Long-stay hotels in San Francisco often offer significantly lower nightly rates for guests booking 30 nights or more. The best monthly rates rarely show up online, so call the hotel and ask. All five hotels here take long-stay bookings directly.
How we ranked these long-stay hotels
We ordered hotels by extended-stay pricing for 30-night reservations, then by guest review scores and sustainability programs where applicable. Where pricing was similar, the higher guest score won, then 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 |
| Orchard Garden Hotel | 4 | 9.0/10 | Mid-range | No | Yes | Eco-conscious travelers near Union Square |
| Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square | 4 | 9.0/10 | Mid-range | No | No | Guests who want boutique style at lower rates |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 4 | 8.8/10 | Mid-range | No | Yes | Business travelers on extended projects |
| 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.
A hotel's own website often has monthly rate packages that booking sites don't show, so check it before you book 30 nights.
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 builds its hotels to BREEAM standards and reports energy and water reduction targets each year on its own website.
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Orchard Garden Hotel
466 Bush Street, San Francisco
9.01,732 reviews
LEED CertifiedOrchard Garden Hotel holds LEED Certified status, uses chemical-free cleaning products throughout the property, and operates a rooftop garden
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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 J, K, L, M, N)
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco
8.84,500 reviews
Hyatt World of Care sustainability programPart of Hyatt's World of Care program: energy efficiency targets, water reduction goals and responsible sourcing policies, published on Hyatt's sustainability pages.
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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 J, K, L, M, N)
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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. Both take more street awareness 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 14 percent transient occupancy tax on hotel stays of less than 30 days. Some properties also add daily resort or amenity fees. If you plan to stay 30 nights or more, ask the hotel's reservations team how it bills the tax 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.
