Beresford Arms
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Beresford Arms is worth booking if you want a central, lower-cost base near Union Square with a simple breakfast offer. Skip it if you are sensitive to tired rooms, as some guests mention stained carpets or strong odours.
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This is our Budget pick for San Francisco. It is a 3-star property in the Theater District with a guest score of 8.0 out of 10 from 1,188 reviews.
It suits travellers who want to walk to the main downtown sights and keep costs down. Guests like the central setting near Union Square and public transport, and the breakfast spread of pastries, fruit, yogurt and coffee served in the lobby. The property lists family rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and facilities for disabled guests, and its tags include pets.
Skip it if room condition matters a lot to you. Most guests find it tidy and serviced daily, but some rooms are reported to have stained carpets or strong odours.
Location and getting around
The address is 701 Post Street, and the location score is 8.0. Guests describe a short walk to Union Square and to public transport.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is 1.1 km away, about 14 minutes on foot. The Transamerica Pyramid is 1.3 km, about 16 minutes, and Coit Tower 1.8 km, about 23 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and real routes in a hilly city can take longer, but all three are within reach on foot.
What guests say
The positives are location and breakfast. Guests value being close to Union Square and transport, and they mention a morning selection with pastries, fruit, yogurt and coffee in the lobby.
The negative theme is cleanliness in some rooms. The hotel is generally described as tidy with daily service, but a share of guests report stained carpets or strong odours. Read recent reviews and ask for a different room if yours has a problem.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price we saw was about €132 per night, roughly €265 for the 2-night reference stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was about €214 per night, so this sits well below the typical rate.
Our Best Value pick, Orchard Hotel, is 4 stars with an 8.8 score at about €228 per night. Our Luxury pick, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero, is 5 stars with a 9.0 score at about €1,094 per night. Beresford Arms costs roughly €96 less per night than Orchard Hotel, with a lower score and fewer listed facilities.
Listed breakfast styles are Continental and Buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 18 eligible properties in San Francisco. For the Budget slot we take the lowest eligible reference price after the upscale choice has been set aside, and Beresford Arms came out cheapest. Its review-score position was 18 of 18, so it earns its place on price and location, not on reviews.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is part of your rate. If you travel with a pet, check the policy and any fee with the property. Ask about accessibility details if you need the facilities for disabled guests.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the latest reviews on room condition before paying.
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Is Beresford Arms close to Union Square?
Guests describe it as a short walk from Union Square and public transport. The address is 701 Post Street in the Theater District.
Does Beresford Arms include breakfast?
Not confirmed for every rate. Guests mention pastries, fruit, yogurt and coffee in the lobby, and the listed styles are Continental and Buffet, so check your rate.
Is Beresford Arms clean?
Mostly, with daily service, but some guests report stained carpets or strong odours in certain rooms. Read recent reviews before booking.
How far is Beresford Arms from SFMOMA?
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is 1.1 km away, about 14 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
Is Beresford Arms good for families?
It lists family rooms and a 24-hour front desk. Confirm the room configuration for your group before booking.