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LAST UPDATED: 2026-09-18 14:37:26
February
One of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia draws huge crowds to Chinatown, typically lifting weekend rates 20-40% to around $260-$350 per night (the exact date follows the lunar calendar, usually mid-to-late February).
March
Tens of thousands of game industry professionals fill Moscone Center and downtown hotels, often pushing rates up 50-100% to roughly $300-$450 per night.
June
Held the last full weekend of June, one of the world's biggest Pride celebrations fills the city with visitors, typically raising rates 50-100% to around $300-$450 per night.
August
The three-day music festival in Golden Gate Park draws over 200,000 attendees and usually drives rates up 40-80% to approximately $300-$420 per night.
October
The Blue Angels air shows over the Bay, ship tours and waterfront festivities draw large early-October crowds, typically lifting weekend rates 25-50% to around $270-$380 per night.
December 31
Fireworks over the Bay Bridge and big downtown celebrations send demand soaring, with rates often 50-100% above average at roughly $300-$500 per night.
Various Throughout the Year
Salesforce's massive tech conference, typically held in September or October depending on the year, brings tens of thousands of attendees to Moscone Center and can spike rates 100-200% to $400-$600+ per night.
Large tech and industry conferences such as the RSA Conference, whose dates shift between spring months from year to year, commonly add 40-80% to nightly rates, pushing averages to $280-$400.
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