Sarah & Lou
Sarah & Lou
Travel
We've picked these hotels for location and reviews and their availability (as of March 2025).
All of the options below are under 25 minutes by public transit, or a 15 minute uber ride to the Ceremony & Reception.
Wherever you decide to stay, we recommend booking early as places have limited capacity and fill up. Prioritize a place that feels comfortable to you, and feel free to reach out with questions about the location and recommendations!
If you're looking at an airbnb or another hotel in the city we made a map of our favorite neighborhoods, click here for the link! It works best on a computer.
Green are our favorite areas, and if you click on the neighborhood there's a note of what the neighborhood is like and how easy public transit will be!
Though some may look far, no where in the city is farther then a 25 minute uber or train ride to the ceremony and reception venues.
If you'd prefer to see the options below on a map, click here!
For Washington folks: Make sure you have a RealID or passport! They will start enforcing it in May 2025 and you'll need it to fly.
Do I need a rental car?
NO! There is no need for a car, and parking is a nightmare. An uber from the airport is $30-50, or the BART train will take you into town for $10. Ubers from one end of the city to the other are typically $15-25, and the trains and buses can take you anywhere you want to go! We've even taken the train to a friends wedding at City Hall!
Get a Clipper Card to use the public transit!
All of the public transit in the bay area uses the Clipper Card, and you can get a digital version on your phone for easy reload and use!
Go here to download a clipper card to your google or apple wallet.
If you'd prefer a physical card, you can purchase one at the BART station at the train, or any of the major underground train stations. For using the public transit, Google Maps has very accurate times and generally every line is every 15 minutes.
The Metro Hotel
This is a small, 4 star boutique hotel a block from our apartment, and three blocks from the reception venue. It's very cute and located close to public transit and some of our favorite bars and coffee shops!
Roughly $300 a night, 4.6 stars on Google Maps.
Beck's Motor Lodge
A decent 3 star local hotel (with parking!) in a good location in SF. Great access to public transit, fun neighborhood (Castro, gay town), and just a quick train ride or uber to the ceremony and reception!
Around $200-250 a night, 4.4 stars on Google Maps.
Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast
A cute little Victorian themed bed and breakfast thats just a couple of blocks from Alamo Square park and the famous painted ladies, and an easy bus ride or uber to the reception venue. Its not on a train line, but on an easy bus line, and not on a busy street so you have to walk a few blocks to a nearby neighborhood for stuff to do.
Roughly $250 a night, 4.8 stars on Google Maps
The Grove Inn
One of the simpler and cheaper options. 3 Star Hotel
Right by Alamo Square Park and the famous Painted Ladies. Not near a train line but with great bus access. On a quieter street, so you have to walk a few blocks to a nearby neighborhood for stuff to do.
Around $200 a night, 4.5 stars on Google Maps.
The Hotel Castro
In Castro (gay town), super fun neighborhood. You will see naked men on the street occasionally. Very close to transit and things to do. A great option if you want to be in the heart of the city!
$250ish a night, 4.5 stars on Google Maps
Casa Loma Hotel
One of the simpler and cheaper options! 2 star hotel right by Alamo Square Park, not near a train line but with great bus access. Not on a busy street, so you have to walk a few blocks to a nearby neighborhood for stuff to do.
Around $100 a night, 3.7 stars on Google Maps.
Inn on Grove
No frills, simple hotel in the heart of Hayes Valley, a very nice and cute little neighborhood. Walking distance to City Hall, with good access to bus and a few blocks from the train. $150 a night roughly, 4.5 Stars on Google Maps.