Name: Washington Square Inn
Address: 1660 Stockton Street , North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States of America, 1660 Stockton Street, California, CA 94133, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $231 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Washington Square Inn

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location 1660 Stockton Street , North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location

*8.2* Coit Tower: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

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Close to pier 39. Local restaurants and staff very friendly

Michael, New Zealand

We liked 3 things - 1. The location. Many Italian restaurants nearby and a short walk to Chinatown; 2. The complimentary continental breakfast; and 3. The complimentary wine and cheese each afternoon.

Tom, Australia

Lovely place to stay, great location, good breakfast and friendly staff. The room was quite small but we had all we needed so reasonably happy with that. Lovely park across the road and just a few minutes from Pier 39 and a walk up the steep hill to Coit Tower. Overall we were happy with our stay.

Karen, United Kingdom

Nice breakfast and wine service/reception, Safe and good location

Cathy, United States of America

Loved this location, charming comfortable room, clean, ease of parking garage, breakfast. historic SF building on the park.

Ines, United States of America

The location was ideal for sightseeing. The lobby used as a seating area for breakfast was enjoyable for meeting other guests and the complimentary canapes late afternoon was an excellent gesture

Beverley, United Kingdom

Convenient for attractions, public transport, restaurants. Generally quiet. Cheese & wine etc at 17.30 each day. Friendly staff. Generally good breakfast. Pleasant lounge. Interesting building features. Comfortable.

Supermal, United Kingdom

The location was fantastic, right on the edge of China Town and Little Italy. 10 mins walk from Fisherman’s Wharf. The wine and nibbles at 5pm were appreciated, and met some lovely people at that time

Linda, United Kingdom

Place is charming. Located right on the park, and within blocks of all our favorite restaurants.

Carol, United States of America

Lovely friendly reception staff. Every afternoon they put on a generous wine and cheese hour.Location excellent.

Bernadette, Australia

Overlooking Washington Square Park, this North Beach, San Francisco boutique inn has contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. North Beach Italian bakeries, cafes and boutiques are a 2-minute walk away.

Select rooms feature a fireplace or a city view at Washington Square Inn. Styled in elegant wood furnishings, each room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV and subtle colored linens.

Afternoon wine and hors d' oeuvres are served to guests daily at the San Francisco Washington Square Inn. A free breakfast is delivered to each guest’s room or it is served at the front desk until 10 am. Oatmeal, granola and other fresh pastries are just some of the continental breakfast items available daily.

Fisherman's Wharf is just a 15-minute walk away. Union Square shops and restaurants are within a 20-minute walk of Washington Square Inn.

North Beach is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in San Francisco! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Francisco! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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The Washington Square Inn has 15 inviting rooms, each individually decorated with traditional furnishings, including many antiques. Some rooms have bay windows and window seats, fireplaces, and other architectural features. Several rooms have views of landmark Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, Saints Peter and Paul Church, downtown or the park.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Beach Blanket Babylon
0.1 miles
Coit Tower
0.2 miles
Caffe Trieste
0.2 miles
Cable Car Museum
0.5 miles
Transamerica Building
0.5 miles
Lombard Street
0.5 miles
Pier 39
0.5 miles
Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf
0.6 miles
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum
0.6 miles
Red & White Fleet
0.6 miles

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S&S Grocery Supermarket
0.1 miles
Park Tavern Restaurant
0 miles

Closest Airports

Oakland International Airport
11.7 miles
San Francisco International Airport
12.9 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport
40.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The Inn has a fantastic location, and a lovely view of and Washington Square from the front rooms. Decor was very slightly tattered "tasteful", and everything was in good working order, although the room felt a bit like a time capsule from the 80's.... Beware of noise, which is to be expected in such a central location; earplugs make the world a better place!”

David

United States of America

“Gorgeous - loved the location”

David

United States of America

“Location is excellent. Lobby inviting and comfortable. Great evening wine/appetizer spread and morning breakfast. Friendly staff.”

