How to Find a Cheap Place to Stay in San Francisco

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Compare room rates on a variety of booking sites.. Use discount websites to find deals.. Call the hotel or motel directly instead of booking online.

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Compare room rates on a variety of booking sites.

Step 1

Compare room rates on a variety of booking sites.

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Use discount websites to find deals.

Step 2

Use discount websites to find deals.

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Call the hotel or motel directly instead of booking online.

Step 3

Call the hotel or motel directly instead of booking online.

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Purchase someone else's reservation if you don't mind last-minute booking.

Step 4

Purchase someone else's reservation if you don't mind last-minute booking.

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Stay at a hostel instead of a hotel or motel.

Step 5

Stay at a hostel instead of a hotel or motel.

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Book your room 2 months in advance to save money.

Step 6

Book your room 2 months in advance to save money.

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Consider staying outside of San Francisco to find cheaper accommodations.

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Consider staying outside of San Francisco to find cheaper accommodations.

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Rent an entire apartment instead of staying at a hotel.

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Rent an entire apartment instead of staying at a hotel.

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Get a private or shared room instead of an entire apartment.

Step 9

Get a private or shared room instead of an entire apartment.

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Visit San Francisco during the off-season for cheaper options.

Step 10

Visit San Francisco during the off-season for cheaper options.

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Stay with family and friends who live nearby.

Step 11

Stay with family and friends who live nearby.

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Find a free bed on a hospitality exchange website.

Step 12

Find a free bed on a hospitality exchange website.

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Use an online home exchange program if you own a home.

Step 13

Use an online home exchange program if you own a home.

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Camp at a free campsite.

Step 14

Camp at a free campsite.

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