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This motel is located in San Francisco's Marina District, minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other attractions. The motel offers free on-site parking.

Lombard Plaza Motel is near the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The shops and restaurants of Chestnut Street are also close by.

The room felt modern, well kept, maintained, and clean. The bed was clean, good shower, awsome size. Cozy room with comfortable couch to just sit and relax. Good size for TV. Staff were friendly and helpful. We walked to pier 39 and took us 25 min so location was great for the price with parking infront of our room. We'll be back for sure.

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8
Very Good
1,313 reviews
Price from
$135.45
per night

Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street. FREE Guest Limited Parking on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Basis and FREE WiFi are included in all rooms.

that there was available parking. The gentleman at the front desk was vey friendly and helpful. the room was clean and well maintained.

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8.1
Very Good
2,250 reviews
Price from
$116.10
per night

Less 1 minutes’ walk from the Presidio National Recreation Area in a peaceful area of San Francisco, Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco features views of Central San Francisco. It offers rooms with free WiFi and serves a daily free breakfast.

Each guest room at this motel features a refrigerator and an in-room coffee machine. Guest rooms include a cable TV with HBO film channels.

The location is great. Nice area and close to famous attractions. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

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8.1
Very Good
1,051 reviews
Price from
$151
per night

Located off the famous Lombard Street, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi. It is less than 2 miles from Fishermans Wharf. Free on-site car parking is available.

Rooms at Motel Marina are fitted with wooden furniture and framed artwork, and equipped with flat-screen TVs. Rooms with self-catering kitchen facilities are available.

blast from the past. family owned charming. as if traveled via time machine to a wonderful california motel in the 60's. individual townhouse like units over garages in a fantastic garden. quiet enough for being on a busy thoroughfare,

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8.3
Very Good
857 reviews
Price from
$153
per night

This hotel is located on Lombard Street in San Francisco and is one mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel features free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

La Casa Inn rooms include a refrigerator and cable TV. The rooms also feature private bathrooms.

The Inn is located in a nice area of San Francisco that seems safe. We liked the rooms, which have been renovated recently. They are spacious, the bathroom was nice and the beds were comfortable. You can also find a small fridge, a microwave and a small coffee maker. The staff was friendly, checkin and checkout were quick and easy.

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8.5
Very Good
618 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Beck's Motor Lodge is ideally located only moments from the city's historic cable car lines, offering direct access to Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Dolores Park and San Francisco’s Mission District are just 15 minutes’ walk away from this motel. A number of antique shops, cafes and unique stores are located in the neighbourhood.

my hotel room was Nicer than my apartment!

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8.4
Very Good
828 reviews
Price from
$159
per night

Centrally located between Van Ness Avenue and San Francisco’s stylish Russian Hill, Castle Inn is just 1.6 km from Chinatown, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. All rooms offer free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided.

The iconic Palace of Fine Arts is 3 km from Castle Inn. Golden Gate Park is 8 km away. The Powell/Hyde cable car line is 3 minutes’ walk from the motel.

Amazing location, very clean, nice place, big room, huge bed, great friendly staff, parking available

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8.2
Very Good
330 reviews
Price from
$168.98
per night

Situated on the famous “crooked” Lombard Street and just 6.4 km from the Golden Gate Bridge, Francisco Bay Inn provides free guest parking.

Offering free WiFi, guest rooms feature a cable TV with HBO film channels, a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities.

It was totally fine. Clean safe good area

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8.3
Very Good
106 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Located 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown, this San Francisco motel offers city tour tickets at the front desk. Guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and free WiFi.

The Golden Gate Bridge is 3 miles from Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District. San Francisco International Airport is 16 miles from the motel.

nice place to stay in the hearth of san francisco. very comfy and clean place, nice staff, good internet connection.

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8.1
Very Good
87 reviews
Price from
$114.75
per night

This San Francisco motel is 10 minutes' drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The motel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

The Golden Gate Bridge is 5 minutes' drive from the San Francisco Surf Motel. The Financial District is 3 miles away.

Was comfortable and a great location re food and public transport

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6.5
Review score
1,834 reviews
Price from
$79.99
per night

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  • Surf Motel
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,834 reviews

    This San Francisco motel is 10 minutes' drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The motel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with free WiFi.

    perfect location friendly staff good sized rooms

  • Town House Motel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,353 reviews

    Highly rates as Centrally Located Motel by customers. Town House Motel is located in San Francisco's lively Marina District, offers a convenient location for exploring the city.

    location good. no breakfast why the question ? room ok

  • Motel Capri
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,242 reviews

    Located in San Francisco's Marina District, Motel Capri offers comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. The Palace of Fine Arts Theater is just 1 mi away.

    breakfast was simple but adequate. Bed was great!!

