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When is the best time to book a hotel in San Francisco?
Across the 184 San Francisco hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $344 per night. That is roughly 4% less than the average same-day price of $359. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $359 | 183 |
| One week | $370 | 184 |
| One month | $359 | 184 |
| Three months | $344 | 184 |
| Six months | $371 | 183 |
San Francisco hotels: when each one is cheapest
- 1 Hotel San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $874 vs $1,160 (25% less) when it did. - 1906 Mission
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $120 vs $173 (31% less) when it did. - Aida Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $194 (23% less) when it did. - Alpine Inn & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 91% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $160 vs $262 (39% less) when it did. - Amsterdam Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $35 vs $42 (17% less) when it did. - Andrews Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $246 (23% less) when it did. - Argonaut Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $439 vs $663 (34% less) when it did. - Axiom Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 68% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $252 vs $293 (14% less) when it did. - Bay Bridge Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $316 (43% less) when it did. - Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $323 vs $462 (30% less) when it did. - Beck's Motor Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $312 vs $398 (22% less) when it did. - Bei San Francisco, Trademark Collection By Wyndham
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $168 vs $270 (38% less) when it did. - Beresford Arms Hotel & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $187 vs $218 (14% less) when it did. - Best Western Red Coach Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $193 vs $281 (31% less) when it did. - Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $453 vs $578 (22% less) when it did. - Castle Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $185 vs $267 (31% less) when it did. - Cathedral Hill Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $88 vs $151 (41% less) when it did. - Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $185 vs $308 (40% less) when it did. - Chelsea Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $212 vs $335 (37% less) when it did. - citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $355 vs $438 (19% less) when it did. - Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $235 vs $306 (23% less) when it did. - Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $199 vs $227 (12% less) when it did. - Cornell Hotel de France
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $243 vs $291 (16% less) when it did. - Courtyard By Marriott San Francisco Downtown/van Ness Ave.
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 63% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $358 vs $431 (17% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $399 vs $494 (19% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $371 vs $425 (13% less) when it did. - Coventry Motor Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $272 vs $341 (20% less) when it did. - Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 94% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $252 vs $348 (27% less) when it did. - Days Inn by Wyndham San Francisco - Lombard
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $172 vs $217 (21% less) when it did. - Edwardian Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $117 vs $164 (29% less) when it did. - Europa Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $106 vs $114 (7% less) when it did. - Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,589 vs $1,684 (6% less) when it did. - Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,010 vs $1,165 (13% less) when it did. - Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $858 vs $1,130 (24% less) when it did. - Francisco Bay Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $215 vs $249 (14% less) when it did. - Galleria Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $341 vs $386 (12% less) when it did. - Golden Gate Hotel, San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $191 vs $224 (15% less) when it did. - Grand Hyatt at SFO
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 53% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $560 vs $622 (10% less) when it did. - Grand Hyatt San Francisco Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $450 vs $527 (15% less) when it did. - Grant Plaza Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $129 vs $163 (21% less) when it did. - Greenwich Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $191 vs $274 (30% less) when it did. - Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $322 vs $396 (19% less) when it did. - Handlery Union Square Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $256 vs $281 (9% less) when it did. - Harbor Court Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $384 vs $519 (26% less) when it did. - Hayes Valley Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $113 vs $180 (37% less) when it did. - Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 52% of the 27 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $330 vs $421 (22% less) when it did. - Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $342 vs $450 (24% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Francisco Fishermans Wharf by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $367 vs $484 (24% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Union Square By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $362 vs $418 (13% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $278 vs $390 (29% less) when it did. - Hotel Abri
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $202 vs $302 (33% less) when it did. - Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $426 vs $833 (49% less) when it did. - Hotel Bijou
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $247 (27% less) when it did. - Hotel Boheme
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $346 vs $406 (15% less) when it did. - Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $361 vs $449 (20% less) when it did. - Hotel Del Sol
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $233 vs $336 (31% less) when it did. - Hotel Des Arts
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $112 vs $171 (34% less) when it did. - Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,030 vs $1,372 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $305 vs $393 (23% less) when it did. - Hotel Epik
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $158 vs $191 (17% less) when it did. - Hotel Fairmont San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $639 vs $739 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel Fiona
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $224 (33% less) when it did. - Hotel Fusion
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $260 (25% less) when it did. - Hotel G San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $237 vs $309 (23% less) when it did. - Hotel Garrett
