Best Romantic Hotels in San Francisco
10 hand-picked hotels, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: April 2026
Our Top Pick
Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Upscale quarters with freebies including a breakfast buffet, evening wine reception & loaner bikes.
Essential Picks
9.7
The 1903 Edwardian building that became Hotel Drisco sits at the crown of Pacific Heights, on one of the most coveted residential blocks in San Francisco — a neighborhood where…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Breakfast
What Makes It Special: Upscale quarters with freebies including a breakfast buffet, evening wine reception & loaner bikes.
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
A 6-minute walk from the San Francisco Zoo, this 1936 art-deco motel is 2 blocks from the sand dunes of Ocean Beach in the city’s laid-back southwest corner. It’s also…
Top Amenities:
Pet Friendly, Free Parking
What Makes It Special: Art-deco motel with a garden hot tub, a playground & simple rooms, some of which have kitchens.
9.1
Set in the affluent Nob Hill neighborhood, this English-style B&B is a 5-minute walk from the Chinatown Dragon's Gate, and a 2-minute walk from the closest Powell Street cable-car stop.…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Breakfast
What Makes It Special: B&B with floral decor & fireplaces, plus free Wi-Fi, gourmet breakfast, cookies & a wine social.
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
8.9
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.
8.9
For a truly unforgettable experience in San Francisco's iconic Castro District, there's no better place to stay than The Hotel Castro. Thoughtfully designed mini suites with modern amenities offer an…
What Makes It Special: The Hotel Castro San Francisco provides a vibrant base near Golden Gate Park. Travelers can connect using the in-room WiFi, take in city panoramas from the rooftop terrace, or enjoy the outdoor entertainment options. The prime location consistently earns praise from visitors.
#9
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.
#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.