Best Pet-Friendly Hotels with Great Views in San Francisco
10 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Lodge at the Presidio
Elegant rooms with Golden Gate & bay views in a national park hotel offering free breakfast.
Essential Picks
9.3
The Lodge at the Presidio occupies the former Montgomery Street Barracks, which the US Army constructed between 1895 and 1897 within the Presidio of San Francisco to house six artillery…
Top Amenities:
Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant rooms with Golden Gate & bay views in a national park hotel offering free breakfast.
Occupying the top 11 floors of the 345 California Center high-rise, this posh hotel is 2 miles from stores and eateries at Pier 39 along San Francisco Bay. It's 7…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant quarters, some with bay views, in an upmarket hotel featuring a fitness center & Wi-Fi.
9.2
Occupying a landmark 19th-century Neoclassical building along the California Street cable car line, this high-end hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from bustling Union Square and a block from Chinatown. The…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Posh lodging in a landmark 19th-century building, offering a gym & an upscale restaurant.
9.2
A 5-minute walk from Union Square, this high-end, modern hotel is 4 minutes' walk from the Yerba Buena Gardens, and a mile from the Ferry Building Marketplace. Sleek rooms feature…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Chic rooms in a high-end hotel offering spa & sports club access, plus a stylish restaurant/bar.
9.1
This upscale high-rise hotel next to the Museum of Modern Art is a 4-minute walk from the Moscone Center and a 9-minute walk from Union Square. The refined rooms with…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upscale high-rise hotel with refined quarters & fine dining, plus a cocktail bar.
9.0
Vibes:
Peace & Quiet Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Pet Friendly Paradise
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Across the street from Aquatic Park, this refined hotel in a restored warehouse is an 12-minute walk from Pier 39 and 0.5 miles from Alcatraz Island. Nautical-style rooms with exposed…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Refined lodging in a restored warehouse with an exercise room, plus a seafood restaurant.
Notable Picks
A 16-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of lively Pier 39, this upscale all-suite hotel with views of San Francisco Bay is also 4.2 miles from the Golden Gate…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: High-end suites in a polished property offering complimentary breakfast, car service & happy hours.
Vibes:
Peace & Quiet Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Pet Friendly Paradise
Business Travel Pro
A 5-minute walk from the Moscone Convention Center, this upscale high-rise hotel is a 13-minute walk from Union Square. Plush, contemporary rooms feature luxe bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Sophisticated rooms in an upscale high-rise hotel with a renowned restaurant, a spa & a health club.
8.8
Steps from the California Street cable car, this upscale downtown hotel with a soaring 17-story atrium is a 4-minute walk from the Ferry Plaza Building and its famous farmers market.…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upmarket lodging with a 17-story atrium & modern rooms, plus sleek Californian dining & a warm bar.
#10
Marina Motel
8.7
Run by the same family since the 1930s, this quaint Mission-style motel is a block from the fashionable shops of the Marina District, 5 minutes on foot from the sprawling…
Top Amenities:
Pet Friendly, Free Parking, Airport Shuttle
What Makes It Special: Family-run motel offering bright rooms & suites, plus free parking, a courtyard garden & a dog run.