The Best Hotels in North Beach, San Francisco

You’ll likely make a good saving on accommodation by booking a room in the Wharf Inn. The 51-room hotel near North Beach has unfussy rooms and suites, some with an outdoor patio or balcony space. But the true boon is the location, right in Fisherman’s Wharf and neighboring the main street. North Beach is a couple of blocks away, as are Lombard Street and Chinatown. If you come with a vehicle, your stay includes a free parking spot, too.

Hotel Riu brings affordable, contemporary comfort to the Fisherman’s Wharf district, right next to North Beach. Rooms are understated yet stylish, with clean lines and block colors; in some, large windows frame perfect city views. There’s also a lounger-lined pool for soaking up the Cali sun, and a 24-hour gym. When it’s time to explore, Pier 39 (and all the sea lion fun that entails) is just a short stroll away.

The white shutters and maritime paraphernalia that adorn the walls at the Argonaut Hotel make it feel more like a beach house overlooking the bay than a hotel in the heart of one of San Francisco’s busiest neighborhoods. This North Beach hotel offers guided historical waterfront tours on the weekends, and bike rentals for getting around. The adjacent Blue Mermaid Restaurant serves oceanfront specialties such as home-made clam chowder, seafood cioppino and steamed mussels.

Hotel Zoe is a freshly remodeled boutique hotel between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf, with two main cable car lines stopping in front. The hotel trattoria, Pescatore, is a welcoming sidewalk cafe that serves classic Italian dishes, and the hotel lobby features a full-service bar, Bar Zoe, with live music on Saturdays. The soothing neutral color schemes and high-tech amenities make Hotel Zoe a solid choice for travelers staying in North Beach.

Located right outside North Beach in the adjacent Ghirardelli Square, this residential-style, all-suite hotel is found in what used to be the Ghirardelli chocolate factory. This modern waterfront property features exposed brick details throughout. Each suite includes a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom, fireplace, full kitchen, living room and dining area. Terrace patios include firepits for staying warm while taking in sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.

The whimsical, cheerfully decorated Hotel Zephyr in North Beach prides itself on being unique, with an irreverent style and thoughtful amenities throughout, such as work and docking stations, guest rooms equipped with darts and backgammon and an outdoor terrace and firepit. Situated right by Pier 39, the hotel’s 361 rooms offer views of the waterfront, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Zephyr also includes a typical San Francisco bonus: a huge yard complete with a camper van food truck that serves locally sourced, quick-serve cuisine.

Located a block away from Washington Square Park, Hotel Bohème captures the spirit of San Francisco in the late 1950s, with eclectic decor from the beatnik era and a bright, cheerful color scheme. What this intimate hotel in North Beach lacks in flashy amenities, it makes up for with charm, comfort and an unbeatable location. Take a curated walking tour designed by the hotel for a comprehensive overview of North Beach.