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DebitNM Jun 9th, 2012 09:38 AM

This is a good hotel, great location [parking is extra]. Try for a room with a shared hall bath [which are kept VERY clean].

http://www.themosser.com/queensuite.php#sharedqueen-tab

JulianoMelao Jun 9th, 2012 09:47 AM

tnks. i´m trying expedia.com , priceline.com and other ones :-)

Juliano

DebitNM Jun 9th, 2012 09:49 AM

Did you even look at the links that have been provided here?? You ask for suggestions and then don't even follow up - ok. Good luck.

JulianoMelao Jun 9th, 2012 09:53 AM

i just find this, reading some comments.

Hotel North Beach
935 Kearny Street, North Beach, CA 94103 São Francisco

JulianoMelao Jun 9th, 2012 10:08 AM

Sorry. i had check every link, but for now i´m looking for some cheaper than this ones, for this cause i´m checking expedia and priceline.

tnks,
Juliano.

janisj Jun 9th, 2012 10:21 AM

priceline is no good except for the "name your own price" bidding section. And you can't check prices for that. Though you can use sites like betterbidding.com to see what sorts of bids are being accepted. Priceline's rates on the other side of the site (where you book directly) are no better than booking through hotels directly.

Juliano, you may just need to change your expectations. I'd love to be able to stay in SF for $75-$90 a night - but even bidding on priceline, that is nearly impossible. And hotel taxes are very high in SF so even a $90 room if you can find one, will be over $100 when they add the tax.

Save money in other parts of your trip and splurge a bit in San Francisco. If you do find a place that is really cheap -- there will be a reason. And often the reason is an unsafe location or a really nasty property.

ElendilPickle Jun 9th, 2012 12:48 PM

Here's another possibility. We stayed there about four years ago, so I don't know if it's still decent, but try http://www.marinamotel.com/ on Lombard. Free parking, breakfast is included, and it's very easy to get on public transportation. You won't need to drive your car in San Francisco, really.

Another option is one of Hostelling International's properties, though I don't know if any of them besides the Fort Mason location offer parking. http://www.hihostels.com/dba/Hostels...city=US%7C0059

Lee Ann

MichelleY Jun 9th, 2012 02:16 PM

Please check the recommendations we have given you. You don't want to go too cheap in SF. You will get bad, worse, and unsafe.

JulianoMelao Jun 9th, 2012 03:04 PM

Marina motel its around 200 u$ a day.

So, now i´m looking for anything safe and good for my 1 day tour, using my car or public transportation.

Hostels it´s my favorite places for many reasons, but now a place to park the car it´s going to main point in next accommodation.

Now i´m reading some comments in tripadvisor about some places near downtown, Soma and Marina.

tnks a lot
Juliano

DebitNM Jun 9th, 2012 03:22 PM

What are the exact dates you need a room?

JulianoMelao Jun 9th, 2012 03:25 PM

18 to 20 august, arriving at 18 from Vegas, depart vegas around 6 a.m, drive trough Death valley and yosemite.

tnks,

DebitNM Jun 9th, 2012 03:32 PM

The Mosser has a deluxe full room with private bath for $169. It has a queen with a shared, hall bath for $119. I have stayed there, it is a really good location, nice place to stay. I doubt you are going to find anything better at any where near that price. Parking is $33 plus tax. I'd grab it if I was you.

AAA or AARP rate for room is under $107 if you should be a member of either.

easytraveler Jun 9th, 2012 07:24 PM

Elendilpickle has given you the best recommendation to meet your budget price.

Try the Hostelling International hostel at Fort Mason. It's in a beautiful location and it has free parking, which is VERY RARE in San Francisco.

Here's their website:

http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels...-060001.en.htm

They have private rooms if you want to have a place just for yourself and your wife. It's called "HI Hostel at Fisherman's Wharf", but it's a bit further west in Fort Mason, which is really a lovely place to stay.

I'm not much of a fan of the Columbus Inn et al motels because they are located on Lombard Street which is VERY NOISY. In the same area, you might want to try the Hotel Del Sol, which is "off" Lombard, is quieter, and offers free parking.

Here's a list of SF hotels from Yelp with free parking. Please check and make certain that whichever hotel you choose from the list still has free parking, as the situation changes from time to time.

