Hotels, motels and lodging in San Francisco County, CA: how many are there?

San Francisco County, California had 289 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. San Francisco County ranks 17th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 58 in California.

289establishments with paid employees
17thof 2,243 US counties
5thof 58 counties in California
~15,852jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in San Francisco County, CA, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees8328.8%
5 to 95218.1%
10 to 195017.4%
20 to 495117.7%
50 to 99155.2%
100 or more3712.8%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where San Francisco County fits in California

California has 6,417 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 58 counties; San Francisco County has 4.5% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in California

Other categories in San Francisco County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in San Francisco County, CA?

289 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does San Francisco County compare with other counties?

San Francisco County ranks 17th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 58 in California.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in San Francisco County?

29% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 36% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.