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Extended Stay Hotels in San Francisco: Top Lodging Recommendations for Longer Stays in SF
Are you staying in the City by the Bay for an extended period of time? If so, you are probably looking for the best extended stay hotels in San Francisco.
Here you will find my top recommendations. All of these hotel rooms are a little larger and include either a small kitchen or kitchenette. They also include additional sitting or work areas, so you don't have to spend all your time on the bed.
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Club Wyndham Canterbury at San Francisco
Address: 750 Sutter Street
Nightly Rates: Starting from $274 - $399
Neighborhood: Lower Nob Hill
The first on my list of extended stay hotels in San Francisco is the Wyndham Canterbury San Francisco. All of the rooms here are suites with separate living rooms. They also include a small kitchen area so you can make a few basic meals.
The rooms at this three-star hotel are modern with bright, colorful accents. Additional amenities include:
- Business center
- Game room
- Fitness center
- Wheelchair access
- Dry cleaning and laundry service
The Lower Nob Hill area is within walking distance to several key SF neighborhoods, including Union Square and the Financial District. Just steps away from this hotel, you will find a large selection of restaurants and bars where you can mix with the locals. NOTE: Depending on when you stay here, they may require a two-night reservation.
Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square
Address: 900 North Point Street, Suite D100
Nightly Rates: Range from $700 - $1,800
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
The Fairmont Heritage Place is the most expensive and most luxurious of the extended stay hotels in San Francisco on my list. This five-star hotel offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.
The hotel is relatively new and is in the historic Ghirardelli Square building. It's less than a block from the San Francisco waterfront, so each room has an amazing view of the bay.
The rooms also have an outdoor terrace with a fire pit. In addition, you will find a small kitchen in each apartment.
Other key amenities here include:
- Free high-speed internet
- Fitness center and restaurant on site
- 24-hour butler and concierge services
- Chauffeured luxury house car service that takes guests within a few miles of the hotels
- Continental breakfast each morning
- Afternoon wine and cheese reception
- Twice-daily housekeeping
- Pre-arrival grocery shopping for a small fee
- Pets allowed
Find the best deals for the Fairmont Heritage Place on Booking.com.
Steinhart Hotel and Apartments
Address: 952 Sutter Street
Nightly Rates: Start at around $225
Neighborhood: Lower Nob Hill
Another one of the extended stay hotels in San Francisco is the Steinhart in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. This three-star hotel offers suites only. All have a small kitchen with a microwave and a small refrigerator.
Guests are required to stay a minimum of five nights here. Some of the amenities you will find at the Steinhart include:
- Free high-speed internet
- Housekeeping service once a week
- BBQ grills and patio
- Cable TV
- Private phone number & personal answering machine
- Discounted health club pass
- Pets allowed
Lower Nob Hill is a great location for those staying for a long period of time. It's centrally located, close to several public transportation options, and in the middle of dozens of top restaurants, bars, and other retail shops.
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
Address: 2190 Lombard Street
Nightly Rates: Start at around $100 to $200
Neighborhood: Marina
One of the more affordable extended stay options is Cow Hollow Inn & Suites in the Marina District. This three-star hotel offers both rooms and suites.
Some of the amenities you will find at Cow Hollow include:
- Spacious rooms
- Suites with a fireplace in the living room and an oven and dishwasher in the kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Self parking for one car per room
- Concierge services
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
The Marina District is not super close to all the tourist activity, but it's packed with great restaurants and bars. To get to most attractions, it's an easy walk or ride on public transit, and the friendly staff here are happy to help you get around.
Marina Motel
Address: 2576 Lombard Street
Nightly Rates: Start at around $160 to $350
Neighborhood: Marina
The Marina Motel is another one of the more affordable extended stay options. This two-star hotel offers both rooms and suites.
Some of the amenities you will find at this motel include:
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Rooms with a kitchen
- Pets are allowed upon request
Here, you're steps away from fantastic coffee shops, two blocks from the Presidio, and only a 10-minute walk to the Palace of Fine Arts.
This is a generally quiet neighborhood, but the street traffic can be a bit noisy for light sleepers, so consider asking for a room in the back. Overall, a great value for the price.
Wharf Inn
Address: 2601 Mason Street
Nightly Rates: Start at around $100 to $250
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
The Wharf Inn offers great value for extended stay hotels in San Francisco that are close to all of the action. This two-star hotel offers both rooms and suites.
Some of the amenities you will find at this hotel include:
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- TV with premium channels
- Access to a nearby 24-hour fitness center for a small fee
- Pets are allowed upon request
- Rooms and suites with a private balcony
Probably the most remarkable aspect of this hotel is the fact that they offer free parking in the middle of one of the busiest tourist locations in the city.
If you want an extended stay in which you're sure to have easy access to Alcatraz, cable cars, and shops and restaurants on the waterfront, this is an excellent option.
Other Extended Stay Options
As an alternative to extended stay hotels in San Francisco, many people choose AirBnB or staying in a private house or apartment. You will find hundreds of options to either rent the whole unit or stay in one room with shared living areas.
I personally love having more privacy with no one coming in or out of the apartment while I'm gone, especially when I stay for an extended time. I feel that I can unpack and really make myself at home.
If you opt for a room in a shared apartment, it can be a great way to get to know a local. You can also take advantage of your host's insider insights about the best things to do and eat in the area, as well as how to get around.
Either way, these are some of the San Francisco neighborhoods I recommend for your extended stay:
Nob Hill: Safe, central location with high-end shops, restaurants, and bars
Mission District: Very local feel. It's more of a transitional neighborhood, so make sure to find a place on the western side of Mission Street
Noe Valley: Not touristy at all, mainly locals. Stay on the eastern side of this neighborhood for good access to public transportation
Pacific Heights: Beautiful, historic neighborhood where you will mostly run into locals
