Finding a hotel in San Francisco that won't eat your budget with parking fees is a win. These 34 properties-mostly motels in neighborhoods like the Marina, Castro, SoMa, and Russian Hill-include free parking. Many are cheap and budget-friendly, with rates often under $200 a night. Expect basic but clean rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and cable TV. Some offer covered parking, but space is first-come, first-served, and limited to one car per room.
Top-rated picks include Beck's Motor Lodge in the Castro (rated Fabulous, 86), which offers a sundeck and free WiFi. Cow Hollow Inn and Suites in the Marina provides suites with kitchens and fireplaces, plus free self-parking. Coventry Motor Inn, near the Golden Gate Bridge, features covered parking and 42-inch LCD TVs. These hotels are ideal for families or budget travelers who want to save on parking without sacrificing a central location near Fisherman's Wharf or Ghirardelli Square.