The 6 Best Hotels in North Beach, San Francisco

Located a block away from Washington Square Park, Hotel Boheme 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 lacks in flashy amenities, it makes up for with charm and comfort with an unbeatable location. Take a curated walking tour designed by the hotel for a comprehensive overview of North Beach.

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. The hotel offers guided historic waterfront tours on the weekends and bike rentals for getting around. The adjacent Blue Mermaid Restaurant serves oceanfront specialties such as homemade clam chowder, seafood cioppino, and steamed mussels.

Located right outside North Beach in the adjacent Ghirardelli Square, the all-suite, residential-style Fairmont Heritage Place lies in what used to be the Ghirardelli chocolate factory. This modern, waterfront property features exposed brick details throughout, and 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.

Following a recent renovation, Pier 2620 has emerged as a great choice for travelers wanting to stay near many of San Francisco’s main attractions. So, if you don’t mind crowds, this is a great place to make your home base. Sleek decor includes concrete-effect walls, Edison light bulb-style fixtures, and a cool gray color scheme. Start your day at one of the hotel’s two restaurants, Bay Street Bistro, and end it with light bites and an extensive wine list at EvenKeel Lounge.

The whimsical and cheerfully decorated Hotel Zephyr prides itself on being unique with an irreverent style and thoughtful amenities such as work and docking stations, guests 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, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. And it includes a very San Francisco bonus: an almost 10,000-square-foot (929-square-metre) yard complete with a camper van-turned-food truck that serves locally sourced, quick-serve cuisine.