A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best hotels with rooftops in San Francisco, USA. Hotels with wonderful rooftop terraces, rooftop restaurants, rooftop bars and rooftop gardens. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Rooftop terrace. Overlooking San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront, this hotel features an outdoor rooftop terrace. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms. Oracle Park is 1.6 km away. A flat-screen cable TV and an honour bar are featured in each spacious guest room at 1 Hotel San Francisco. Plush bathrobes, comfortable slippers and free boutique toiletries are provided in the en suite bathrooms. A spacious work desk and an ergonomic chair are also offered in each guest room. A 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour fitness centre are available to guests. San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is 9 km away from this hotel. San Francisco International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from 1 Hotel San Francisco. Chase Center is 3.4 km away.Show full description
Just have a look at this gorgeous hotel in a great location with a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the water. The rooms are decorated in a modern style and are very comfortable, with complimentary coffee, a small seating area and plenty of storage space.
Rooftop bar. Located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, with Oracle Park across the street, Hotel Via is outfitted with modern, custom-made furniture and features a sun terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site rooftop bar with 360-degree views of Oracle Park, the Bay, and the San Francisco skyline. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can enjoy the high speed fiber optic WiFi on-site. Other amenities include a breakfast café, a meeting room, event space, a communal workspace, and a fitness centre. The onsite bar and restaurant serves cocktails and small plates based on seasonal ingredients. Union square is 1.7 km from Hotel Via, while San Francisco City Hall is 2.4 km from the property. Moscone Center is 900 meters away. Oakland International Airport is 16 km away . Show full description
This outstanding hotel is conveniently located next to the Embarcadero with all the trendy restaurants nearby. There is also a nice rooftop bar, where you can enjoy beautiful views while enjoying delicious cocktails in a lively atmosphere. SO COZY!
Situated next to the Hyde Street Cable Car stop, this all-suite hotel is an 8-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf. The rooftop deck offers views of San Francisco Bay. Kitchenette facilities and free WiFi are available in every spacious suite. The property has been renovated in 2022, each suite at The Suites San Francisco provides a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV. The suites include a dining area and living room. The kitchenettes offer a 2-burner stove-top and a dishwasher. A business center is available for added convenience. The Pier 39 local marketplace is 17 minutes' walk from The Suites at Fisherman’s Wharf. The ferry to Alcatraz Island is also 17 minutes' walk away. Ghirardelli Square is 3 minutes' walk from the hotel.Show full description
Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, this luxury 4-star hotel is one block from Union Square. It offers an Italian restaurant and rooftop lounge, a sauna, and spacious rooms with free WiFi. Club Donatello’s air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a 50-inch HD LED TV and a Blu-ray DVD player. A compact refrigerator, an in-room safe and a minibar are also provided. Donatello’s Club 1500 is located on the top floor of the building and offers panoramic views of the city. Zingari Ristorante serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Guests of Club Donatello have free access to the gym and 24-hour business centre. Tour assistance are also provided by the concierge. A.C.T.’s Geary Theater is just 3 minutes’ walk from Club Donatello. Home of professional baseball’s San Francisco Giants, ORACLE Park is 10 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco’s Ferry Building Marketplace is 1.8 km away.Show full description
One of the most beautiful and elegant properties in San Francisco, with outstanding views from the upper floors and an excellent Italian restaurant. The coffee machine in the room is a real plus, and the furnishings are high-quality. AMAZING!
Located in a historic flatiron building in the heart of Market Street, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers a unique urban hotel experience. Offering free WiFi, each noise proof room includes a Proper App, a connection to all the services offered by the hotel concierge. Civic Center BART Station is just 1 minutes’ walk away. Guest rooms at San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include a 50-inch HDTV with Google Chromecast personal device streaming, boutique linens and cotton kimono robes. Double-layered shades keep each room dark and every room has a safe that fits a 17-inch laptop. Rooms also feature a Bluetooth custom speaker that connects a mobile device and a locally curated minibar with small-batch bottled cocktails. Bathrooms offer a walk-in rain shower and a hairdryer. If guests prefer to dine in, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels’s in-room dining team can deliver seasonally-driven meals from Chef Mikey Adams’ kitchen anytime. For guest convenience, the hotel provides overnight dry cleaning and laundry services and same-day shoe shine service. Private trainers and massage services are available upon request. The Warfield concert venue and SHN Golden Gate Theatre are just 4 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Shopping opportunities at Westfield San Francisco Centre are just 10 minutes’ walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
An absolutely beautiful hotel with a great rooftop bar nicely overlooking the city skyline. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with a quirky design throughout and small but very functional bathrooms with great toiletries. Great rooftop bar!
