4 Star San Francisco Hotels

In most cities there are more 4 star hotels than any other type of hotel.  Why?  Because 4 star hotels are exactly what most people want, high standards without the expense or put another way 4 star hotels arguably offer the best value for money.  It's also typically the most competitive category when it comes to room rates, which means you win every time you book a 4 star hotel in San Francisco.

Both San Francisco 4 and 4.5 star hotels are shown in our list below which we reckon represent the best value hotels in San Francisco.

If you want to add extra luxury to you stay in San Francisco also consider the 5 star San Francisco hotels which can offer great value if you can book outside peak periods.

5 star
562 Sutter Street San Francisco CA 94102
3.02 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This Beat Generation-inspired boutique centrally located hotel is located in San Francisco's Theatre District, just 4 minutes' walk from Union Square....more

8.6
Fabulous
827 verified reviews
5 star
2901 Pacific Avenue San Francisco Pacific Heights CA 94115
5.61 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Built in 1903, Hotel Drisco boasts Edwardian architecture. Atop Pacific Heights on Pacific Avenue, this luxurious San Francisco hotel is only 5 minute...more

9.5
Superb
65 verified reviews
4 star
250 Fourth St San Francisco 94103

Our downtown San Francisco hotel is within three blocks of the Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens, and several museums. We’re within a mile of countl...more

8.5
Fabulous
126 verified reviews
4 star
717 Sutter Street San Francisco CA 94109

Conveniently situated in the Union Square district of San Francisco, Kasa La Monarca San Francisco is located 1.8 km from San Francisco City Hall, 1.6...more

7.7
Good
280 verified reviews

Situated in San Francisco, 500 metres from San Francisco City Hall, BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection by Wyndham features accommodation with a f...more

7.1
Good
1260 verified reviews
4 star
1300 Columbus Ave San Francisco CA 94133

Situated in San Francisco, 400 metres from Ghirardelli Square, Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a...more

8.4
Very good
4724 verified reviews
4 star
28 Cyril Magnin Street San Francisco 94102

Sensor locks and online check-in make staying at the Axiom Hotel a technology forward experience. Lounge areas , Century-old architecture fuses with a...more

8.4
Very good
1216 verified reviews
4 star
706 Polk Street San Francisco 94109

Located just 6 minutes’ walk from Civic Center Plaza, Hotel EPIK offers accommodation in Downtown San Francisco. All rooms at this hotel offer free W...more

6.4
Review score
978 verified reviews
4 star
520 Church Street San Francisco 94114

Situated in San Francisco, 4.2 km from Moscone Center, Parker Guest House features accommodation with a garden. Parking is limited and reservations ar...more

9.3
Superb
423 verified reviews
4 star
138 King Street San Francisco 94107

Located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, with Oracle Park across the street, Hotel Via is outfitted with modern, custom-made furnitur...more

8.7
Fabulous
594 verified reviews
4 star
1100 Market Street San Francisco 94102

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 hot...more

8
Very good
102 verified reviews
4 star
1095 Market Street San Francisco 94103

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO offers accommodation 600 metres away from attractions such as San Francisco City Hall, the A...more

7.5
Good
1690 verified reviews
4 star
55 5th Street San Francisco CA 94103
2.41 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Across the street from Westfield Shopping Center, this Central San Francisco hotel offers rooms with a 46-inch flat-screen smart TV. Food options are...more

8
Very good
275 verified reviews
4 star
555 North Point Street San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf CA 94133
4.85 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Just 3 minutes’ walk from Fisherman's Wharf, the Hyatt features an on-site restaurant and lounge. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are offered. Free...more

8
Very good
1318 verified reviews
4 star
905 California Street San Francisco Nob Hill CA 94108
3.25 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Located adjacent to the Powell and California cable car stop, Stanford Court San Francisco is a technology-friendly boutique hotel that features a lob...more

8.6
Fabulous
4338 verified reviews
4 star
500 California Street San Francisco 94104
3.02 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Centrally located at the intersection of California Street and Montgomery Street, Omni San Francisco boasts a restaurant and elegant rooms. Offering s...more

9
Superb
765 verified reviews
4 star
386 Geary Street San Francisco 94102
2.86 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This San Francisco hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from Union Square and cable car lines. All rooms offer custom amenities.An internet ready 42-inch Sma...more

8.3
Very good
698 verified reviews
4 star
250 Beach Street San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf 94133

Offering a fitness centre, Hotel Zephyr San Francisco is located a short 300 metres from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf.Each nautical-themed room features...more

8.2
Very good
6321 verified reviews
4 star
100 Channel Street San Francisco CA 94158

Situated in San Francisco, 500 metres from Oracle Park, LUMA Hotel San Francisco - #1 Hottest New Hotel in the US 2023 features accommodation with a f...more

9
Superb
1189 verified reviews
4 star
4230 18th Street San Francisco CA 94114

Situated within 3 km of San Francisco City Hall and 3.1 km of University of San Francisco, The Hotel Castro San Francisco features rooms with air cond...more

8.3
Very good
139 verified reviews
4 star
2263 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115

Situated in the Pacific Heights district in San Francisco, Kasa The Addison San Francisco offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 2...more

8.3
Very good
68 verified reviews
4 star
72 Ellis Street San Francisco CA 94102

Ideally set in the centre of San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a resta...more

9
Superb
4104 verified reviews

Ideally located in the centre of San Francisco, Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton offers air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free...more

8.1
Very good
803 verified reviews
4 star
342 Grant Avenue San Francisco CA 94108
2.88 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Hotel Triton is an artistic vision brought to life. Created from the imaginations of San Francisco artists, the Hotel Triton is a colorful and ever-cu...more

