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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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English
Location
385 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3831
San Francisco Inn
180 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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The hotel is very old. I thought at first, it started out as something else, but then, "it is San Francisco". I didn't choose the hotel. A friend there for a conference did because it was in their budget. At first, I was a little put off, but quickly got over it. We stayed one week. At over 160 a night, that seemed steep to me, but, "It is San Francisco". We quickly found out that a very famous drag club was right next door, as in, attached to the building. I was worried about noise, but it was never a problem. I did get to see some of the night life, and it was quite entertaining. (in a good way, totally) There is everything (and I mean everything) you need within walking distance. I quickly ran to Trader Joes and picked up breakfast things to stock in my fridge. I do not do pastry for breakfast, or cereal, and that is what you get for their included breakfast. The only protein is yogurt, which I don't do either. Having the fridge was great. It was basically a place to shower and sleep. The staff is what makes this place worth staying at (unless it's only because it's cheap "for San Francisco") There are many good places close by to eat. A few blocks away on Harrison around the I-15 entrance, near Best Buy, there is a food truck park, with a big screen TV in a sitting area that had some big baseball game going, with all the food trucks surrounding you. I had some of the BEST pizza ever from one of those trucks. A wood fired oven pizza. (still wishing I had some of that) Lots of other choices as well, all what I would call "cheap eats", but with SanFran quality. Lot's of folks come, order and sit with their family to eat, some bring their dogs, really nice outdoor atmosphere. Then, there is Rocco's Italian in the opposite direction on Folsom. Incredible everything. Of course, more pricy but totally worth it. Nothing disappoints and we went twice. From steamed clams in white wine to the blackberry pie a la mode, just incredible. Lots of locals there at lunch and dinner, which says something. The hotel is an older hotel, no elevator, and had to walk up 2 flights of stairs with the luggage, but no big deal. My AC worked great (I'm prob the only person using AC in San Francisco in October, but when we arrived, they were having a weird heat wave) Parking is free, (1st come, 1st served) we used Uber or a taxi most of the time if we didn't walk and they were always there in minutes. We did walk from fishermans wharf back to the hotel one day. It wasn't easy but we did it, and we walked many other places. Don't let the area scare you. San Francisco is really one of the safest cites anywhere. Yes, there are a lot of homeless, but I think they actually come there because the city services are so darn good. If you are looking for a less expensive place, but still located well within everything you could possibly need, this is it. And again, the staff, all the way from the front desk to housekeeping are just some of the nicest people I've ever met. Without that, I would not rate the hotel as high as I did. Its older, no room service, but they do have a delivery service that will bring you just about anything you want at any time of the day or night. Probably better than room service, less expensive and better food. Overall, I'd stay again, cool location, great staff, and for San Francisco, a bargain. The staff overall speak about 6 different languages. It came in quite handy.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from Taha A, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 29, 2023
Thank you for providing such a detailed and insightful review of your stay with us. We appreciate your thorough feedback and are delighted to hear that, despite the initial concerns about the hotel's age, you had an enjoyable experience overall. It's great to know that the location and the nearby amenities suited your needs. We're pleased that you found the staff to be accommodating and friendly, and we're especially grateful for your understanding about the hotel's older structure. Your recommendations for local eateries and your insights into the neighborhood are valuable for future guests, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experiences. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your future visits to San Francisco.
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The place is a bit of a hack, but I feel I should be a bit less critical as the staff was trying really hard to make visitors' stays enjoyable. However, they had little to work in their favour. First, the location is terrible - do not walk around here at night by yourself! The rooms are facing an open space parking lot and I actually wondered how hard it is for someone to climb to your door right from the street. In other words, it does not look like a secure place and, given the neighbourhood, this can be challenging. The doors don't close very well and the windows (which face the same parking lot) don't look to safe either.
