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Reviews of Hayes Valley Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

417 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States of America

#159 of 221 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 268 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no front desk worker at the hotel. Check-in was difficult because we couldn't get in the building. They never sent a code to get in and we had to wait for a cleaner to come in the building to let us in. No one answered the number to call left by the front door. Directions about calling in advance should be way clearer, emphasizing that nobody will be there to let you in. Also, the simple breakfast which we really enjoyed on prior visits is no longer a perk and no coffee or anything else.

    Great location. Great old building. We stayed in turret room which has wonderful street views.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    It was a nice room if you are ok without toilet or shower in your room. Location good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower could be updated and cleaned more often. Place to hang clothes while in shower needed

    Bed was comfortable, lighting ok, Kitchen area nice and very useful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Nice location, charming interiors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hair dryer was not working. No heater in the room. Bluetooth lock was sometimes not responsive.

    Convenient location, early check-in, spacious and well-equipped pantry.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay here again, but would try to get a quieter room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some rooms right above a busy street so traffic noise can be fairly loud.

    Super clean, great location near event venues and restaurants/bars.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The inexistent service desk, as I have never received the check-in email and no one ever gave me the Wi-Fi details to login.

    I liked the location, especially the neighborhood.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good location but be ready for a noisy experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy streets, so be ready to bring along earplugs.

    Easiness for checking in and out.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    8.0
    v good, enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights

    request for attached bath rooms

    location is good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    7.0
    worked out under circumstances, but very rough scary beginning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no onsite staff to be found only Hispanic construction/cleaning workers encountered with very little English fluency. My room was located at an entirely different address a block away and around the corner upstairs. would never have found it without Hispanic worker calling someone and leading me to that location. better communication needed from ownership. no inside lock on door for added security once inside room and electronic entry didn't always work as smoothly as would like.

    Able to stay in same room after having to extend stay. bus stop access very good and lot of foot traffic to and from vibrant bar-restaurants along the street.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable, basic room in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little small and sometimes shared bathroom was inconvenient as only 2 toilets and 1 shower per floor.

    Location was good in a buzzy neighbourhood. Comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    8.0
    Clean and well-located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly noisy from plant equipment outside window. Continental breakfast not provided as expected.

    We’ll located and easy to access.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    7.0
    pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At first we were placed in a building around the corner, bc we were staying for a week. The room there was not pretty, the kitchen was unequiped and everything seemed dirty. To that place was also different code that was not sent to us in advance. Afterall we asked for room switch and everything worked out.

    The location was great. The shared kitchen has pretty nice view and was pretty much clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The drugs and homelessness, but that seemed to be all over the city, unavoidable, but will deter us from coming back to San Francisco.

    There wasn’t a breakfast. Location was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Extremely valuable for your dollar. It’s in the middle of everything! It was clean but older ( think antique) but the pr
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit old; albeit for the price, it was great

    It was near everything and the location has a vibrant vibe

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay at a trendy neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    Great location at a safe neighborhood. Clean rooms and other facilities. The check in went really easily.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    7.0
    We had a lovely SF weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower wasn’t clean and they did away with the continental breakfast.

    Great location, pretty quiet, nice kitchen/lounge areas

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No chance to request a different room because there's no-one at Reception...ours was on the noisy side of the street, and up 3 flights of stairs.

    Digital door/Check-in worked technically.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    6.0
    Rent a bed in hayes valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Elevator. No staff. The key software is an annoying cost-cutting move. I couldn't "loan" my key to my son. The staff (chatbot?) couldn't help. The level of service you provide to be called a "hotel" or "inn" is higher. If you're just looking to rent a bed/room it's fine and the location is great.

    Great location. Other clientele were fine

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom and toilet shared. no elevator

    Location is okey safe and room is clean

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    7.0
    clean and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    street noise

    clean and nice amenities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    8.0
    would come again might ask for different room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Street noise, not their problem

    clean with nice amenities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The fact that there is no elevator - which they did warn us about before booking, however it was just a bit of effort to haul our very heavy suitcases (23kg / 50 lbs) up the stairwell.

    We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this gem, the Hayes Valley Inn which is located in such a neat part of town with fantastic restaurants and boutique stores. The room was clean and tidy, with room service every day (for our 5 night stay). We were surprised that we never had cross-overs with other guests to use the shared bathroom facilities (which were very clean - and cleaned daily). The kitchenette on the first floor was handy for coffee/tea breaks and/or requiring refrigeration or microwaves. We would highly recommend staying here if you want to be in a safer part of town and just an overall cool and hip place to hang out!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2023

    8.0
    Pretty nice, recommended!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 9 nights

    Got a problem with a phone lock check-in, received regular key, had some time to figure it out.

    Cool location: awesome cozy & quiet neighborhood, 30 minutes walk to the Downtown or Golden Gate Park. Rooms and shared restrooms / bathrooms are always very clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2023

    7.0
    Amazing location. Good value. Comfortable enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    SF is chilly, and the heating system at the Inn was crap. Guests are unable to control the heating in their rooms, and our room on the second floor was absolutely freezing the first night. There was also no hot water in the sink in our room.

    This Inn is in an amazing location and is a very moderate price. I would recommend it despite some of its drawbacks based on the location alone.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay great neighbourhood
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is very old and dated, which meant that it didn't have soundproofing. I was on the 3rd floor and I could hear what's going on in the street and my very loud neighbour as well. So bring earplugs.

    The location was amazing and the place was really clean. I really liked the keyless key, one less thing to worry about. No check in or our procedure! The room was really spacious.

    Stayed in January 2023

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