San Francisco accomodation

San Francisco accomodation

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stew-S160

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8,006 posts

237 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Spending a few nights in San Fran in August. My friend and his wife and I don't want to go all out on hotel costs, so would like any recommendations for decent budget places to stay for a few nights that are close to the best attractions.

We will have a rental car for the entire trip so a few miles isn't an issue.

Thanks

Also, whilst you're here, we're planning on a few nights in Yosemite and Sequoia. Recommendations welcome.

ReallyReallyGood

1,620 posts

129 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Yosemite: Housekeeping Camp, sleeping in huts under the stars, cannot be beaten smile

shirt

22,508 posts

200 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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try airbnb.com

just back from california and we booked the first night of the trip in venice beach and the last 3 in west hollywood via the site. miles cheaper than hotels yet exactly where we wanted to be.

RedWhiteMonkey

6,806 posts

181 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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We stayed here http://www.goldengatehotel.com/ as part of our honeymoon trip. Nice and central, not too expense and full of charm.

OldSpice

353 posts

136 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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I generally go to San Fran 2-3 times a year. The price of hotels is generally a lot higher than you'd expect because the place is relatively small. What sort of budget are you on? And whilst you will have the car, I find it easier to be able to park up and not have to drive around the place!

Sargeant Orange

2,687 posts

146 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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We're staying at the mystic charlie Palmer in July. No idea if it's any good but the OH said it's central & fits with our £100 a night budget.

2222

295 posts

150 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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What's your budget ?

a311

5,789 posts

176 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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The Chancellor on Union Square is nice and in a good location if you want down town. I actually like the Fishermans Wharf area. It's tourist central and I've not stayed there, it usually comes down to for me if you want to be down at Wharf or in one of the down town areas but SF is not all that big, and the walk from FW to Union Square isn't all that far although it's a bit of a slog uphill.

Having a car in SF is a bit of a pain in the arse and parking is expensive we usually start or end in SF so have either picked or dropped up the car.

Rollin

6,077 posts

244 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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http://www.nobhillmotorinn.com/

Cheap and cheerful, with free parking. Easy access to everywhere.
Harris' Steakhouse round the corner.
Job done.
smile

NPI

1,310 posts

123 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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a311 said:
Having a car in SF is a bit of a pain in the arse and parking is expensive we usually start or end in SF so have either picked or dropped up the car.
I was going to mention that too - not all hotels have parking and those that do often charge $40-$50/nt. Also if you book a hotel direct there's 15% tax on top of the quoted rate.

RedWhiteMonkey

6,806 posts

181 months

Thursday 24th April 2014
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The area between Nob Hill and The Tenderloin = The TenderNob.