The place seems cheap, but it is actually quite expensive for what it offers.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Response from Tania M, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Aug 29, 2013
Dear Aschiuta, We are very sorry about your unpleasant experience. But maybe it was just the circumstances you were in. Our hotel is in the Soma District of San Francisco, which is quite well known for it’s night life, but there aren’t many safety concerns in this neighborhood. People often come here for the convenience our hotel provides by being at a short distance from the great things to be enjoyed in downtown San Francisco. I am sorry, the staff should have reassured you about the how safe our property is: we have security cameras all throughout the property; there is only one entrance in and out, and only guests have access to it; and there is always a night employee on duty to assure that everything is going well. We hope you come back to stay with us, and we will make sure you enjoy your stay this time. Thank you
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While we were unable to stay at San Francisco Inn, their leniency on cancellation policy earns 5 stars, in my book. Our surgical procedure at UCSF had a last minute postponement. The inn staff took this into account, and contrary to their 48 hour cancellation policy, never did charge us.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Taha A, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 28, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your understanding and are pleased to hear that our team's flexibility on the cancellation policy has left a positive impression. We understand that unexpected circumstances, such as a surgical procedure postponement, can be challenging, and we're glad we could assist during this time. It's our priority to provide compassionate and understanding service to our guests. We hope your surgical procedure at UCSF went well, and we sincerely appreciate your kind words about our cancellation policy. If your future plans bring you to San Francisco, we would be honored to have the opportunity to host you and provide you with a positive experience. Wishing you all the best in your recovery.
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If the outside doesn't scare you, wait until you walk to your room and then enter it. I can't remember the last time I saw an old school TV in a hotel. Then to see the iron and ironing board hanging prominently in the wall next to the TV. Enough said...
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Date of stay: May 2017
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Response from Taha A, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 28, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment. Your comments about the outdated TV and the placement of the iron and ironing board are duly noted. We value your input, and we will use this feedback to make necessary improvements to enhance the overall guest experience. If there's anything specific you feel we could address or if there are additional details you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We appreciate your candidness and the opportunity to make things right. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back with an improved experience.
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I stayed here Nov 4 - Nov 8 2015 with 2 friends and for the price and location it was everything we needed. We spent most of the day out, but at night we slept well and our car was secure in the parking lot downstairs. By around 10 pm the lot gets full. There are about 10 spots I believe. The location was close to interesting parts/bars/restaurants that are walking distance but the public transportation was very useful to get to further places (until 12am because it stops running around that time). The staff was very helpful and the breakfast items were great morning snacks (mini-cereals, juice, milk, coffee, granola bars).
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Date of stay: November 2015
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Response from Taha A, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 29, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at the San Francisco Inn and for sharing your positive experience. We are delighted to hear that our hotel met your needs during your four-night stay in November 2015. It's great to know that our location, price, and secure parking were convenient for your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding our staff and the breakfast items, and we're pleased that you found our team helpful and the morning snacks enjoyable. We value your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the San Francisco Inn on your future visits to the city. If there's anything specific you'd like us to consider for your next stay, please feel free to let us know. Safe travels, and we look forward to serving you again!
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San Francisco was great to visit...if I went again would not go back to Fisherman's Wharf (except to see the sea lions).highly over rated and over priced (Red Lobster better seafood ..lol) China town is a must...fresh and tasty food at reasonable prices)..Coits Tower, very interesting, great view...Wine tour and Muir Forest excursion (Roman was our tour host) excellent a must do!!! Alcatraz was amazing.... Weather was not the greatest, perfect for walking( over 4 miles a day) lombard street is also a must..transit system excellent, easy to use, drivers very accommodating..u can walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard, jog..very active city..easy to get around...invest in good runners
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Date of stay: May 2015
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Response from San Francisco Inn, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Jan 2, 2024
It sounds like you had a mixed experience in San Francisco! Exploring different areas like Chinatown, Coit Tower, and the wine tour at Muir Forest seems like it made the trip enjoyable. Alcatraz and Lombard Street are iconic spots indeed. The city's diverse transportation options do make it convenient for getting around, and it's great to hear that the transit system and activities were accommodating. Investing in good footwear is always a wise choice for all the walking in such an active city! Your insights into places to visit and experiences will certainly be helpful for others planning a trip to San Francisco.
