The 10 best Airbnbs in San Francisco – starting as low as $83 per night

The 10 best Airbnbs in San Francisco – starting as low as $83 per night

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San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse cities in the US, with its distinctive skyline, expansive parks, lively arts and food scene, and world-famous sights like the Golden Gate Bridge. It's also famously expensive, awash in tech money in recent decades.

While real estate for sale here comes with eye-popping price tags, those prices can be much more accessible for short-term listings for visitors choosing private vacation home rentals. Beyond the affordability factor, travelers are also turning to Airbnbs for coronavirus safety; experts agree private rentals pose a lower risk than hotels in the pandemic, given the limited number of face-to-face encounters with other travelers. Plus, Airbnb's Enhanced Cleaning Initiative overhauled host cleaning protocols for guests' safety and reassurance, so they remain a popular choice among travelers.

Like San Francisco itself, the homes for rent in this market are eclectic and diverse. Some units are in historic Victorian buildings the city is famous for (hello "Full House" credits sequence). Others offer iconic views over the city's hills, green spaces, and urban views. Keep in mind most are small by the standards of other