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc...rancisco%2C+CA

Welcome to California! You are from Brazil or Portugal? Love the way you spell the name of our favorite city! :)

janisj Jun 9th, 2012 09:08 PM

"<i>depart vegas around 6 a.m, drive trough Death valley and yosemite.</i>"

Whoa!! You have a much bigger problem than finding a cheap room w/ parking.Your plan is next to impossible. That is nearly a TWELVE hour drive <u>without any stops</u>.

In reality it takes about 2 full days to drive from Las Vegas > Death Valley > Yosemite > San Francisco

Tomsd Jun 10th, 2012 03:16 AM

Now I am still sometimes a "Road Warrior" - but even so - it would be a very long day driving from Las Vegas - up through Death Valley and 395 - thru Yosemite and on into SF.

It's 8 hours to get to the Yosemite Village/floor alone - and then 4 more into SF - assuming you don't hit traffic.

Suggest you try to get a room http://www.nationalparkreservations....FcYBRQodC3IAZA - or even a campsite if you have a sleeping bag - or blankets. Even if you don't have a tent - you could sleep in the car one night even if it's not the most compfortable - or totally legal - but the Rangers usually don't hassle you if you are just doing it one night. Just don't have a lot of open food in the car - as if you do - the bears might come pay you a visit. :)

Check both Tuolumne Meadows or the Village at Yo for campsites - or Curry Village even for a tent cabin - and enjoy that and don't try to press on into SF - again - another 4 hours from the Valley floor, and during which time - you might fall asleep at the wheel.

JulianoMelao Jun 10th, 2012 06:47 AM

I´m from Brazil ;-)

About travel from Vegas to SF, i´m really analyzing the fast way, wont pass in Death Valley and Yosemite. Or depart vegas around 3 a.m a day before my plans and sleep near yosemite.

I just check Hi Hostel Wharf and have just shared rooms. Where did you find information about parking in this hostel?

Now i´m analyzing the hotels in yelp.

I´m really thinking about pay get a hostel near Downtown and pay to park.

My plan is to get up early, get the car and go to Golden Gate, after that stops near Wharf region or Downtown and just walk around or get public transportation.

easytraveler Jun 10th, 2012 07:08 AM

I do not advise getting a hostel in the downtown area as they are usually in a bad neighborhood.

Would suggest that you bid priceline and pay a bit more but get a decent room with paid parking. Try bidding Union Square EAst or Fisherman's Wharf. Check out biddingfortraveldotcome or betterbiddingdotcom for the current winning bids before you make a bid.

If you are willing to go up a bit in price, then check out DebitNM's suggestion of The Mosser, where, I believe the less expensive rooms have shared bathrooms. You will need to pay for parking.

It's too bad the HI hostel at Fort Mason doesn't have any rooms left for couples.

Another resource is airbnbdotcom. I recommend that you use EXTREME CAUTION when using this website. You will be staying in someone's private home/apartment. Try and get a room with at least several reviews. Don't go with a brand new listing with no reviews, if you have never used airbnb before. Also make certain of the location - some places may be very far away from where you want to be.

Good luck! Brazilians are among the friendliest people I've had the good fortune to meet in my travels!

janisj Jun 10th, 2012 07:46 AM

"<i>About travel from Vegas to SF, i´m really analyzing the fast way, wont pass in Death Valley and Yosemite. </i>"

That is not a better option.

The 'fast' route still takes 10 hours plus stops -- so in reality about 11 or 12 hours . . . and it is mostly HOT, <u>UGLY</u>, and <B><u>BORING

Tomsd Jun 10th, 2012 08:23 AM

If you want to zip it in 10 hours - go for it, but I would get up at 3 AM - go via Death Valley (hey - it would be under a 100 when you go through) - and then enjoy the beauty of Yosemite - even if you have to poach (sleep) in the parking lot for a few hours.

You could pull in between some cars - and put the seat back and grab a few hours shuteye - and then be on your way to SF without worrying about falling asleep at the wheel. You could also take a shower at Camp Curry, etc - and freshen up. Much better way to go IMO.

JulianoMelao Jun 10th, 2012 10:24 AM

Tnks.

I just decide to keep my choice and stay in Mission In at Mission st. just talk with my wife and read some comments at tripadvisor, i need a room just to sleep, i will use the car around this 1 day and pay to park at downtown.

Many tnks for the tips. :-)


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