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Step 2: Where to Stay, Getting to San Francisco

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

Previous: Get to Know San Francisco

One of the questions I get most often is about where to stay. The tips below will help you save money on your lodging, and choose a hotel, bed and breakfast or hostel.

Your Budget

Seven Ways to Save Money
You may leave your heart in San Francisco, but you don't have to leave your life savings here too. Try our 7 ideas to keep ways to keep the cost of your trip under control.

How to Plan an Inexpensive Weekend Getaway
Use these tips to have a fabulous time on a limited budget.

Choosing a Hotel

How to Find a San Francisco Hotel - Fast
We know you're busy, so our strategies range from the very quick to the longer, more detailed. The more time you spend, the less money you'll spend, or you can get a nicer hotel than you might think and stay within your budget.

San Francisco Hotels
For your convenience, the San Francisco hotel listings are sorted by location and price.

Bed and Breakfasts
Quaint and sometimes cozy, these bed and breakfasts and small hotels offer an alternative to the mainstream hotel.

Hostels
If you're on a very tight budget, San Francisco has several hostels. Some have private rooms and small family rooms.

Camping
There aren't many options for campers that are close to the city, but you will find lots of variety within an hour's drive.

Getting to San Francisco

San Francisco Area Airports
Avoid delays. Comparison shop. The San Francisco area has three airports to choose from.

Getting from Los Angeles to San Francisco
Get an overview of all the options, from fastest to most scenic, whether you want to drive, take the bus, ride the train or fly.

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