Situated next to the the Moscone Convention Center, this downtown San Francisco hotel offers luxurious rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs. Facilities include a fitness center. Rooms at San Francisco Marriott Marquis feature a stylish interior. All rooms have air-conditioning, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Select rooms have panoramic city views. San Francisco Marriott Marquis is just 2 blocks from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and 4 blocks from Union Square. Breakfast location is B55 Craft House and Kitchen . Show full description
An ideally located hotel with a beautiful floor-to-ceiling view and signature design. It also has beautifully designed rooms with great views on the high floors, and a rooftop bar is excellent for a relaxing evening in a lively atmosphere.
Rooftop garden. Located next to Chinatown, this hotel is 3 km from San Francisco Art Institute. It boasts a rooftop garden and patio, and offers free WiFi. Guests can enjoy an iPod dock in their rooms at Orchard Garden Hotel. Rooms feature pastel colors, organic bath products and a large work desk. Smart TVs are also available and have the ability to connect to guests' phones and tablets. The Orchard Garden's on-site restaurant Roots offers American cuisine. The restaurant is only open for breakfast. Cardio room facilities and free WiFi are provided at this hotel. Also offered are a tour desk and concierge services. Ferry Plaza and the scenic Justin Herman Plaza are 3 km from the hotel. Fisherman's Wharf is 9 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Located in San Francisco, 400 metres from Oracle Park, Hyatt Place San Francisco/Downtown provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Moscone Center is less than 1 km from Hyatt Place San Francisco/Downtown, while Union Square is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened June 2021. Ideally set in San Francisco, citizenM San Francisco Union Square features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Moscone Center, a 16-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 2.7 km from Oracle Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Union Square. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms in citizenM San Francisco Union Square are fitted with free toiletries and an iPad. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. At citizenM San Francisco Union Square you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Ironing facilities, and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Coit Tower is 3.1 km from the hotel, while Pier 39 is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 20 km from citizenM San Francisco Union Square.Show full description
Located in San Francisco’s Marina District, Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. It is just a 6-minute drive from the famous Golden Gate Bridge. A refrigerator and large work desk are provided in all rooms at the Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Each room is warmly decorated and includes a hairdryer and clock radio. Fisherman’s Wharf and the historic Alcatraz Island are both within a 10-minute drive of the motel. The San Francisco International Airport is 16.3 miles away. Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers a concierge and tour desk to assist guests with travel plans.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Opened January 2022. Situated in San Francisco, 3 km from San Francisco City Hall, The Hotel Castro San Francisco features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 4.8 km from Moscone Center, 5.4 km from Oracle Park and 5.8 km from Union Square. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from University of San Francisco. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Ghirardelli Square is 6.8 km from The Hotel Castro San Francisco, while Coit Tower is 7.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel. The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides modern, elegant rooms with a mini-bar, cable TV and a coffee maker. Bathrobes, a work desk and ironing facilities are included. The Top of the Mark sky lounge serves gourmet creations from the top of the Mark Hopkins. Guests can try one of 100 different martinis offered on the menu. A 24-hour fitness centre is open to all guests of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. A business centre, valet parking and babysitting services are also available. The Intercontinental is 6 minutes' walk from Union Square and 1.5 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Serving a daily breakfast buffet and 24-hour refreshments, Inn San Francisco offers guest rooms with authentic Victorian décor and free WiFi. This B&B is 2.4 km from San Francisco City Hall. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each plush room at this B&B. Guest rooms also include a refrigerator and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and guest bathrobes. Guests of Inn San Francisco can relax in the hot tub. A garden and a games room are located on site. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and laundry facilities. This B&B is 3.2 km from Moscone Center and 3.4 km from Union Square. San Francisco International Airport is 16 km away.