Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels in San Francisco, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods that are near to fun things to do with kids.

Equally important is the surrounding neighborhood, read our blog post: Where to Stay in San Francisco

Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as rooms that sleep 6, swimming pools, babysitting services, on-site restaurant with children's menu, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.

 

Also check out our list of San Francisco Airport family hotels.

• The Fairmont Heritage Place - Located in Ghirardelli Square; one bedroom apartment with king bed plus queen sofa bed in living room (sleep 4); two bedroom apartments (sleep 6), three bedroom apartments (sleep 8); kitchen and dining area; washer and dryer; air conditioning; grocery shopping service; crib available upon request; 24 hour room service; restaurants, bakery and ice cream shops in the Square; fee car parking.
• Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), queen suite (sleep 3), connecting rooms available; extra bed or crib available upon request; air conditioning; game room, toys in the lobby; bike rental; on-site convenience store; fee car parking.
• The Suites at Fisherman's Wharf - One bedroom suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 3), two bedroom suites with king bed, queen bed, sofa bed (sleep 5); all suites have kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, utensils, dining area; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; board games; fee car parking; hotel is one block from Ghirardelli Square.
• Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suite with king bed plus sofa bed, living and dining area (sleep 3); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; grab & go service; air conditioning; fee car parking;
• Kimpton Alton Hotel - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; crib available upon request; air conditioning; puzzles and board games, kids scooters to borrow; restaurants close by; fee car parking.
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fisherman's Wharf - Family suites with two queen beds, sofa bed, kitchenette (sleep 6), rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf - Rooms with two queen beds, suites with king or queen bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), triple rooms with queen bed plus twin bed (sleep 3); on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service in the mornings; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; fee car parking; bike rental available.
• Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with king bed and double bed, or two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; crib available upon request, air conditioning; on-site restaurant with children's menu; fee car parking.
• Argonaut Hotel - Suites with king bed and sofa bed, rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, room service available; one block from Ghirardelli Square; fee car parking.
• Hotel Zephyr - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), studio with two double beds, two bunk beds, living and dining area (sleep 4), connecting or adjoining rooms available; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; game room with pool table, games, ping pong; on-site breakfast, lunch and dinner options; mini-market on-site; outdoor play area; fee car parking.
• Courtyard by Marriott Fisherman's Wharf - Rooms with two two queen beds (sleep 4), king room with sofa bed (sleep 3); mini fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant with children's menu, serving breakfast; convenience store onsite; fee car parking.
• Marriott Vacation Club Pulse - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms available; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; cafe, restaurants down the street; fee car parking.
Marina District

Tip: Marina area has reasonably priced hotels with free car parking, near to good cafes, restaurants, bakeries, children's playground.

• Hotel Del Sol - Outdoor swimming pool; junior suites with queen bed, separate living area with sofa bed, rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); breakfast included in room rate; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; two blocks to Union St. restaurants, cafes, bakeries, free parking.
• Infinity Hotel by Hilton - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; on-site cafe serving breakfast and lunch; convenience store; air conditioning; outdoor terrace with tables and comfy chairs.
• Seaside Inn - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; free car parking.
• Greenwich Inn - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; free parking.
• Presidio Travelodge - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; free parking.
• Comfort Inn by the Bay - King suites with king bed plus sofa bed, rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), rooms with two twin beds (sleep 2); crib or extra bed available upon request; breakfast included in room rate; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• Travelodge San Franciso Bay - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); breakfast included in room rate; coin-operated laundry one block away; air conditioning; fee car parking.
Chinatown
• Orchard Garden Hotel - Rooms with two double beds or junior suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; breakfast available; restaurants and bakery in the neighborhood; fee car parking; hotel is located right at Chinatown gate.
• Hotel Triton - Rooms with two full beds (sleep 4); breakfast included in room rate, room service available; air conditioning, fee car parking; restaurants, cafes, bakeries in the neighborhood; hotel is located at Chinatown gate.
• SW Hotel - One bedroom suite with two double beds and sofa bed, microwave and mini-fridge (sleep 6), rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), extra bed available upon request; air conditioning; fee car parking; hotel is located next to North Beach with ice cream and pizza, cafes and restaurants.
Nob Hill

Tip: On Nob Hill, across from these hotels, is a park with playground for little kids, grass to run around, benches.

