finding a cozy spot to nap in san francisco after a red-eye

We’re landing at SFO from Hawaii at 7 in the morning, and our next flight isn’t until 11 at night. That’s a whopping 16 hours to kill, and honestly, I’m already dreading how tired I’ll be. I tried checking hotels and Airbnbs, but they all want us to check in at 3 or 4pm—what’s up with that? I just want a place to crash for a few hours, not a full night! I thought about just wandering around the city, but after a long flight, dragging our suitcases through San Francisco’s hills sounds like a recipe for sore backs and cranky moods. Plus, I’m not exactly keen on napping on a park bench or in a noisy café. Have any of you found a decent spot to rest near SFO or downtown? Maybe a day-use hotel or a quiet lounge? I’m looking for somewhere that doesn’t break the bank but also doesn’t feel like I’m camping out in a bus station. It’s funny—airports are open 24/7, but finding a place to actually rest in between flights feels impossible. Anyone else run into this problem? I’d love to hear what worked for you, especially if you’ve done the SFO layover shuffle before. I feel like there’s got to be a better way than just wandering around like a zombie all day. #SanFrancisco #TravelTips #LayoverLife #Travel