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Hotels Near San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Ranked by Transfer Convenience

These five hotels near SFO airport were chosen based on taxi time to the terminal, shuttle availability, BART access, and star rating. Every property sits within a 10-minute taxi ride of SFO, and each one connects to the airport via at least one reliable transfer method. Travelers who want to minimize transit friction after a long flight will find the clearest options here.

How we ranked these SFO airport hotels

Taxi time to the terminal set the order. Hotels with shorter door-to-terminal drive times rank higher, regardless of star rating or brand. Within a 3-minute taxi time window, properties with confirmed shuttle service move ahead of those without. Transit time via BART and the SFO AirTrain broke further ties, followed by star rating and then alphabetical order. Every distance and transfer time was cross-checked against Bay Area geography and known road patterns around Airport Blvd, Bayshore Hwy, and the SFO campus perimeter.

SFO airport hotels at a glance

HotelStarsTaxi to SFOShuttle
Nearest BART
Grand Hyatt at SFO44 minYesSFO BART (on-campus AirTrain)
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport46 minYesMillbrae BART (1 min walk)
The Westin San Francisco Airport47 minYesMillbrae BART (5 min walk)
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport48 minYesSFO BART via AirTrain
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport49 minYesSFO BART via AirTrain

Transfer tips for SFO travelers

  • The SFO AirTrain runs 24 hours and connects all terminals to the BART SFO station at no extra charge beyond your BART fare.
  • BART's Yellow Line runs direct from SFO to Millbrae, where you can transfer to the Red Line for downtown San Francisco. The trip from SFO to Civic Center takes about 30 minutes.
  • Hotel shuttles at SFO pick up from the designated hotel shuttle zones on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level. Follow the blue 'Hotel Shuttles' signs after collecting your bags.
  • Rideshare and taxi pickup at SFO moved to the Domestic Garage. Budget an extra 5 to 8 minutes to reach the pickup zone from baggage claim.
  • If you're staying at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, you can reach the hotel via AirTrain without leaving the airport campus, which makes it the fastest option for early-morning departures.

What to expect from SFO-area hotel transfers

Most hotels along Airport Blvd and Bayshore Hwy sit 5 to 10 minutes from the terminal by taxi or rideshare, but actual door-to-gate time depends on which terminal you're departing from and whether you factor in the AirTrain connection between terminals. Hotels in Millbrae, such as the Aloft and the Westin, benefit from direct BART access at Millbrae Station, which puts them on the same rail line as SFO. For travelers on early or late flights, shuttle-equipped properties reduce the unpredictability of rideshare surge pricing. We have a separate page for pet-friendly hotels in San Francisco if that's a priority alongside airport access.

Our Picks

Top Hotels

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae

8.31,678 reviews
1 min walk to Millbrae BART Station (Yellow Line/Red Line)
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

835 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame

8.0608 reviews
18 min walk to SFO BART Station (Yellow Line)
Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

55 South McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, Millbrae

10.02,152 reviews
5 min walk to SFO BART Station (Yellow Line)
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame

8.31,218 reviews
20 min walk to SFO BART Station (Yellow Line)
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The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae

8.21,914 reviews
5 min walk to Millbrae BART Station (Yellow Line/Red Line)

FAQs

Common Questions

The Grand Hyatt at SFO sits on the airport campus at 55 S McDonnell Rd and connects to the International Terminal via the on-campus AirTrain in about 4 minutes. No other hotel on this list gets you to a departure gate faster.

All five hotels on this list offer complimentary airport shuttles. The Grand Hyatt uses the on-campus AirTrain rather than a shuttle vehicle. The Aloft, Westin, Hyatt Regency, and DoubleTree each run dedicated shuttle buses to and from SFO. Pickup zones for hotel shuttles are on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level, marked with blue 'Hotel Shuttles' signs.

Yes. The Aloft and the Westin are both within walking distance of Millbrae BART Station, where the Yellow Line runs direct to SFO BART Station in about 10 minutes. From SFO BART, the AirTrain connects to all terminals at no extra charge. The other three hotels are farther from a BART station and rely on shuttles or taxis for the airport leg.

BART's Yellow Line runs from SFO BART Station to Civic Center/UN Plaza in about 30 minutes. The same line stops at Millbrae, Powell Street, Montgomery Street, and Embarcadero along the way. Trains run frequently during peak hours and every 20 minutes late at night.

Rideshare and taxi pickups at SFO are in the Domestic Garage, accessible from the Arrivals/Baggage Claim level. Budget an extra 5 to 8 minutes to reach the pickup zone after collecting your bags, especially during peak arrival windows.

All five hotels on this list are 4-star properties with confirmed shuttle service. The Hyatt Regency, DoubleTree by Hilton, Aloft, Westin, and Grand Hyatt all sit within 10 minutes of SFO by taxi and offer complimentary transfers to the terminal.

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