Whether you’re in town for a quick conference and out on an early flight the next day, have an undesirable layover and need a place to rest, or just looking for a hotel to stay at with access to San Francisco that ain’t gonna break the bank, we’ve compiled a list of the 16 Best Airport Hotels near SFO so you can be sure you’re getting the most value possible. Why is this list free?

Grand Hyatt At SFO
#1 of 16 Best SFO Hotels
★★★★★

Steps from the AirTrain is the lobby of the Grand Hyatt at SFO, where you'll find magnificent suites with soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the bay. Without ever leaving the airport, enjoy culinary pleasures or a drink with friends in their bar, or catch a train to the center of San Francisco in half an hour.

Sonesta ES Suites
#2 of 16 Leading San Francisco Airport Hotels
★★★★★

Sonesta ES Suites San Francisco Airport San Bruno offers conveniences such as free parking, free Wi-Fi and fully equipped kitchens in their one- and two- bedroom suites. You can take a swim in their outdoor pool or keep up with your fitness regimen in their gym. Sonesta ES Suites San Francisco Airport San Bruno provides more than a place to stay as they've built their hotel to be as adaptable as possible to their customers' requirements.

Villa Montes Hotel
#3 of 16 Top-Notch Hotels Close to SFO
★★★★★

The boutique-style Villa Montes hotel is situated in the heart of historic downtown San Bruno, near the San Francisco International Airport and the Moscone Center conference and multifunctional facility. For your convenience, they offer complimentary breakfast each morning and there are laundry facilities and valet cleaning services on the grounds.


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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
#4 of 16 Top SFO Hotels
★★★★★

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is intended for those who appreciate the comforts of home but find themselves always on the go. This LEED Gold certified hotel is just five minutes from San Francisco International Airport and is located between downtown San Francisco and Silicon Valley. It has easy access to Highway 101 and provides a complimentary shuttle to SFO.

The Millwood
#5 of 16 Leading Airport Hotels in SF
★★★★★

The Millwood Suites provides a boutique experience that is a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city for both business and leisure guests. This hotel offers up-to-date services and features including complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site self-parking. They understand how important it is to live a healthy and active lifestyle, therefore their fitness facility is equipped with cutting-edge equipment to help guests achieve their fitness objectives.

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
#6 of 16 Top-Notch San Francisco Airport Hotels
★★★★★

At the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, you'll find both style and substance. This hotel, which has been beautifully renovated and is conveniently located minutes from SFO, provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the SFO International Airport terminals. While dining at Flights, the hotel's on-site restaurant, you can watch jets take off and land. Soundproof windows and pillowtop mattresses are standard in many of their hotel rooms, which provide waterfront views of San Francisco Bay.

The Dylan Hotel at SFO
#7 of 16 Best Hotels Close to SFO
★★★★★

This boutique hotel is conveniently located one mile from the San Francisco Airport in a quiet, residential neighborhood. With recently refurbished bedrooms, lobby, and reception, The Dylan Hotel provides free parking for the duration of your stay; however, you will not need a car because they are only a 3-minute walk from the Millbrae BART/Caltrain station, which is your entrance to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Many restaurants, stores, and services are also within walking distance.

Bay Landing Hotel
#8 of 16 Leading SFO Hotels
★★★★★

The Bay Landing Hotel is in a wonderful position for pleasure-seekers and business visitors alike, located just south of beautiful San Francisco and only minutes from SFO. San Francisco's sights, beaches, and world-class restaurants are all within a short drive. The hotel is minutes from the center of Silicon Valley and offers convenient access to a variety of businesses.

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Airport
#9 of 16 Top-Notch Airport Hotels in SF
★★★★★

The Courtyard San Francisco Airport will provide a successful stay for both business and leisure guests. This recently remodeled San Bruno hotel, located along Interstate 380 and 3 miles from SFO, offers a free airport shuttle service to make travel easier. Luxurious bedding, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic workstations, and flat-screen TVs are available in the hotel's large rooms and suites. When hunger strikes, visit The Bistro, an on-site restaurant providing breakfast and dinner for hungry travelers.

El Rancho Inn
#10 of 16 Best San Francisco Airport Hotels
★★★★★

The SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn Signature Collection is located in Millbrae, California, just minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and offers near proximity to San Francisco's major city attractions. The SFO Airport Hotel, El Rancho Inn Signature Collection, has a rich heritage of warmth and attentive hospitality, having welcomed visitors for almost 70 years. Travelers on the go will appreciate the comfortable guest rooms, concierge, on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, and excellent Park, Sleep, and Fly package.

Aloft San Francisco Airport
#11 of 16 Best SFO Hotels
★★★★★

The Aloft San Francisco Airport Hotel, perhaps the trendiest hotel in the area, is less than a mile from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and a short drive from downtown. For the sophisticated visitor, this hotel combines design, elegance, and technology.

The Westin San Francisco Airport
#12 of 16 Leading San Francisco Airport Hotels
★★★★★

The Westin San Francisco Airport is an elegant hotel in Millbrae, California, just minutes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco. Take a swim in the hotel's indoor pool, work out in the fitness center, or jog along the bayfront paths nearby. The Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel has taken steps to become a more environmentally conscious resort, believing that saving water, energy, and resources is not only beneficial to the environment, but also their guests.

Hotel 1550
#13 of 16 Top-Notch Hotels Close to SFO
★★★★★

The California Hotel 1550 is strategically located in picturesque San Bruno, close to Bayfront Park, Central Park, and the Cow Palace. The San Bruno hotel is located 15 minutes from San Francisco State University and 26 minutes from Stanford University, making it the perfect SF Airport Hotel not just for business visitors and vacationing families, but also for students.

The San Francisco - Airport South Holiday Inn Express hotel in Burlingame, CA, provides visitors with convenient lodging only minutes from Bay Area attractions. This San Francisco hotel offers the best in guest facilities, including a free hot breakfast bar, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, as well as a complimentary airport shuttle. Their friendly team is dedicated to make your visit enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
#15 of 16 Leading Airport Hotels in SF
★★★★

This hotel, approximately five minutes from San Francisco Airport, provides views of the bay from a beachfront walk. Their fee-based shuttle service will transport you to SFO. The adjacent Broadway BART station connects you to San Francisco's downtown, which is 20 miles north. Enjoy complimentary made-to-order breakfast and a nightly reception.

Park Pointe Hotel
#16 of 16 Top-Notch San Francisco Airport Hotels
★★★★

Park Pointe Hotel is your place to unwind, rest, and rejuvenate from the moment you arrive to the moment you have to leave. Their aim is to be more than what their customers anticipate, more than a clean room near the airport, and more than a place to rest your head and your bags while traveling to another location. They understand that their location is enough to persuade you to pick them once, and they will encourage you to choose them again. They strive in as many small ways as they can to make your travels a little smoother, your journey a little better, and your life a bit simpler.

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