Best Romantic Hotels with Great Views in San Francisco
7 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.
Notable Picks
#4
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.
8.7
Located in the Tenderloin neighborhood and a 10-minute walk from a BART rail station, this hip mid-century hotel has hosted many rock musicians and celebrities since the 1950s, and is…
Top Amenities:
Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Bright mid-century lodging with a musical heritage, offering a heated outdoor pool & free parking.
An 11-minute walk from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, this grand, upscale hotel dating from 1904 is a 4-minute walk from Powell St. Station and 2 miles from…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Upscale grande dame hotel featuring relaxed rooms & suites, plus sophisticated dining & a luxe spa.
Worthy Picks
Set in a restored building, this casual hotel with a contemporary vibe is 2 miles from Alcatraz Island, and 3 miles from both Golden Gate Park and the Palace of…
Top Amenities:
Gym, Restaurant, Bar, Pet Friendly
What Makes It Special: Casual lodging in a vintage building, offering colorful rooms, a fitness room & a laid-back bistro.