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Estuve alojada con mi esposo por 5 dias en este hotel, no es lujoso pero para nosotros cumplió con todo lo básico que debe tener un alojamiento: buena ubicación, cama cómoda, limpio y seguro. Tiene parqueo (algo muy importante en San Francisco) el personal es amable, tiene desayuno (básico) y wifi gratuito.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Response from San Francisco Inn, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 29, 2023
Sounds like a pretty satisfying stay! Convenience and location are essential, right? Was there anything else that caught your attention about the hotel or that you wanted to highlight?glad to have host a kind soul thank you for trusting us with your precious You.please do come again to an improved space.nos vemos pronto, adios!
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I recently visited SFO, and booked this hotel only because I was looking for hotel offering free parking near Union Square.
The hotel is well managed and the staff was very hospitable, Srikant the guy at the Front desk was very helpful.
Had read enough about the quality of breakfast, but must say they are making efforts to improve.
I strongly recommend this to everyone
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Response from San Francisco Inn, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Jan 2, 2024
Thank you for choosing our hotel during your visit to SFO! I'm delighted to hear that you found our establishment well-managed and our staff hospitable, particularly Srikant at the front desk. It's great to know that you noticed our efforts to enhance the breakfast quality as well. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you and others again in the future.
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We stayed at the San Francisco Inn a week ago for 5 nights. Our review is reflective of the price we paid for the hotel. We scored a great deal on Booking.com and were very impressed with the facilities and quality of services for the price. Prior to this hotel, we were staying in hostels for the same (or more) amount. We much preferred having our own private room with the in-room essentials such as a fridge, microwave, private bathroom, TV, etc. The room was average size, but perfect for what we needed. The free breakfast was an added bonus and definitely saved us a lot of money not having to eat at a cafe every morning. They had a large variety of options (cereals, fruits, yoghurt, juices, danishes), plus they had coffee on the go throughout the day. Awesome for me as a coffee lover! Our room was serviced daily.
The location was pretty good. It was a fair distance from downtown San Fran (about 30 minutes walk to Union Square), but public transport made getting there very simple. The bus stopped right on the corner of the street, about 10m from the hotel. It had a clear direct route into town. Trader Joe's, the local grocery store, was also very close, making grocery shopping highly convenient. It was only a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
The staff were very helpful with all of our questions about sightseeing and evn recommended a few hotspots around town. Overall, very good value for money. We would highly recommend this place if you are travelling on a budget.
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Date of stay: January 2014
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Response from San Francisco Inn, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for such a comprehensive review of your stay with us! We're thrilled to hear that you found great value in what our hotel offers, especially considering the price point. It's fantastic to know that the in-room amenities, daily room service, and the variety in the complimentary breakfast added to your positive experience. We're glad our location worked well for you, and that public transport accessibility and nearby amenities like Trader Joe's made your stay more convenient. Our team is delighted that they could assist with sightseeing tips and recommendations, contributing to your overall satisfaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us, especially for fellow travelers on a budget. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back whenever your travels bring you to San Francisco again!
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The rooms where big, clean and the complex is very secure. The staff where amazing and so helpful. Close to everything and you can walk to most attractions in the SF city. For what your paying its definetly value for money! Highly Recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Response from San Francisco Inn, General Manager at San Francisco Inn
Responded Dec 31, 2023
We're thrilled you found our spacious, clean rooms and secure environment to your liking! Our team always strives to provide exceptional service and assistance to make your stay memorable. Being conveniently located close to many attractions in San Francisco is indeed a plus. Offering value for your money is important to us, and we're glad you found that here. Thank you for the glowing recommendation! We look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're in the city.
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When booking we requested a parking space. There are only about 30 rooms and possibly 20 spaces. We had no trouble. Whilst there you dont really need a car. Enjoy.
No, parking is limited and quite small. Unless they have changed the policy, I would call to double check. Your best bet would be to park and maybe take Uber or lyft around the city or even public transportation.
There are more places to choose from in the San Francisco area.
PRICE RANGE
₱5,902 - ₱8,488 (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 / Downtown / SoMa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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