Budget — San Francisco

Reference budget €240-300/day/person — SF is one of the world's most expensive cities (world top 10, just after Hong Kong and NYC). Accommodation (50-60% budget): Union Square 3* €250-450/night, SoMa 4* €300-500 (Marriott Marquis, W Hotel, St Regis), Nob Hill historic luxury €400-800 (1907 Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton, Stanford Court, Mark Hopkins), Mission/Hayes Valley boutique €200-400 (Inn San Francisco, Proper Hotel), Hotel Boheme North Beach €200-350, Airbnb €150-300/night (often illegal SF, check). Food: Sightglass/Blue Bottle cafe breakfast $12-20/person, La Taqueria Mission burrito $12-18 lunch (very affordable), Molinari Deli Italian sandwich $15-25, mid-range restaurant dinner $60-100/person (Foreign Cinema, State Bird Provisions, Lazy Bear, Rich Table), Michelin gourmet $200-400 (3-star Saison, 3-star Quince, 3-star Atelier Crenn, SingleThread). Tip 18-20% + 8.625% sales tax (count +27%). Activities: Alcatraz $45 (4-6 week-ahead booking), SFMOMA $25, de Young Museum $20, California Academy of Sciences $45, Exploratorium $35, Cable Car $8/ride, $24/day Muni Visitor Passport unlimited, Sausalito ferry $14 return, Muir Woods $15 booking, Napa Valley tasting $30-60/winery. Transport: Muni Pass $24/day, Uber $10-25 ride, BART SFO airport $10 (45 min Downtown), car rental for excursions $50-100/day, hotel parking $50-80/day. Total 4 nights for 2 people excl. flights: €3,000-5,500.