San Francisco on a Budget
By Citysearch Editors, San Francisco
Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at budget hotels, low-cost restaurants and more San Francisco favorites.
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Hog Island Oyster Company
1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA
Take advantage of Monday night happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, which offers $1 oysters and $2 beers. -
Chutney
511 Jones St, San Francisco, CA
Low prices, courteous service and a spotless setting distinguish this Tenderloin Indian restaurant. -
Pancho Villa Taqueria
3071 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Fresh ingredients, skillful preparation and inexpensive prices have made this the Mission's most popular taqueria. -
Saigon Sandwich Shop
560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese sandwiches--most in the $2 range--headline at this Tenderloin storefront. -
King of Thai
639 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
This no-frills mini-chain serves well-priced Thai fare to loving neighborhood crowds.
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Phoenix Hotel
601 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA
This surprisingly affordable retro motor lodge is the it-destination for touring rockers ... and their budget-minded fans. -
Hotel Del Sol
3100 Webster St, San Francisco, CA
A kitschy and affordable boutique hotel located in the Marina District. -
Metro Hotel
319 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Clean, wallet-friendly and centrally located, it's a key rest stop for smart visitors. -
Halcyon Hotel
649 Jones St, San Francisco, CA
With everything you need to feel at home, this place is designed for extended stays--and small budgets.
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Hotel Des Arts
447 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
This one-of-a-kind boutique hotel pops with rotating contemporary art and rates that'll make you smile.
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SFMOMA
151 Third St, San Francisco, CA
On the first Tuesday of every month, admission is free. Docent-led tours are free with admission and conducted six days a week. -
Musee Mecanique
Pier 45 (at the end of Taylor Street), San Francisco, CA
A playground of nickel-and-dime curiosities for the pre-Pac Man generation with free admission daily. -
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA
In a city famous for its views, this panoramic vista is not to be missed. -
Ocean Beach
Great Hwy and Fulton St, San Francisco, CA
A classic rocky coast and monster waves make San Francisco's largest beach a favorite for surfing. -
Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA
A remnant of San Francisco's glorious past, this exquisite arts-and-science complex thrives in the Marina District.
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Holy Cow
1535 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
All well cocktails and domestic beers are $1 every Thursday (9pm-10pm), making it a great place to start the night. -
Jade Bar
650 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
Happy hour (5pm-7:30pm) is a real bargain at this stylish bar--get $2 draft beers, well drinks and specialty cocktails. -
San Francisco Brewing Company
155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Everyday, 4pm-6pm and 12am-1am, glasses of beer are $1 and pints are $2. -
ELIXIR
3200 16th St., San Francisco, CA
An animated Mission pub with a casual vibe, friendly crowd and daily happy hour. -
Ponzu Bar
401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA
Stop by after work Mondays through Fridays for 50-cent dim sum and discounted specialty cocktails.
