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385 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3831
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#202 of 343 hotels in San Francisco
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We offer cozy & comfortable rooms right in the heart of the city! Stay in the HAPPENING part of San Francisco at very affordable prices!Fisherman's wharf, Golden Gate, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, ect are just few of the names of fun places near our hotel. Are you on a family vacation? Restaurants, museums, parks and every thing your family needs to stay entertained. Are you on a business trip? Need to relax and unwind after a long day? You are at the perfect place! Trendy hangouts are just around the corner! We offer a single queen and double queen rooms.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Vending machine
Non-smoking hotel
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Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Telephone
Clothes rack
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Hair dryer
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Refrigerator
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70Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
25Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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RoadWarrior268 wrote a review Oct 2023
Really northern California45 contributions18 helpful votes
It's hard to believe I'm in the same place as this listing and reviews. On checking in, I found a room with no chairs at all, no phone (or visible phone jack), no bedside lamps or clock radio, no artwork on the walls, and no flowers as shown in the photo. The cables for the TV set were a jumbled mess hanging below the set. The refrigerator compressor was so noisy it vibrated the vanity counter above it. I walked down the 3 flights to the office, where the clerk was surprised that there was no chair and said there must be a phone, because he called and it rang. I invited him to come up a find it. Safa was very pleasant, had no more luck finding a phone than I had, but rounded up a dining chair that placed my laptop at armpit height. As the evening wore on, I discovered the bathroom light doesn't work. The common areas are in desperate need of deep cleaning and maintenance. Though I reserved the room for 3 nights, I plan to tough it out through tonight and look for another spot for the remainder of my time in SF.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Bryan G wrote a review Aug 2023
San Francisco, California1 contribution
The staff was very informative, polite, and kind. The front desk manager walked me from the office and down the sidewalk to show me the entrance to where I could find my room. He even helped me solve a kind of tricky situation with competence and ease allowing for compromise and a win-win situation. Honest folks here and a nice stay over.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Anthony G wrote a review Aug 2023
2 contributions4 helpful votes
The staff woke us at 4:30 am to resolve THEIR error, and it obviously could have waited until my children were up. Or they could have just been competent and solved it. Not an apology or offer to MAKE IT RIGHT. The "free parking" is entirely insufficient, no assurance you can park. Lighting in bathrooms is flickering brown neon. The refrigerator rattled all night. Seeking refund.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: DON'T STAY AT THE SAN FRANCISCO INN. IT'S A DUMP AND THE STAFF ARE UNABLE TO MANAGE THE HOTEL
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Edoardo Vattimo wrote a review May 2023
Sao Paulo, SP9 contributions7 helpful votes
Horrible experience. I know it is a cheap hotel, but I booked it because it had free parking. However, they have very few spots, much less than the number of rooms. As it is a first-come first-served basis and there were no spots left, I had to park on the street. Moreover, the bed was horrible. One of the worst beds I have ever slept on. I woke up with sore back. During the night, someone tried to enter my room. It was scary. It was someone who said he tried to open my door by mistake. Avoid!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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scarffejw wrote a review Sep 2021
Alexandria, Virginia14 contributions1 helpful vote
We stayed one night in the San Francisco Inn as we had an early flight the next morning. The Inn is centrally located with easy access to route 101 South towards the airport. Quick check-in and was lucky to get car parking which is on a first come basis. Room was smelly with dated decor. Several lamps had broken shades, carpet not vacuumed properly. Bathroom and shower clean but only a handtowel and small towel provided. No large towels. Room had coffee maker and microwave. Sheets on bed were very thin with 3 pillows !!. Overall it was a good price though not the best neighborhood. If you are looking for place that's cheap with no frills then its fine.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Jesse R wrote a review Aug 2021
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We are long time guest been staying here way before the pandemic, the owner and staff are always commanding with are request. Has a fridge, has a microwave, has a coffee maker, has lots of channels, bed is nice, bathroom on top floor has a sunroof which was nice...
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Angelica L wrote a review May 2021
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Has a fridge, has a microwave, has a coffee maker, has lots of channels, bed is nice, bathroom on top floor has a sunroof which was nice. Good service, lots of parking. Good cheap stop, would recommend :)
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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SashaB2010 wrote a review Nov 2018
Kitchener, Canada34 contributions44 helpful votes
We stayed in San Francisco as a stop over on our way to Hawaii so we didn't want anything special, just a clean place to sleep. This place did the trick, clean room, it had a fridge which was nice, and a microwave. The area isn't the best, a little sketchy at night and really not much to do. But if you are just looking for a clean place to sleep, this is perfect.
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Nicole M wrote a review Nov 2018
1 contribution1 helpful vote
This gets 2 stars because the staff is nice and the rooms relatively cheap, but this place is a janky motel and I found it very uncomfortable, lacking a few key amenities. Cannot imagine how anyone could give this a 4 star rating? My guess is those folks have never traveled before or have very low self-esteem and don't think they deserve comfort. Pros: - Friendly staff - Clean bedding - Easy proximity to mid-Market, downtown, and the Stud, if you're into that place Cons: - No elevator anon ground floor rooms, although the front desk clerk did help me carry my luggage up the stairs - Beds and pillows are very firm, terrible for side sleepers or anyone who prefers or needs a medium or soft bed. I'm writing this at 4:30am because I can't sleep for fear of hurting my back - Beds don't have proper blankets, just a very thin one between two top sheets and a bizarre faux blanket at the foot of the bed that is just a thin, 18" x 48" runner. I had to ask for another blanket and the desk clerk had to check to see if they had one. - Very thin walls. I thought I was used to noise but you can hear 9th Street as if it were in your room, and the pigeons are an intermittent nuisance. - Room was clean, but the decor is so run down, it doesn't look it. I had to check the tub surface with my handset see if it was clean because it is so worn. - Carpet, not so clean. - Rooms are tiny, which would be fine if comfortable, but exacerbates the discomfort I'm beating myself up for not checking out the reviews first, so that's on me. But my expectations really weren't very high - I just needed a clean, quiet-ish place I could sleep for a couple of nights while in town for work. But the San Francisco Inn cannot provide that.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Jani wrote a review Sep 2018
16 contributions5 helpful votes
When we arrived room was cold like 66 F. The heater started to heat at night and second day room was comfortable warm. Rooms are small and you can everything on streets in the room. Although room was just renewed.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$68 - $102 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
vagabond inn san francisco (civic center) hotel san francisco, vagabond hotel san francisco
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoDowntown San Francisco / SoMa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Inn
Which popular attractions are close to San Francisco Inn?
Nearby attractions include Oasis (0.4 km), Reason (0.3 km), and DNA Lounge (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at San Francisco Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at San Francisco Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at San Francisco Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at San Francisco Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to San Francisco Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rocco's Cafe, Sightglass Coffee, and SoMa Streat Food Park.
Is San Francisco Inn located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of San Francisco.
Are there any historical sites close to San Francisco Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Golden Gate Bridge (7.9 km), Alcatraz Island (6.1 km), and City Lights Booksellers (2.8 km).