Best Budget-Friendly Hotels with Breakfast in San Francisco
4 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Mayflower Hotel
Traditional hotel with original elevators & airy rooms, plus free parking, Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Notable Picks
8.7
Family-owned since 1929, this modest hotel in Lower Nob Hill is a 5-minute walk from a stop on the California Street cable-car line traveling to the Financial District and Chinatown,…
Top Amenities:
Breakfast
What Makes It Special: Traditional hotel with original elevators & airy rooms, plus free parking, Wi-Fi & breakfast.
8.3
This 2-story budget motel near Highway 1 is 4 blocks from Golden Gate Park and is a 9-minute walk from Mountain Lake Park on the edge of the expansive grounds…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Breakfast, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: Budget motel offering simple rooms, plus free breakfast, WiFi & on-site parking.
Vibes:
Peace & Quiet Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Pet Friendly Paradise
Business Travel Pro
A block from the Lombard Gate entrance to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District, this casual hotel is also 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge and…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Breakfast, Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: Down-to-earth lodging with a business center, plus free Wi-Fi, parking & continental breakfast.
8.0
This unfussy budget motel in the Marina District is a 3-minute walk from the boutiques, gourmet eateries and art galleries on Union Street, and less than a mile from the…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Breakfast, Free Parking, Airport Shuttle
What Makes It Special: Unfussy rooms featuring minifridges & microwaves, plus free on-site parking & WiFi.