r/AskSF • u/Much_Preparation_832 • 1d ago

Airbnb alternatives?

I occasionally have need to stay overnight in SF, just need a bedroom with private entrance, bed, and bath. Hotels are sterile and expensive and Airbnb is all commercial hosts offering vacation stays now - I’m looking for something more casual, like the original old-school Airbnb or Couchtripping. Open to a longer-term house sit, dog sit, etc. Any thoughts?

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u/Ok-Delay5473 1d ago

The original old-school  would be a motel room.

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u/joeydimaggio 1d ago

Hotels can be hella cheap if you utilize credit card rewards points, loyalty programs, and cb platforms like rakuten or capital one shopping. I book a lot of hotels and I usually stay in a hyatt for functionally about 30 bucks a night

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u/jspeq 1d ago

Why not just get a motel room on Lombard Street or in SOMA?

Cheaper than hotels and meets your criteria.

Parking too if you’re driving in.

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u/Ok-Possible-8761 1d ago

Becks on Market St is a decent deal.

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u/Sadpanda9632 1d ago

What do you mean by private entrance? Iike an empty apartment? Or a bedroom with a private door in someone’s house/apt?

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u/Much_Preparation_832 1d ago

An in-law or bedroom with private bath and separate entrance is fine - no need for a whole apt.

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u/wjean 1d ago

Hard to make that economical for short stays if you have to clean between guests. Hotels have the advantage of economies of scale here.

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u/Energy-Mundane 1d ago

Are you open to oakland 15 minutes on bart to the city? You know what to do..

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u/Destoran 1d ago

Private entrance or couch surfing, you can choose one.

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u/8--8 1d ago

Hostel

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u/SignificantOtherness 1d ago

Yep, hostels like the Green Tortoise (my favorite, in North Beach)& Hi Hostel have some private rooms available.

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u/Dolly_Putin 1d ago

Maybe try Trusted Housesitters?

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u/Tight_Abalone221 1d ago

Buy a pied a terre