Long-stay hotels in San Francisco often offer significantly lower nightly rates for guests booking 30 nights or more. This list focuses on extended-stay friendly hotels with strong guest ratings, practical locations, and pricing suited to multi-week stays. All properties listed here currently accept long-stay reservations directly through their official booking channels.
How we ranked these long-stay hotels
Hotels are ordered by extended-stay pricing for 30-night reservations, followed by guest review scores and sustainability programs where applicable. Properties with similar pricing were ranked by guest satisfaction first, then by sustainability credentials. All hotels on this page currently offer multi-week stays within San Francisco city limits.
Long-stay hotels in San Francisco compared
| Hotel | Star rating | Review score | Rate tier | Kitchenette | Sustainability verified | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| citizenM San Francisco Union Square | 4 | 9.2/10 | Mid-range | No | Yes | Solo travelers and remote workers |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 4 | 8.8/10 | Mid-range | No | Yes | Business travelers on extended projects |
| Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square | 4 | 9.0/10 | Mid-range | No | No | Guests who want boutique style at lower rates |
| Orchard Garden Hotel | 4 | 9.0/10 | Mid-range | No | Yes | Eco-conscious travelers near Union Square |
| San Francisco Proper Hotel | 4 | 8.8/10 | Mid-range | No | No | Design-forward guests near Civic Center |
What to expect from long-stay pricing in San Francisco
San Francisco hotel rates rank among the highest in the country, but extended-stay bookings of 30 nights or more can bring nightly costs down to mid-range territory even at four-star properties. Peak pricing runs from June through October, when summer tourism and conference season overlap. January and February tend to offer the lowest rates of the year. Booking direct through a hotel's own website often unlocks monthly rate packages that OTAs do not display, so checking the hotel site before finalizing any 30-night reservation is worth the extra step.
Tips for booking long stays in San Francisco
- Call the hotel's reservations desk directly and ask for a monthly or extended-stay rate — these are rarely listed online.
- Book January or February arrivals for the lowest nightly equivalents of the year.
- Ask about weekly housekeeping instead of daily service; many hotels discount rates when you opt out of daily cleaning.
- Confirm whether the quoted rate includes city taxes, which add roughly 14–16% in San Francisco.
- Properties near Civic Center and SoMa tend to price lower than Union Square or Fisherman's Wharf for comparable quality.
The hotels
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
72 Ellis Street, San Francisco
9.24,740 reviews
BREEAMcitizenM operates under a published sustainability program and its properties are built to BREEAM standards, with energy and water reduction targets reported annually on the brand's own website.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco
8.84,500 reviews
Hyatt Thrive sustainability programHyatt Regency properties participate in the Hyatt Thrive program, which includes energy efficiency targets, water reduction commitments, and responsible sourcing policies published on Hyatt's corporate sustainability pages.
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Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square
580 Geary St, San Francisco
9.01,475 reviews
6 min walk to Powell Street (BART/Muni Metro F, J, K, L, M, N, T)
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Orchard Garden Hotel
466 Bush Street, San Francisco
9.01,732 reviews
LEED GoldOrchard Garden Hotel holds LEED Gold certification, uses chemical-free cleaning products throughout the property, and operates a rooftop garden
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San Francisco Proper Hotel
1100 Market Street, Entrance at 45 McAllister, San Francisco, California, 94102, San Francisco
8.8193 reviews
4 min walk to Civic Center / UN Plaza (BART/Muni Metro F, J, K, L, M, N, T)
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifies as a long stay at a San Francisco hotel?＋
Most San Francisco hotels define a long stay as seven nights or more, but the best extended-stay rates typically kick in at 30 nights. Properties with monthly rate packages treat 28 to 31 nights as the threshold for their lowest nightly equivalent pricing.
Do San Francisco hotels offer kitchenettes for long-stay guests?＋
Full-service hotels in San Francisco rarely include kitchenettes, even for extended stays. If cooking facilities matter for your trip, look at apart-hotel or extended-stay brands rather than the four-star properties on this list. The hotels here compensate with on-site dining and proximity to grocery stores.
Which neighborhoods have the lowest long-stay hotel rates in San Francisco?＋
SoMa and Mid-Market consistently price lower than Union Square, Nob Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf for comparable quality. The tradeoff is that both neighborhoods require more awareness of street conditions at night, though both are well-served by BART and Muni Metro.
Is it cheaper to book a long stay directly with the hotel or through a booking platform?＋
For stays of 30 nights or more, booking direct with the hotel almost always produces a lower rate. Monthly packages and extended-stay discounts are frequently available only by calling the property or booking through its own website. Third-party platforms rarely surface these rates in standard search results.
What taxes and fees apply to long-stay hotel bookings in San Francisco?＋
San Francisco charges a transient occupancy tax of roughly 14 to 16 percent on hotel stays. Some properties also add daily resort or amenity fees. For stays beyond 30 consecutive nights at the same property, California law may exempt the guest from transient occupancy tax, so it is worth asking the hotel's reservations team about this before booking.
When is the cheapest time to book a long-stay hotel in San Francisco?＋
January and February offer the lowest nightly equivalents of the year. Demand drops after the holiday season and before the spring conference calendar picks up. Booking a 30-night stay with a January or February start date gives you the best chance of securing a monthly rate at the low end of a property's pricing range.
