The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Francisco

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to San Francisco

San Francisco, California

If it's your first trip to San Francisco, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to San Francisco. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in San Francisco. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in San Francisco for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited San Francisco beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in San Francisco for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Napa, San Jose, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in San Francisco?

After analyzing 101 first time trip hotels in San Francisco, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $218. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Francisco.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

• 5-star hotels: $501
• 4-star hotels: $211
• 3-star hotels: $202
• 2-star hotels: $133