  • Union Hotel
    Budget options available
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 630 reviews

    Union Hotel is located in San Francisco, less than 0.6 mi away from Dolores Park and 1.1 mi away from San Francisco City Hall.

    clean and safe. Personal was helpful. Bart at the door

  • Presidio Parkway Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 441 reviews

    Nestled in San Francisco's Marina District, at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Clean good Location good Price good Parking good 😊

  • Civic Center Motor Inn
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 703 reviews

    This centrally located motel is 1 mi away from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square. Guest rooms include free WiFi. An outdoor swimming pool is offered to guests of this motel.

    room is clean and good condition and price is good

  • SOMA Park Inn
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 431 reviews

    Located in San Francisco's South of Market district, SOMA Park Inn is a completely nonsmoking motel offering rooms with free WiFi.

    Great price, clean, next to BART station and the city centre.

  • Beach Motel
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 92 reviews

    Located 10 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, Beach Motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi. This motel features free limited parking.

    it was so close to the beach and it is a beautiful beach!

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in San Francisco

  • La Casa Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 618 reviews

    This hotel is located on Lombard Street in San Francisco and is one mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel features free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Great spot near to the Warf. Great price for a perfect service.

  • Beck's Motor Lodge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews

    The colorful Castro District in San Francisco is home to this charming motel, nestled on a tree-lined street near local attractions. Free WiFi and free parking are included.

    We loved this place so much, clean comfy and stylish!

  • Francisco Bay Inn
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 105 reviews

    Located on the famous “crooked” Lombard Street and just 4 mi from the Golden Gate Bridge, Francisco Bay Inn provides free guest parking.

    Nice room, great location - easy location for our stay

  • Marina Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 857 reviews

    Located off the famous Lombard Street, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi. It is less than 2 miles from Fishermans Wharf. Free on-site car parking is available.

    Private, clean and comfy beds.Bus stop at the door, many restaurants close by

  • Castle Inn
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 328 reviews

    Centrally located between Van Ness Avenue and San Francisco’s stylish Russian Hill, Castle Inn is just 1 mi from Chinatown, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf. All rooms offer free WiFi.

    La ubicación excelente, muy buena atención del personal.

  • Greenwich Inn
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,250 reviews

    Located in the San Francisco's Marina District, this motel is 15 minutes' walk to the Palace of Fine Arts and a minutes' walk to popular shops, restaurants and bars on Union Street.

    Super friendly and helpful staff, good value for your money!

  • Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 87 reviews

    Located 2 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown, this San Francisco motel offers city tour tickets at the front desk. Guest rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator and free WiFi.

    Emplacement de l'hôtel et service des employés

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,052 reviews

    Less 1 minutes’ walk from the Presidio National Recreation Area in a peaceful area of San Francisco, Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco features views of Central San Francisco.

    Very close to the Golden Bridge and other tourist attractions

  • Lombard Plaza Motel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,313 reviews

    This motel is in San Francisco's Marina District, minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and other attractions. The motel has free on-site parking.

    That's so adorable Motel😊 and staff so kind 😍☺️

  • Inn on Broadway
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,604 reviews

    Conveniently located on Van Ness and Broadway in San Francisco, Inn on Broadway features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is provided. The Golden Gate Bridge is a 10-minute drive away.

    The rooms were spacious and very clean. Comfy beds.

  • Geary Parkway Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 678 reviews

    Within walking distance of Golden Gate Park and a short bus ride from San Francisco city center, this motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Nice room with good beds Bathroom good Bus stops nearby

  • Pacific Heights Inn
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 435 reviews

    This San Francisco hotel on Union Street is 1 mi from Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Heights Inn offers guests a free parking and free WiFi in every room.

    we always choose the Pacific Heights when in San Francisco

  • Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,228 reviews

    Less than 1 mi away from Fisherman's Wharf and offering easy access to popular San Francisco city center attractions, this conveniently located motel features a 24-hour multi-lingual front desk.

    good location, good for the price, ice and water machine

  • The SeaScape Inn
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 551 reviews

    Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The SeaScape Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Offering public transportation to downtown San Francisco, The Judah BART Station is located outside the hotel.

    close to the beach and to the tram line, spacious room.

