Best Quiet-Peaceful Hotels with Bar in San Francisco
10 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Four Seasons Hotel at Embarcadero
Elegant quarters, some with bay views, in an upmarket hotel featuring a fitness center & Wi-Fi.
Essential Picks
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
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.
9.2
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.
#4
LUMA Hotel
9.1
Set in the vibrant Mission Bay district, this sleek hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest light rail stop, and a 4-minute walk from baseball games and tours at…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Parking
What Makes It Special: Chic rooms & suites in a polished hotel offering a gym, a wine bar & a rooftop restaurant.
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.
A minute's walk from the Montgomery St. Muni/BART station and 9 minutes' stroll from Union Square, this refined turn-of-the-century hotel in the Financial District is 2 miles from lively Pier…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant rooms & suites in a lavish 19th-century hotel, plus posh dining, a gym & an indoor pool.
Notable Picks
#8
Hotel Emblem
8.9
On a lively street in Downtown, this trendy hotel is 2 miles from bayside shopping at PIER 39 and 13 minutes' walk from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Stylish rooms in a hip hotel offering a polished bar & a relaxed cafe, plus free Wi-Fi.
8.9
On a street lined with residences and restaurants, this elegant boutique hotel in a Victorian property is a 14-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall, 2 miles from the San…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Bar, Breakfast, Parking
What Makes It Special: Polished boutique hotel in a Victorian property featuring quaint quarters, antiques & a gym.
#10
The Donatello
8.8
A 2-minute walk from Union Square and the Powell-Post Street cable-car stop, this upscale hotel inspired by Renaissance artist Donatello features original Italian art and Venetian glass accents. Elegant and…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Elegant quarters with bathroom TVs, plus an on-site Italian eatery & a rooftop bar with city views.