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San Francisco hotels under $200 a night, Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Sunday to Wednesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 13 of the 35 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Marina and Cow Hollow: choose neighborhood life and waterfront walks over fast downtown connections. Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach: the strongest classic-visit choice, with two distinctly different places to sleep. Tenderloin and Civic Center: visit for food and performing arts; choose your sleeping address carefully. Downtown and Union Square: stay here for transit and theaters, not neighborhood charm.

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San Francisco hotels under $200 a night, Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026

Every rate below was under $200 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in San Francisco under $200 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-29, check-out 2026-12-02, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Marina & Cow Hollow; Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach; Tenderloin & Civic Center; Downtown & Union Square. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (13 of 35 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Marina & Cow Hollow: Choose neighborhood life and waterfront walks over fast downtown connections. Typical $179 a night. Subway: Use the 30 and 45 buses downtown and the 28 toward Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach: The strongest classic-visit choice, with two distinctly different places to sleep. Typical $297 a night. Subway: The F streetcar serves the Wharf, 30/45 buses run through North Beach, and Powell cable cars reach the waterfront.
  • Tenderloin & Civic Center: Visit for food and performing arts; choose your sleeping address carefully. Typical $216 a night. Subway: Civic Center BART/Muni Metro, Market Street’s F streetcar and Van Ness buses serve different parts of the neighborhood.
  • Downtown & Union Square: Stay here for transit and theaters, not neighborhood charm. Typical $265 a night. Subway: Powell BART/Muni Metro, the T subway and Powell cable cars are nearby.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Chapter San Francisco — 2-star, independent

2. Warfield Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. Touchstone Hotel - City Center — 3-star, independent

4. Castle Inn — 2-star, independent

5. Found Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill — 3-star, Joie De Vivre

6. Grant Plaza Hotel — 2-star, independent

More hotels in the area (29)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2, 2026
  1. Chapter San Francisco, Tenderloin & Civic Center
    #1 of 6 · Tenderloin & Civic Center

    Chapter San Francisco

    2-star · Independent

    $63a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    A cheaper solo base with more bunk privacy, work lounges and shared cooking basics. You accept shared bathrooms, dorm noise, stairs and limited reception hours. 25 minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $190 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Warfield Hotel, SoMa & Moscone Center
    #2 of 6 · SoMa & Moscone Center

    Warfield Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $69a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    A very cheap downtown base for travelers familiar with the surrounding streets. You accept uneven cleaning, street noise and unreliable elevator access. Ten minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    $38/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $198 vs $273 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $208 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Touchstone Hotel - City Center, Downtown & Union Square
    #3 of 6 · Downtown & Union Square

    Touchstone Hotel - City Center

    3-star · Independent

    $88a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    Friendly, no-frills downtown value for travelers who only need a simple sleeping base. You accept snug older rooms, no AC and possible street noise. Six minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    $13/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $230 vs $256 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $265 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Castle Inn, Marina & Cow Hollow
    #4 of 6 · Marina & Cow Hollow

    Castle Inn

    2-star · Independent

    $89a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    Cheaper practical comfort with included parking, air conditioning and useful room appliances. You accept dated furnishings, tight parking and limited check-in hours. 25 minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $266 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Found Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, Tenderloin & Civic Center
    #5 of 6 · Tenderloin & Civic Center

    Found Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

    3-star · Joie De Vivre

    $89a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    Cheaper, simple downtown rooms with helpful reception for car-free sightseeing. You accept no AC, thin walls and uncomfortable blocks toward the Tenderloin. 15 minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    $25/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $484 vs $533 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $268 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Grant Plaza Hotel, Financial District & Embarcadero
    #6 of 6 · Financial District & Embarcadero

    Grant Plaza Hotel

    2-star · Independent

    $89a night · Nov 29 to Dec 2

    One of the cheapest Chinatown sleeping bases, with helpful reception and simple ensuite rooms. You accept thin walls, no AC and compact rooms with often-firm beds. Seven minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district, 20 minutes' walk to Ferry Building.

    Nov 29 to Dec 2, two adults: $266 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

13 of 35 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Bijou - Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$123/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $284 vs $531 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  2. 2. Stanford Court San Francisco · Nob Hill · 4-star$135/night less than Expedia (44%)

    Axel $347 vs $617 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  3. 3. The Andrews Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$71/night less than Booking.com (41%)

    Axel $205 vs $348 on Booking.com for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  4. 4. Tilden Hotel · Downtown · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (37%)

    Axel $193 vs $308 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  5. 5. Hotel Garrett · SoMa · 3-star$123/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $504 vs $750 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  6. 6. Warfield Hotel · SoMa · 3-star$38/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $198 vs $273 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  7. 7. The Mosser · SoMa · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $232 vs $318 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

  8. 8. BEI Hotel San Francisco · Tenderloin · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $335 vs $452 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

29 more
  1. 1. Francisco Bay Inn · Marina · 2-star$95Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  2. 2. Hotel EPIK · Tenderloin · 2-star$97Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  3. 3. Inn on Broadway · Marina · 2-star$98Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  4. 4. The Mosser · SoMa · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (27%)$101Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  5. 5. Hotel Garrett · SoMa · 3-star$123/night less than Expedia (33%)$106Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  6. 6. Tilden Hotel · Downtown · 3-star$57/night less than Expedia (37%)$108Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  7. 7. La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel · Marina · 2-star$117Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  8. 8. Hotel Majestic · Tenderloin · 3-star$125Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  9. 9. The Pickwick Hotel · SoMa · 3-star$126Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  10. 10. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay · Marina · 2-star$127Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  11. 11. The Andrews Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$71/night less than Booking.com (41%)$135Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  12. 12. Comfort Inn by the Bay · Marina · 2-star$139Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  13. 13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG · Tenderloin · 3-star$141Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  14. 14. Hotel Bijou - Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$123/night less than Expedia (47%)$142Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  15. 15. Stanford Court San Francisco · Nob Hill · 4-star$135/night less than Expedia (44%)$152Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  16. 16. BEI Hotel San Francisco · Tenderloin · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (26%)$153Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  17. 17. Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$156Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  18. 18. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$156Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  19. 19. Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$31/night less than Expedia (16%)$158Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  20. 20. Hotel Del Sol · Marina · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (5%)$159Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  21. 21. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$167Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  22. 22. Hotel Griffon · Financial District · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (21%)$170Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  23. 23. Hilton San Francisco Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$174Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  24. 24. Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf Hotel · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$177Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  25. 25. WorldMark San Francisco · Nob Hill · 2-star$177Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  26. 26. Columbus Motor Inn · Fisherman's Wharf · 2-star$179Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  27. 27. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites · Marina · 2-star$181Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  28. 28. The Phoenix Hotel · Tenderloin · 3-star$184Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
  29. 29. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG · Fisherman's Wharf · 3-star$191Rooms for Nov 29 to Dec 2
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