  • Inn at Golden Gate
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 680 reviews

    Nestled adjacent to San Francisco’s Presidio, this motel offers comfortable affordable rooms with free WiFi. The Palace of Fine Arts is just 10 minutes’ walk away.

    Cómodo, fácil de llegar, estacionamiento, silencioso.

  • The Wharf Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,558 reviews

    Located 5 minutes’ walk away from the shops and restaurants of Fisherman's Wharf, The Wharf Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    The location and the fact that it has free parking.

  • Mirage Inn & Suites
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 448 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Mirage Inn & Suites offers accommodations in San Francisco. Free private parking is available on site.

    Room was clean & spacious. Staff was friendly.

  • Nob Hill Motor Inn
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,455 reviews

    Located in the popular Nob Hill neighborhood, this hotel places guests within walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street and a number of restaurants and shops.

    Staff really helpful. Not too far from everything.

  • Bay Bridge Inn San Francisco
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 442 reviews

    Centrally located in San Francisco’s South of Market District (SoMa), this convenient motel offers guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Location, easy access, clean. The staff is wonderful!

  • Travelodge by Wyndham by Fisherman's Wharf
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 610 reviews

    This San Francisco motel is located in the tourist district and is 3 blocks from Fisherman’s Wharf. It offers tour information and each room provides free WiFi.

    Walking distance to fisherman's wharf and pier 39

  • Economy Inn
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 281 reviews

    Located just 984 feet away from Presidio National Park, this hotel offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge is just 1.9 mi away.

    Very good location in SF, friendly staff and good wifi

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  • Avg. price/night: $113.13
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,353 reviews
    Free toiletries, easy free parking , reception guy was friendly. On the big bus route with stop virtually outside the motel. Decent area , felt safe at night, clean exterior , cleaner tidied room everyday
    Stuart
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $162.87
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 618 reviews
    There are two essential things when staying in SanFran - free parking spot and good location. La Casa Inn has both and it's also really good value for money! You can tell that the hotel is renovated and new. We felt safe here and it was also walking distance from famous SF spots - and if you do not want to walk, you can make it yourself easier with scooters (of course, drive responsibly on the road) which were always nearby.
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $173.21
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,604 reviews
    Honestly the motel is great, it is well located, there are all the equipments you need plus free parking. The rooms have been renovated to a great standard, personnel is very nice. I would definitely recommend this motel and would defo go back, it is very much price for money.
    Amélie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $92.20
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,834 reviews
    Basic and clean motel with everything I needed, room had fridge, free parking, very good location on Lombard Street, area felt safe and clean unlike other places in SF. Mel's Drive-In is very close, plenty of bars and local shops around, Bay is 10 minutes walking. Would definitely stay there again.
    Miran
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $246.48
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,399 reviews
    This small motel is very good for what it is, that is if you're searching for reasonably priced accommodation with free parking in an expensive city, this is a very good option. While there's no pool, restaurant, etc, everything there is worked great for us.
    Lars Thorup
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $323.05
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,907 reviews
    A very comfortable motel in a great location on Columbus Avenue at the Fishermans Wharf end, with free parking included in the price.
    Donald
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $162.87
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 618 reviews
    Beautiful and newly renovated, with fridge and microwave. Very clean and nice room. Central location just off Lombard Street and with free parking. Would definitely come back👍 Really a good place to stay 🙂One of the best places we stayed 🙂 The outside of the motel is not renovated yet, but the inside is just fine, so don't let that mislead you in a booking 🙂
    O
    Oliver
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $281.94
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,885 reviews
    There are so many hotels or motel nearby that offer free parking
    CheeBoon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $113.13
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,353 reviews
    A little dated, but fine motel for one night. Located close (walking distance) to sights such as the crooked lombard street & Pier 39. Golden gate bridge is a short drive. Staff was friendly and helpfull. So if you are looking for a basic motel at a good location, with enough free parking space, then you this place will meet your needs.
    Elena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $190.42
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,313 reviews
    The motel is a standard motor lodge type of motel. It's not fancy, but it is right in the Marina and includes free parking, which was a top priority for us as we were traveling by car. Our king room was comfortable and had a microwave and refrigerator. It wasn't luxurious, but it was clean and seems to have been refurbished within the past few years. We loved being walking distance to Chestnut Street and Union Street with all the shops and restaurants.
    Polly
    Young couple

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