• The Fairmont San Francisco - Rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), queen suites with two queen beds (sleep 6), connecting rooms available; on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu, ask for to-go picnics; crib, extra bed, microwave, available upon request; babysitting can be arranged; air conditioning; in December children's events and hotel is beautifully decorated; fee car parking.
• The Ritz Carlton San Francisco - One bedroom suites with king bed plus sofa bed or rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), two bedroom connecting suites (sleep 8); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast, and room service with children's menu; air conditioning; babysitting services; convenience store on-site; fee car parking.
• Powell Place - One bedroom apartments with queen bed and sofa bed (sleep 3); kitchenette with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave; living and dining area; crib availabe upon request; fee car parking, Le Beau Market five blocks away with breakfast bagels, deli and take out meals.
• Stanford Court Hotel - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, children's menu; packed lunches; kids books, toy chest; air conditioning; fee car parking
Union Square
• Westin St. Francis - One bedroom suites with king bed and double bed, or rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), rooms with king bed (sleep 2), connecting rooms available; crib or extra bed available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant, children's menu, breakfast available, room service; babysitting services; fee car parking; landmark hotel located right on Union Square.
• The Handlery Union Square Hotel - Heated outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen or double beds (sleep 4), rooms with king bed (sleep 2); mini-fridge in rooms; room service with children's menu; crib available upon request; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• San Francisco Marriott Union Square - Rooms with two double beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 3); mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurants, children's menu, breakfast available; crib available upon request; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• Hotel Nikko - Indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen or double beds (sleep 4), suites or rooms with king bed (sleep 2); mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with children's menu, room service; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• Grand Hyatt San Francisco - Rooms with two double beds, sleep 4), suites with king bed (sleep 2), extra bed or crib available upon request; restaurant serving light meals, coffee, pastries, sandwiches available in the lobby; babysitting services; air conditioning; fee car parking.
• The Donatello Hotel - Rooms with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); kitchenette with mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner with family friendly food; fee car parking.
• Orchard Hotel - Rooms with two twin beds or king bed (sleep 2), connecting rooms available; extra bed or crib available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast available, room service; air conditioning; fee car parking.
South of Market St. (SoMa)

Tip: These hotels are all convenient to Yerba Buena Gardens with large playground and grass, also Salesforce Park.

• Palace Hotel - Indoor swimming pool; suites with king bed and sofa bed or rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 3), rooms with king bed (sleep 2); mini-fridge in rooms; breakfast in the Garden Court, grab n go; room service, children's menu; air conditioning; babysitting services; fee car parking; Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop and Ice Cream downstairs.
• Marriot Marquis - Indoor swimming pool; suites or rooms with two queen or double beds (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant, breakfast available, children's menu; extra bed or crib available upon request; fee car parking.
• Hyatt Regency San Francisco SoMa - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), connecting room available; extra bed or crib available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant, breakfast available; convenience store; fee car parking.
• Canopy by Hilton SoMa - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), rooms with king bed or queen bed (sleep 2), connecting rooms available; air conditioning; mini-fridge in rooms; on-site cafe and restaurant, breakfast available; fee car parking.
• W San Francisco - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); crib or extra bed available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant, breakfast available, room service; air conditioning; fee car parking.
Embarcadero

Tip: All these hotels are convenient to the Ferry Building, with farmers' markets, restaurants, cafes, delis, ice cream, open daily.

• 1 Hotel - Family rooms with two queen beds or a king bed and sofa bed (sleep 4), connecting rooms are available (sleep 7); extra bed or available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant, breakfast available, room service; air conditioning; fee car parking; hotel is located on the Embarcadero, next to the Ferry Building.
• Four Seasons San Francisco Embarcadero - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4) king bed rooms plus extra bed (sleep 3); welcome milk and cookies, child bathrobe, slippers, bath amenities, high chair and booster seat, childproofing kit, bottle warmer, Kids Concierge, crib available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant, breakfast available, children's menu, room service; babysitting services; fee car parking, cafes bakeries, restaurants in the neighborhood
• Omni San Francisco Hotel - Rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), rooms with king bed, plus extra bed (sleep 3), connecting rooms available; welcome tote bag with lunch bag, snacks, activity book; mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, children's menu, room service; air conditioning; babysitting services; car parking nearby, cafes, restaurants, bakeries in the neighborhood.
• Hyatt Regency - Rooms with two double or queen beds (sleep 4), king bed rooms plus extra bed (sleep 3); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; on-site restaurant, breakfast available, children's menu; convenience store; babysitting services; fee car parking; hotel is located across from Ferry Building.
• The Jay - Rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suites with king bed and sofa bed (sleep 3); extra bed or crib available upon request; mini-fridge in rooms; on-site restaurants, breakfast available, room service; air conditioning; fee car parking.