisco City Hall is 2.4 km from the hotel, while University of San Francisco is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and is about 20.8 km from Parker Guest House.Show full description
Trendy. Lively. Great location.Opened June 2021. Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Moscone Center, a 16-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 2.7 km from Oracle Park. At citizenM San Francisco Union Square you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Union Square. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms in citizenM San Francisco Union Square are fitted with free toiletries and an iPad. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Ironing facilities, and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Coit Tower is 3.1 km from the hotel, while Pier 39 is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 20 km from citizenM San Francisco Union Square.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. In one of the oldest neighbourhoods in San Francisco, California, surrounded by restaurants and shopping, this inn offers unique guestrooms and first-rate services. Monte Cristo Bed and Breakfast Bed & Breakfast serves a continental breakfast featuring fresh fruits, yoghurt, pastries as well as gluten free option. Guests can also explore the nearby restored Victorian shops as well as the delicious restaurants and unique antique stores on Sacramento Street. After breakfast, guests can relax in their guestroom and watch the flat-screen TV or use free wireless internet access. The first-class shopping of Union Street and Fillmore Street is within walking distance of the Monte Cristo Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast.
Comfortable beds. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Staypineapple is a historic 1913 hotel located just 5 minutes' walk from vibrant Union Square. It offers a coffee and treats reception at check-in and free WiFi in all rooms. A blend of modern decor and restored 1930s Victorian elegance is featured in all rooms. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each room. A hairdryer is included in the en suite bathroom. A coffee machine allows guests to brew a fresh cup of coffee each morning. A computer in the lobby is available for guest use. Concierge services and a 24-hour reception provide convenient guest assistance. San Francisco’s Chinatown is 1 km away from Staypineapple. Grace Cathedral is 8 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Located in San Francisco, 1.5 km from San Francisco City Hall, Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi. It is set 1.8 km from University of San Francisco and offers luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a wardrobe. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and American breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and champagne are available daily at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Union Square is 3.3 km from Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast, while Moscone Center is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC bed and breakfasts in San Francisco.
Historic. Great value. Set within the Victorian neighborhood of Pacific Heights, this historic hotel features early 20th Century architecture and is adorned with French and English antiques. A café and a lounge are located on-site. The Majestic is a 6-minute drive from the San Francisco city center and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Japantown. Rooms at the Hotel Majestic are elegantly decorated with flowing drapes and pillows. Bathrooms include marble counter-tops and monogrammed robes, and many also feature claw-footed bathtubs. The Café Majestic offers a full American breakfast, a light fare menu and appetizers. Guests may dine in the plush seating of the dining room or at the bar. San Francisco International Airport is less than 15 miles away.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Charming. Just 5 minutes' walk from Union Square and the Theatre District, the Golden Gate Hotel is pet-friendly and features free WiFi throughout the property. A daily continental breakfast and complimentary afternoon tea are provided to guests. Select units at this inn feature a seating area. Other rooms have views of the garden or city. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured. There is a shared lounge at the Golden Gate Hotel. Chinatown is 10 minutes' walk away, and Moscone Center is 15 minutes' walk from the property. AT&T Park is 2 km away from the hotel. Fisherman's Wharf, the Ferry Building and North Beach are all within 1.5 km of the Golden Gate Hotel.Show full description
Great views. Great bar. Popular among women. Located in San Francisco’s Japantown, this elegant hotel is connected to the Nihonmachi Mall and blends Eastern and Western design. It features on-site dining and an indoor garden with a fishpond. Blending traditional Japanese style decor with modern amenities, rooms at Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt, a Joie de Vivre Hotel offer a flat-screen Smart HDTV with streaming apps, a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, guest robes and boutique bath amenities. Shops and cafes at San Francisco's Union Square are 10 minutes' bus ride from Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt, a Joie de Vivre Hotel. Free WiFi is available at the property. A mini-refrigerator and a coffee machine are also provided in all guest rooms. The Bar at Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt features Japanese whisky, sake and beer, as well as an assortment of international-inspired light snacks. Valet parking, self-parking, laundry services and free newspapers are available. The on-site fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment is open 24 hours a day. Valet parking, laundry services and free newspapers are available. San Francisco's Chinatown is 2 km from the property.Show full description
Great location. This San Francisco hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Union Square and cable car lines. All rooms offer custom amenities. Major theatres, art galleries and specialty chef-driven restaurants are within walking distance from this hotel. An internet ready 42-inch Smart TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at Hotel G San Francisco. Each contemporary room includes a Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes and black out shades. Private bathrooms include Metis toiletries and a hairdryer. A 24-hour reception greets guests of San Francisco Hotel G. Guests can access the hotel's onsite techno gym. The hotel is 900 metres from Moscone Center and 1.8 km from Lombard Street. San Francisco International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
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