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $163 vs $201 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Griffon
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $248 vs $311 (20% less) when it did. - Hotel Ikon
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $174 vs $356 (51% less) when it did. - Hotel Julian
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $163 vs $228 (29% less) when it did. - Hotel Kabuki
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 59% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $541 vs $612 (12% less) when it did. - Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $372 vs $430 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel North Beach
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $83 vs $130 (36% less) when it did. - Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $397 vs $472 (16% less) when it did. - Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $249 vs $308 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Stratford
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $224 vs $277 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Triton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $226 vs $316 (28% less) when it did. - Hotel VIA
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $386 vs $497 (22% less) when it did. - Hotel Zelos
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $350 vs $419 (16% less) when it did. - Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $336 vs $425 (21% less) when it did. - Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $282 vs $369 (24% less) when it did. - Hotel Zetta
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 63% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $339 vs $426 (20% less) when it did. - Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $308 vs $346 (11% less) when it did. - HTL 587, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $131 vs $150 (13% less) when it did. - Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $438 vs $494 (11% less) when it did. - Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 81% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $474 vs $606 (22% less) when it did. - Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $478 vs $850 (44% less) when it did. - Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $388 vs $499 (22% less) when it did. - Inn On Broadway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $267 (18% less) when it did. - InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $386 vs $448 (14% less) when it did. - InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 62% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $539 vs $646 (17% less) when it did. - JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $623 vs $713 (13% less) when it did. - Kensington Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $208 vs $318 (34% less) when it did. - Kimpton Alton Hotel - Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 54% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $369 vs $396 (7% less) when it did. - Kimpton Hotel Enso
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $437 vs $541 (19% less) when it did. - King George Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $228 (27% less) when it did. - La Casa Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $235 vs $385 (39% less) when it did. - La Luna Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $213 (15% less) when it did. - Laurel Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $510 vs $649 (21% less) when it did. - Lombard Plaza Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $225 (16% less) when it did. - LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $498 vs $617 (19% less) when it did. - Marina Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 94% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $243 vs $313 (22% less) when it did. - Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $202 vs $332 (39% less) when it did. - Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $384 vs $489 (22% less) when it did. - Mayflower Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $263 (31% less) when it did. - Mithila San Francisco, SureStay Collection By Best Western
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 85% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $164 vs $232 (29% less) when it did. - Motel Capri
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $205 vs $247 (17% less) when it did. - Neighboourgood Sutter Mansion
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $502 vs $709 (29% less) when it did. - Nob Hill Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $175 vs $211 (17% less) when it did. - Nob Hill Motor Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $193 vs $234 (18% less) when it did. - Noe's Nest Bed And Breakfast
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 61% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $408 vs $425 (4% less) when it did. - Ocean Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $200 vs $346 (42% less) when it did. - Omni San Francisco Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 48% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $645 vs $726 (11% less) when it did. - Pacific Heights Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 76% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $292 (21% less) when it did. - Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $790 vs $989 (20% less) when it did. - Palihotel San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $334 vs $402 (17% less) when it did. - Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 73% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $332 vs $438 (24% less) when it did. - Parker Guest House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $324 vs $438 (26% less) when it did. - Petite Auberge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $183 vs $384 (52% less) when it did. - Phoenix Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $186 vs $361 (49% less) when it did. - Presidio Parkway Inn & Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $175 vs $238 (26% less) when it did. - Rodeway Inn & Suites San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 76% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $168 vs $196 (14% less) when it did. - Rodeway Inn Civic Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $147 vs $280 (47% less) when it did. - Royal Pacific Motor Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $203 vs $249 (18% less) when it did. - San Francisco Central Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $103 vs $173 (40% less) when it did. - San Francisco Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $268 vs $358 (25% less) when it did. - San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 60% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $454 vs $524 (13% less) when it did. - San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 63% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $543 vs $687 (21% less) when it did. - San Francisco Marriott Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 59% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $534 vs $615 (13% less) when it did. - San Francisco Proper Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $539 vs $648 (17% less) when it did. - San Remo Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $141 vs $835 (83% less) when it did. - Seaside Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $190 vs $287 (34% less) when it did. - SF Plaza Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $129 vs $199 (36% less) when it did. - Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $192 vs $274 (30% less) when it did. - Signature San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $294 (38% less) when it did. - SoMa House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $190 (24% less) when it did. - Stanford Court San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 54% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $358 vs $556 (36% less) when it did. - Stanyan Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $368 vs $832 (56% less) when it did. - Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 95% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $257 vs $381 (33% less) when it did. - Super 8 by Wyndham San Francisco/Union Square Area
