B and B San Francisco

Kick back, relax and enjoy the homey comfort at one of San Francisco’s excellent and affordable B and Bs! Short for 'bed and breakfast,' B and B owners are an amazing resource for recommendations and insights into the city that you may not have known otherwise.

Spending your time at a San Francisco B and B is a great alternative to the many San Francisco hotels and motels, and you are sure to be treated like a person and not a number. So why not give it a go, you won’t be disappointed with all the benefits you’ll reap by choosing a San Francisco B and B.

Friendly Advice on San Francisco B and Bs

One of the advantages of choosing to stay at a B and B is the chance to get to know the owners and operators. B and B owners are an amazing resource for recommendations and insights into the city that you may not have known otherwise. These tips can often lead to a quiet, out-of-the-way neighborhood restaurant that serves amazing food or a lesser known, but very impressive, San Francisco landmark.

Can’t Beat That B and B Price

The downside of staying at a hotel is that while their room rates are competitive, there are many hidden charges that can add up quickly. Telephone charges, room service and frequent dipping into the mini-bar can result in an itemized bill as long as the Golden Gate Bridge! B and Bs do an excellent job of making any additional charges to your room rate as fair and transparent as possible. Two major advantages of staying at a B and B are the free local telephone calls and the free homemade breakfast in the morning. Some B and Bs will often let you have breakfast in your own room. If you need to make a long distance call, you are better off using your own cell phone or having a pre-paid phone card handy.

Traveler’s Picks -- The Best B and B Spots in San Francisco

The Golden Gate Hotel located on Bush Street is a favorite of frequent travelers to the city. Many of the 25 rooms have their own bathrooms, but there are some with a shared bathroom only. Don’t wince -- sharing a bathroom is a great way to save a little bit of extra cash. The breakfast here consists of jellies, croissants (both of which are freshly made each day) juice, coffee and tea. And if you happen to be around, they also serve afternoon tea with cookies! For those who want a taste of the Victorian side of San Francisco, you can’t go wrong with Queen Ann Hotel. Located in Pacific Heights, the rooms at this B and B are large and the interior is grandly decorated with old-world style and elegance.

San Francisco B and B’ are conveniently located to all of the city’s major attractions, but there are also those that are further away and nestled in city’s many diverse neighborhoods. Whatever you are looking for in a B and B, you are sure to it and more in the city by the bay!