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San Francisco hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, 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 14 of the 45 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 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.

Downtown and Union Square: stay here for transit and theaters, not neighborhood charm. Tenderloin and Civic Center: visit for food and performing arts; choose your sleeping address carefully. Financial District and Embarcadero: an easy waterfront base for airport arrivals, business and quieter evenings. Fisherman's Wharf and North Beach: the strongest classic-visit choice, with two distinctly different places to sleep.

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San Francisco hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 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 $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown & Union Square; Tenderloin & Civic Center; Financial District & Embarcadero; Fisherman's Wharf & North Beach. 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 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; 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 (14 of 45 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Financial District & Embarcadero: An easy waterfront base for airport arrivals, business and quieter evenings. Typical $356 a night. Subway: Embarcadero and Montgomery offer BART/Muni Metro.
  • 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.

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. Tilden Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. Hotel Garrett — 3-star, independent

6. The Mosser — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (39)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. Chapter San Francisco, Tenderloin & Civic Center
    #1 of 6 · Tenderloin & Civic Center

    Chapter San Francisco

    2-star · Independent

    $70a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $139 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

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

    Warfield Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $74a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $148 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 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

    $102a night · Dec 11 to 13

    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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $204 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Tilden Hotel, Downtown & Union Square
    #4 of 6 · Downtown & Union Square

    Tilden Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $110a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper theater-and-transit base whose clearest strength is welcoming staff. You accept thin walls, uneven upkeep, elevator trouble and divisive street surroundings. Eight minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    $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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $221 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Garrett, SoMa & Moscone Center
    #5 of 6 · SoMa & Moscone Center

    Hotel Garrett

    3-star · Independent

    $111a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Cheap conference basics with helpful reception and quieter courtyard room options. You accept street noise, uncomfortable surroundings and cooling that needs checking. 20 minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district.

    $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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $223 all in for 2 nights, of which $40 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. The Mosser, SoMa & Moscone Center
    #6 of 6 · SoMa & Moscone Center

    The Mosser

    3-star · Independent

    $112a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A much cheaper Moscone base for solo travelers who spend their days out. You accept small noisy rooms, no AC and shared bathrooms in some categories. Seven minutes' walk to Union Square shopping district, 25 minutes' walk to Ferry Building.

    $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.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $224 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 45 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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

  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 Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

39 more
  1. 1. Found Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill · Tenderloin · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (9%)$113Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Castle Inn · Marina · 2-star$120Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Hotel EPIK · Tenderloin · 2-star$124Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. The Pickwick Hotel · SoMa · 3-star$132Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Hotel Griffon · Financial District · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (21%)$145Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Stanford Court San Francisco · Nob Hill · 4-star$135/night less than Expedia (44%)$148Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. WorldMark San Francisco · Nob Hill · 2-star$152Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. BEI Hotel San Francisco · Tenderloin · 4-star$58/night less than Expedia (26%)$152Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$31/night less than Expedia (16%)$160Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG · Tenderloin · 3-star$161Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$161Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. The Phoenix Hotel · Tenderloin · 3-star$166Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$171Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$174Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hilton San Francisco Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$175Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Hotel Bijou - Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$123/night less than Expedia (47%)$188Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. The Andrews Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$71/night less than Booking.com (41%)$200Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Parc 55 San Francisco-A Hilton Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$206Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG · Fisherman's Wharf · 3-star$210Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Galleria Park Hotel · Financial District · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (2%)$211Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf Hotel · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$221Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Hotel Del Sol · Marina · 3-star$12/night less than Expedia (5%)$222Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. Hilton San Francisco Financial District · Financial District · 4-star$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG · Nob Hill · 4-star$227Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Hotel Majestic · Tenderloin · 3-star$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco · Financial District · 4-star$240Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. Harbor Court Hotel · Financial District · 4-star$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. San Francisco Marriott Marquis · SoMa · 4-star$248Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Grand Hyatt San Francisco · Downtown · 4-star$250Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Omni San Francisco Hotel · Financial District · 4-star$265Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square · Downtown · 4-star$267Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. San Francisco Proper Hotel · Tenderloin · 4-star$276Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. InterContinental San Francisco by IHG · SoMa · 4-star$283Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Hyatt Regency San Francisco · Financial District · 4-star$287Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. LUMA Hotel San Francisco · SoMa · 4-star$289Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Argonaut Hotel · Fisherman's Wharf · 4-star$315Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. Nob Hill Inn · Nob Hill · 2-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. Taj Campton Place · Downtown · 5-star$327Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Neighbourgood Sutter Mansion · Tenderloin · 5-star$377Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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