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $142 vs $164 (13% less) when it did. - SureStay By Best Western San Francisco Marina District
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $218 vs $324 (33% less) when it did. - Surf Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $123 vs $194 (37% less) when it did. - SW Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $241 vs $301 (20% less) when it did. - Symphony Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 65% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $234 vs $365 (36% less) when it did. - Taj Campton Place San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 69% of the 35 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $436 vs $499 (12% less) when it did. - The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $307 vs $408 (25% less) when it did. - The Cartwright Hotel - Union Square, Bw Premier Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 79% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $199 vs $240 (17% less) when it did. - The Clancy, Autograph Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $586 vs $717 (18% less) when it did. - The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $370 vs $431 (14% less) when it did. - The Donatello
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $253 vs $304 (17% less) when it did. - The Embassy Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 39% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $133 vs $173 (24% less) when it did. - The Fitzgerald Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 55% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $142 vs $163 (13% less) when it did. - The Grant Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 71% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $171 (13% less) when it did. - The Grove Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $361 vs $505 (29% less) when it did. - The Herbert Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $129 vs $321 (60% less) when it did. - The Hotel Castro San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $489 vs $737 (34% less) when it did. - The Hotel Majestic
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $753 (69% less) when it did. - The Inn at Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $258 vs $383 (33% less) when it did. - The Jay, Autograph Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 61% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $774 vs $884 (12% less) when it did. - The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 53% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $362 (30% less) when it did. - The Metro Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $427 vs $486 (12% less) when it did. - The Monte Cristo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 85% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $397 vs $476 (17% less) when it did. - The Mosser
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $212 vs $653 (68% less) when it did. - The Orchard Garden Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 79% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $306 vs $346 (12% less) when it did. - The Orchard Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $319 (19% less) when it did. - The Pickwick Hotel San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 66% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $174 vs $200 (13% less) when it did. - The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 96% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $904 vs $1,200 (25% less) when it did. - The St. Regis San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,108 vs $2,479 (55% less) when it did. - The Urban Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $177 (44% less) when it did. - The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $635 vs $801 (21% less) when it did. - The Wharf Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $254 vs $341 (26% less) when it did. - Timbri Hotel San Francisco, Curio Collection by Hilton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $375 vs $476 (21% less) when it did. - Touchstone Hotel - City Center
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 75% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $185 (15% less) when it did. - Town House Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $166 vs $354 (53% less) when it did. - Travel Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $160 vs $428 (63% less) when it did. - Travelodge by Wyndham by Fisherman's Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $258 vs $290 (11% less) when it did. - Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 36 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $215 (10% less) when it did. - Union Square
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 10 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $350 (59% less) when it did. - Union Square Plaza Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $187 (27% less) when it did. - Van Ness Inn Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $710 (75% less) when it did. - W San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 63% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $624 vs $738 (15% less) when it did. - Warfield Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 65% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $141 vs $182 (22% less) when it did. - Warwick San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $362 (51% less) when it did. - Washington Square Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 91% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $286 (20% less) when it did. - White Swan Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $433 (47% less) when it did. - YOTEL San Francisco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 84% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $191 vs $284 (33% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in San Francisco?
Across the 184 San Francisco hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $344 per night. That is roughly 4% less than the average same-day price of $359. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in San Francisco early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked San Francisco hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.