8.1
Very good
744 verified reviews
4 star
545 Post Street San Francisco CA 94102
2.98 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Just 300 metres from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco is a boutique hotel nestled in San Francisco’s Theater Distric...more

8
Very good
235 verified reviews
4 star
165 Steuart Street San Francisco CA 94105
2.64 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Nestled along the edge of the San Francisco Bay, between the Financial District and Oracle Park, Harbor Court Hotel is a completely non-smoking, bouti...more

8.3
Very good
740 verified reviews
4 star
One Nob Hill San Francisco Nob Hill CA 94108
3.28 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable ca...more

8.2
Very good
800 verified reviews
4 star
888 Howard Street San Francisco CA 94103
2.13 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Overlooking San Francisco's SoMa area and moments from top city centre sites, InterContinental San Francisco provides guests with modern in-room ameni...more

8.6
Fabulous
1232 verified reviews
4 star
1300 Columbus Avenue San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf CA 94133
4.98 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Set in San Francisco, 500 metres from Ghirardelli Square, Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, private...more

8.6
Fabulous
1114 verified reviews
4 star
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA 94111
2.89 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Newly renovated and situated within 5 minutes’ walk of Ferry Building shops and ferries to Alcatraz, this luxury San Francisco hotel features guest ro...more

8.7
Fabulous
1803 verified reviews
4 star
1250 Columbus Avenue San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf CA 94133
4.88 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This San Francisco hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel offers a refrigerator in every room.Marriott San Francisco Fisherm...more

8
Very good
608 verified reviews
4 star
800 Powell Street San Francisco Nob Hill CA 94108
3.25 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Located in downtown San Francisco, this hotel is 7 km away from the famous Golden Gate Bridge. University Club of San Francisco features multiple squa...more

7.9
Good
252 verified reviews
4 star
340 Stockton Street San Francisco Downtown CA 94108
2.85 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Steps from Union Square, this historic yet modernized hotel features classic European charm and in-room spa services. It includes the 2 Michelin Star...more

8.4
Very good
141 verified reviews
2.41 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Situated in San Francisco, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Th...more

8.7
Fabulous
4358 verified reviews
4 star
345 Stockton Street San Francisco Downtown CA 94108
2.87 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This San Francisco hotel in Union Square is just steps from Chinatown. On-site dining and a 24-hour gym are available for guest convenience.The spaci...more

8.3
Very good
1754 verified reviews
4 star
750 Kearny Street San Francisco CA 94108
3.28 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, this Hilton is conveniently situated crossroads of the Financial District, Chinatown, and North Beach....more

7.9
Good
870 verified reviews
4 star
501 Post Street San Francisco Downtown Union Square CA 94102
2.95 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, this luxury 4-star hotel is one block from Union Square. It offers an Italian restaurant and rooftop loun...more

8.9
Fabulous
1146 verified reviews
4 star
12 Fourth Street San Francisco CA 94103
2.46 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This contemporary eco-friendly hotel is ideally located in downtown San Francisco, 7 minutes' walk from Union Square. It features a gym.The bright roo...more

8.4
Very good
470 verified reviews
4 star
335 Powell Street San Francisco CA 94102
2.81 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Home to the historic Magneta Grandfather Clock, this luxury Union Square hotel is directly in front of a San Francisco cable car stop. Guests can chos...more

8.4
Very good
1418 verified reviews
4 star
225 Powell Street San Francisco CA 94102
2.74 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Featuring Italian-inspired style and sophistication, the The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a contemporary boutique hotel...more

7.4
Good
510 verified reviews
4 star
2500 Mason Street San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf CA 94133
4.78 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Pier 39, the family-friendly Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is a non-smoking accommodation that features an ou...more

8.3
Very good
12486 verified reviews
4 star
495 Jefferson Street San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf CA 94109
5.20 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Featuring in-room spa services and a traditional seafood restaurant, this luxury Fisherman’s Wharf eco-friendly hotel offers beautiful views across th...more

8.6
Fabulous
1884 verified reviews
4 star
181 Third Street San Francisco CA 94103
2.16 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

The W is a fixture of San Francisco's hip SOMA district, amid art exhibitions, film screenings, fashion shows, clubs and concerts. A restaurant and gy...more

8.3
Very good
512 verified reviews
4 star
490 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94107
2.95 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Just 5 minutes’ walk to Union Square Park, this luxurious hotel blends San Francisco Victorian décor with modern amenities like free WiFi in all rooms...more

7.3
Good
1223 verified reviews
4 star
191 Sutter Street San Francisco CA 94104
2.73 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

This hotel is centrally located in San Francisco's lively Union Square, which features shopping, dining and entertainment options. Galleria Park, A Jo...more

8.9
Fabulous
746 verified reviews
4 star
1625 Post Street San Francisco CA 94115
4.15 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Located in San Francisco’s Japantown, this elegant hotel is connected to the Nihonmachi Mall and blends Eastern and Western design. It features on-sit...more

8.3
Very good
521 verified reviews
4 star
550 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94102
3.02 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Centrally located in heart of San Francisco city centre, this luxury boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square and 2 minutes’ walk from the...more

8.4
Very good
1224 verified reviews
4 star
495 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94102
2.94 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Well set in San Francisco, The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Feat...more

8.4
Very good
1994 verified reviews
4 star
501 Geary Street San Francisco CA 94102
2.96 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Offering French-inspired architecture, The Marker San Francisco, provides guests with an ideal city centre location just 7 minutes' walk to Union Squa...more

8.2
Very good
794 verified reviews
2.93 km from San Francisco JCC-China Basin Heliport airport

Situated in San Francisco, 200 metres from Union Square, Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, private park...more

8.6
Fabulous
3546 verified reviews




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