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Located in a historic building that is just 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square, Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel Union Square boasts a rooftop restaurant, a library, a full-service health club and a 564 seat on-site theatre. All spacious guest rooms include free WiFi. A cable LCD TV, a refrigerator and deluxe guest robes are provided in each guest room at Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel Union Square. Guest rooms also include an in-room safe, free daily newspapers and free local calls. Guests can dine or enjoy a drink at the on-site Leatherneck Steakhouse. Guests have free access to the unique “Living Memorial” museum at the hotel. The entire building is a tribute to veterans who gave their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces. The halls of the hotel are lined with historical remnants of the past including photos, medals and interactive exhibits. Guest have access to the hotel business centre. Club One features an indoor lap pool (by appointment only), steam rooms, modern equipment and massage treatment rooms. Exercise studios and private locker rooms are also provided. Marines' Memorial Hotel Union Square is 10 minutes’ walk to Powell Street BART station, which provides service to San Francisco International Airport. Chinatown is 12 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Hostel. Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel is situated in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.1 km from Coit Tower. The property is located 1.5 km from Moscone Center, 2 km from Pier 39 and 2.4 km from Ghirardelli Square. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen. All rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. An American breakfast is available each morning at the hostel. Alcatraz is 2.9 km from ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel, while Oracle Park is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Rooftop terrace. This hotel is centrally located in San Francisco's lively Union Square, which features shopping, dining and entertainment options. Galleria Park, A Joie de Vivre Hotel features a rooftop terrace with an urban garden and a walking track. The custom furnished guest rooms include free WiFi. Each room at Galleria Park, A Joie de Vivre Hotel features marble-topped desks and contemporary works of art. Rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, a fully stocked honour bar with a mini-fridge, a work desk with an ergonomic chair and a custom espresso machine. Guests of Galleria Park, A Joie de Vivre Hotel can enjoy a nightly wine tasting. Room service offers a dinner menu. Morning coffee and tea service is provided to guests. San Francisco’s Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk away from the property. Offering service to San Francisco International Airport, Montgomery Street BART Station is just 3 minutes’ walk from Galleria Park, A Joie de Vivre Hotel.Show full description
Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO offers accommodation 600 metres away from attractions such as San Francisco City Hall, the Asian Art Museum and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Select rooms at this hotel feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Union Square is 900 metres from YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO, while Moscone Center is 1.1 km away. The Warfield concert venue and SHN Golden Gate Theatre are just 4 minutes' walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Offering Italian-inspired design, this centrally located San Francisco hotel is just 3 minutes’ walk from the popular sights of Union Square. It features an on-site restaurant and offers spacious rooms with free WiFi. Every bright air-conditioned room at The Donatello Hotel is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Rooms include a comfortable living area with a sofa bed. A flat-screen cable TV, a DVD player and a stereo are also provided. A hot tub and on-site spa services are just 2 options guests have to relax at this hotel. A fitness centre and a business centre are located on-site and a tour desk with local information is available. Hotel Donatello's restaurant, Zingari Ristorante, serves traditional Italian dishes for dinner and offers live jazz music. The Curran Theatre is 3 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are each 3.5 km away.Show full description
Our downtown San Francisco hotel is within three blocks of the Moscone Center, Yerba Buena Gardens, and several museums. We’re within a mile of countless restaurants and shops, and we’re half a mile from transit stations. Enjoy locally inspired fare and handcrafted beverages at our rooftop lounge. Panoramic city skyline views surround the hotel's heated outdoor rooftop lounge. Each room at Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa offers a dressing room area separated from the bedroom by sliding door panels.. The dressing area features a closet with shelving and storage space, a make-up desk with lighting and a walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head. An ergonomic bed and a 42-inch flat-screen smart TV are provided in the bedroom area. The Bean Bar coffee shop offers breakfast and grab-and-go options until the evening. The Mezzanine combines an expert craft cocktail and wine program. Union square is 1.3 km from the hotel, while AT&T Park is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport, 21 km from the property.Show full description
Steps from Union Square, this historic yet modernized hotel features classic European charm and in-room spa services. It includes the 2 Michelin Star rated Campton Place Restaurant and a 24-hour rooftop gym. Each elegant guest room at the Taj Campton Place includes a state-of-the-art sound system. Most rooms boast cozy window seats and every bathroom is designed with limestone and features deep soaking tubs. Deluxe bedding and amenities are provided. Campton Place’s Michelin-star restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine and features an extensive wine list. Campton Place Bar & Bistro offers bistro-style late-night dining, wine and specialty cocktails. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. Guests are blocks from numerous light rail stops and less than 2-miles from Fisherman’s Wharf. Bay Bridge is 1.5-miles away while the Golden Gate Bridge is 5.4-miles from the Taj Place.Show full description
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