Best Hotels with Great Views 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
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.
#6
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
Business Travel Pro
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.
#10
Hyatt Regency
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.