By Alexa Evans
San Francisco boasts many hotel options for weary travelers, and you don't always have to pay a pretty penny for a good night's sleep. If you are looking for hotels near the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), in the Inner Sunset District, consider these low-budget options that do not skimp on good quality comfort.
Best Western Hotel Tomo
Starting at just $120 per night, the Best Western Hotel Tomo offers guests clean, comfortable rooms decorated in a bright Japanese-pop style. The standard rooms either feature one king bed or two queen beds and each room offers an LCD flat screen TV, a home iPod station, high-speed Internet access, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. The hotel property features a business center, a fitness center, a bar, meeting facilities and a restaurant.
Best Western Hotel Tomo is located at: 1800 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA. 94115. It is approximately two miles from UCSF. For booking, call (415) 921-4000.
Hotel Whitcomb
Rates for the Hotel Whitcomb start at $107 per night. The architecture of the hotel represents the classic style of the early nineteenth century. Guests can either choose to stay in a standard room, which features either king, queen or twin beds or the historic suite rooms, which offer more space and comfort especially for traveling families. Also available is the Penthouse Governor's Suite, which has a living room, dining area, wet bar and views of downtown San Francisco. The rooms feature free wireless high-speed Internet. The hotel property also features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, a gift shop, room service, a business center and meeting and conference space. The Market Street Grill and The Tavern Piano Bar are also located on site.
The Hotel Whitcomb is located at 1231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. 94103. For reservations, call (415) 626-8000. The hotel is located about two and a half miles from UCSF.
Oasis Inn
The rates for the Oasis Inn start at $79 per night. The guest rooms at the Oasis are fairly large and offer a great resting spot for travelers, featuring free HBO, hair dryers, irons and a relaxing shower. Guests can choose from a Double/Double bed room or a Queen bed room. Other property amenities at the Oasis Inn include a 24-hour front desk, a health club, maid service, meeting facilities, a fitness center and a free airport shuttle. Nearby restaurants include Mels Diner, Tommy Joint and Round Table Pizza.
The Oasis Inn is located at 900 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA. 94109. For reservations, call (415) 673-1404. The hotel is located about two miles from UCSF.
The Opal San Francisco
The Opal San Francisco also offers a great nightly rate of $79. It gives guests a taste of the past, as the hotel was built in 1909 and is conveniently located in the heart of of the historical district. The rooms offered at The Opal San Francisco include a queen sized bed, free continental breakfast and free high-speed Internet access. Also available are a concierge, meeting rooms, parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.
The Opal San Francisco is located at 1055 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA. 94109. For reservations, call (877) 784-6835. The hotel is about two and a half miles from UCSF.
About the Author:
Alexa Evans is a freelance writer and marketing editor based in San Diego, Calif. Evans has been published in "Tango Diva," "Map Vivo" and "Trazzler." She earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
