Hotels near San Francisco International Airport ranked for early flights and layovers

Nine hotels within 1.3 miles of SFO, ranked by Navan for early flights, layovers, and Park and Fly.

Last Updated: September 9, 2026
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Why one hotel rides AirTrain and eight sit on the Peninsula

Grand Hyatt at SFO is the only hotel on the AirTrain. Navan booking data then clusters the other eight in Millbrae, Burlingame, and San Bruno, a shuttle hop from the Departures courtesy zone.

  • Closest hotel: Grand Hyatt at SFO at 0.8 miles, on the AirTrain Red Line

  • Distance range: All 9 hotels sit within 1.3 miles in Millbrae, Burlingame, and San Bruno

  • Loyalty programs: World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Wyndham Rewards

  • Shuttle pickup: Departures Level center island at Terminals 1, 2, and 3; International on Arrivals

Top Hotels Near San Francisco International Airport

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

9.2 Rating (2,125 Reviews)

0.8 miles from San Francisco International Airport

55 S McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA 94128

The only stay on the AirTrain loop, built for the business traveler who wants a 4 AM walk to the Red Line instead of a shuttle gamble. Quail and Crane covers a sit-down dinner, and about 15,000 square feet of meeting space handles a fly-in huddle without leaving airport grounds.

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The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

8.3 Rating (2,408 Reviews)

1.1 miles from San Francisco International Airport

1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94030

Book the indoor pool and Grill and Vine when a delayed inbound still needs a real dinner and a lap. Complimentary airport shuttle runs around the clock, and about 14,000 square feet of meeting space plus a 24-hour fitness center cover a layover that turns into a work block.

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Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

8.3 Rating (1,408 Reviews)

1.1 miles from San Francisco International Airport

401 E Millbrae Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

A 24-hour shuttle plus an indoor pool for the inbound that lands after midnight and still wants a drink downstairs. The 24-hour fitness center covers a layover that stretches into a work block, and Millbrae Station sits a short walk away for BART.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

8.2 Rating (3,432 Reviews)

1.2 miles from San Francisco International Airport

1390 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Free Bright Side breakfast and a courtyard pool make this the value pick on El Camino Real when two included perks beat a restaurant receipt. Complimentary airport shuttle runs from 4:45 AM through 11:30 AM and again from 4 PM through 11 PM, so confirm timing for a dawn departure.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station

9 Rating (337 Reviews)

1.2 miles from San Francisco International Airport

161 NORTH ROLLINS RD, Millbrae, CA 94030

Millbrae Station sits at the door, so BART to SFO or downtown happens without a hotel van. Complimentary buffet breakfast runs weekdays from 6:30 AM, and an indoor pool plus rooftop terrace help when a Peninsula overnight stretches past one night.

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The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

8.8 Rating (810 Reviews)

1.3 miles from San Francisco International Airport

1375 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Thirty-four rooms on El Camino Real for the business traveler who wants a boutique scale and free self-parking instead of a 300-room tower. Complimentary continental breakfast runs from 6 AM, and free on-site parking supports a short Park and Fly.

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Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

8.3 Rating (4,507 Reviews)

1.3 miles from San Francisco International Airport

1550 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066

Skip the full-service price on a 48-room San Bruno stay with refrigerators, microwaves, and a scheduled airport van. Complimentary breakfast and free parking cover a crash-and-fly night, and the shuttle runs on a schedule, so confirm the window for a 5 AM push.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport

7.9 Rating (645 Reviews)

1.3 miles from San Francisco International Airport

250 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

When breakfast has to start on time, this 86-room Millbrae stay puts a complimentary buffet out from 6:30 AM. A fitness center and business center cover a fly-in work block, and self-parking sits on site for a Park and Fly, with no hotel shuttle on the property.

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Hampton Inn & Suites San Francisco-Burlingame-Airport South

Hampton Inn & Suites San Francisco-Burlingame-Airport South

7.7 Rating (539 Reviews)

1.3 miles from San Francisco International Airport

1755 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Hilton Honors points on Old Bayshore Highway for the business traveler who wants a free buffet breakfast and a scheduled airport van. Complimentary breakfast runs from 6 AM, and a fitness center plus refrigerators in the rooms cover a Burlingame overnight before an early SFO push.

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What is in the Area

Restaurants & Cafés
  • Quail and Crane at Grand Hyatt handles client dinners on airport grounds. Reserve ahead on busy nights.
  • The cafe at Grand Hyatt covers coffee and a laptop hour without leaving the AirTrain loop.
  • Cheung Hing at 245 El Camino Real serves Cantonese BBQ from 10:30 AM, a local pick on a Millbrae layover.
  • In-N-Out at 11 Rollins Road sits across from Millbrae Station for a late burger after a delayed inbound.
Parking
  • Long-Term Parking Garages 1 and 2 cap at $27 per 24 hours and connect via the AirTrain Blue Line.
  • Domestic Garage drive-up rates run higher, with a published maximum up to $50 per 24 hours as of FY 2026/27.
  • Book SFO parking online at least a day ahead to lock the lower prepaid rate. Cancel up to 2 hours before entry.
  • Millbrae and Burlingame hotels often sell Park and Fly that beats the garage daily max on trips of several days.
Transport Links
  • AirTrain Red Line loops terminals, BART, and Grand Hyatt in about nine minutes, 24 hours a day.
  • Hotel shuttles pick up at the Departures Level center island at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • BART from the International Terminal station reaches downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes.
  • Rideshare pickup sits on Level 5 of the Domestic Garage, not at the terminal curb.
Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest
  • Bayfront Park sits next to the Westin and Aloft for a short reset walk between flights.
  • The Shops at Tanforan in San Bruno cover a mall layover without a downtown trip.
  • Moscone Center sits about 13 miles north. Treat it as a downtown stay, not a walk from Millbrae.
  • Oracle Park and Chase Center sit downtown. Save them for a full free evening, not a tight connection.
Business Extras & Local Insights
  • Grand Hyatt lists about 15,000 square feet of meeting space, the cluster conference option on airport grounds.
  • The Westin lists about 14,000 square feet and 10 meeting rooms on Old Bayshore Highway.
  • Residence Inn at Millbrae Station sits on BART and Caltrain for a Peninsula fly-in without a car.
  • Several hotels run 24-hour business centers for boarding passes and last-minute decks.
Safety & Quick Tips
  • Confirm shuttle hours before you book. Westin and Aloft run 24-hour vans. La Quinta West stops overnight.
  • Wait at the Hotel Courtesy Shuttle Zone on the Departures Level, not Arrivals, at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • Sunday BART starts at 8:08 AM from SFO. A dawn Sunday departure needs a shuttle or rideshare.
  • AirTrain may run slower from 11 PM through 5 AM during nightly maintenance. Add buffer on a red-eye.

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