Argonaut Hotel: from $276 for Dec 6–7, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $276 total for Dec 6–7, 2026, 2 adults at Argonaut Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Argonaut Hotel is a historic, nautical-themed 4-star on Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 495 Jefferson St, San Francisco. Property ID: 1382913. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/argonaut-hotel-1382913

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/argonaut-hotel-1382913/2026-12-06/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $276 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-07 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $620 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-08 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $978 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,330 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-10 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,643 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $1,907 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-12 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $2,171 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-13 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,345 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-14 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,520 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $2,694 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-16 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,869 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-17 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,041 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-18 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,223 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-19 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,433 USD

2026-12-06 to 2026-12-20 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#2 of 9 hotels in Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach by Axel's take. Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach is #2 of 7 places to stay in San Francisco. The best hotels in Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach, ranked · Where to stay in San Francisco

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong waterfront base with historic character, helpful staff and added fees. a historic, nautical-themed 4-star on Fisherman’s Wharf, scored for what it is.

Argonaut is a historic 4-star in a converted waterfront warehouse, and we'd put it high on the list for a first San Francisco visit. Its nautical styling feels appropriate rather than generic, with Ghirardelli Square and the cable-car turnaround close by. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the comfortable rooms, cleanliness and helpful staff. It's a strong sightseeing base with more character than a standard chain hotel.

The main trade-off is value: a mandatory daily amenities fee and expensive valet parking add to the bill. Book a bay-view category if the outlook matters; not every room faces the water. Also, nearby Hyde Street Pier remains closed for its rebuild, so don't plan on visiting its historic ships here. We'd skip it if avoiding tourist-heavy surroundings or extra charges matters more than waterfront convenience.

• Best for: first-time San Francisco visitors; families sightseeing along the waterfront; travelers who like historic character

• Watch out for: mandatory amenities fee and costly valet parking; bay views require the right room category; nearby Hyde Street Pier closed for rebuilding

• Location: Waterfront sightseeing location near Ghirardelli Square and the Powell–Hyde cable-car turnaround.

• Rooms: Comfortable, nautical-themed rooms; the hotel reports refreshed furnishings and lighting in spring 2025.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com and Expedia ratings and recent guest comments.

• Service: Friendly, accommodating staff earn repeated praise on Tripadvisor and Expedia.

• Amenities: Blue Mermaid restaurant, a 24-hour gym, courtyard games and bike-rental benefits; no on-site spa, only in-room treatments.

• Fees and surprises: Daily amenities fee, separate valet charges and an incidental hold; nearby Hyde Street Pier is closed.

Axel's opinion of Argonaut Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · home.nps.gov. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Argonaut Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Noble House
• 495 Jefferson St, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 4,108 reviews (location 4.8/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): PIER 39: 13 min walk · Ferry Building: 13 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 33 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 38 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 66 min by taxi · Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport: 70 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $60 per car per night; Breakfast: $24; Extra bed: $30 per guest per night; Deposit: $100 per room per night; Pets: $75 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
• Amenities: No pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Room with bay view

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Room with city view

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Room with courtyard view

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Quadruple room with bay view

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Quadruple room with city view

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Quadruple room with courtyard view

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Double room with bay view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Double room with city view (full double bed)

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• Room features: Fridge
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Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

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Twin room with bay view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Twin room with courtyard view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Double Suite with bay view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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Alcatraz Double Suite (full double bed)

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1 Bedroom Argonaut Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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