Lynne

United States of America

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Reviewed: August 16, 2018

Michael
New Zealand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Close to pier 39. Local restaurants and staff very friendly

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 16, 2018

Robert
United States of America
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉No AC so had to leave windows open and it's extremly noisy
눇The location to the piers is ideal

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

Clare Normington
United Kingdom
6.7

“Great location, small rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Extremely small room, very noisy in the morning because we were very close to the lobby.
눇Location was great.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24
7.9

“Nice place but small rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was very small for the price paid especially the bathroom
눇Great and very generous breakfast Nice complimentary cheese and wine hour in the evening Location very convenient

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 1, 2018

Tom
Australia

2 helpful votes
7.1

“If you want a good sleep, don't stay here!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was extremely small and the bathroom even smaller. Again, the vanity basin was situated outside the bathroom. No air conditioning, only a ceiling fan and light controlled by a remote. On our first night we were awoken at 6am by our fan light turning on. We continued for some time to try and turn it off. It was reported to staff who promised to look into it. The next night we were awoken at 11pm and at 6am and battled for some time again to turn it off. It was obvious that a remote control in a nearby room was also affecting our light and fan - a totally unacceptable arrangement.
눇We liked 3 things - 1. The location. Many Italian restaurants nearby and a short walk to Chinatown; 2. The complimentary continental breakfast; and 3. The complimentary wine and cheese each afternoon.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 29, 2018

Gabriele
Italy

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Breakfast was very good. Staff was very nice.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 24, 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was a bit cramped but it wouldn’t put me off staying again.
눇Lovely place to stay, great location, good breakfast and friendly staff. The room was quite small but we had all we needed so reasonably happy with that. Lovely park across the road and just a few minutes from Pier 39 and a walk up the steep hill to Coit Tower. Overall we were happy with our stay.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 24, 2018

Cathy
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathrooms small , no AC but with windows open and the fan it was pleasant.
눇Nice breakfast and wine service/reception, Safe and good location

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 19, 2018

Ines
United States of America

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Had great time in this cool and active neighborhood. Nice location and cute place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Only complaint is that there is little air circulation and even on a cool night with the windows open and fan on, the room was very hot. Outside temps were probably in 50s at night, so surprised that this was the case. I understand that this narrow building is closed in on 2 sides and only has a "light well" in the middle onto which all windows open. I know that there is typically no AC in old SF buildings, however if I owned this hotel, I'd seriously consider adding it.
눇Loved this location, charming comfortable room, clean, ease of parking garage, breakfast. historic SF building on the park.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 14, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
Age group: 55 – 64
7.5

“Close to the wharf.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Our room and bathroom were very small. It would be best to get the kingsize bedroom.
눇The breakfast and late afternoon snack were wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 10, 2018

Rosemarie
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 8, 2018

Marilyn
United States of America
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉I like the area. Staff was good. Food good. Ive been a guest there many years at least twice a year. The hotel is old with charm. The hotel needs makeover badly. Too much wear and tear. The park has become very seedy. MK
눇I like the locatio, charm

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 8, 2018

Ruth
New Zealand
9.6

“Very comfortable and relaxing.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Needed to carry suitcase up 1 flight of stairs. Fairly quiet at night but earplugs were beneficial.
눇Excellent breakfast and excellent location.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: June 28, 2018

Louise
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
10

“Hidden gem, highly recommended”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 14 nights
눉Nothing
눇After reading all the reviews I was slightly sceptical but to no avail the hotel was a gem. We had room 7 a suite and there was loads of room. A slight hike up 2 flights of stairs but well worth the effort. The noise through the night what with bin lorries etc was quite bad but it never kept us awake. All you needed to do for the heat was keep a window slightly open, we never had to use the fan. Room was wonderfully clean every day upon our return. Breakfast although small by USA standards was enough to set us up for the day, the portions of granola was huge. Bed was the comfiest we've ever had anywhere, we saw few staff but all were polite. We only had the wine and cheese a couple of days because we felt you'd be half sozzled if you did it every day. Only one tiny complaint we booked taxi with the girl on the desk on the Saturday to pick us up at 5am Sunday morning. It never came we just presume it was forgotten but quickly rectified by the nice chap on the desk.Try walking down Stockton street straight to pier 39, stop off for a sandwich from Freddies sandwiches on the way you'll not be disappointed, amazing. All in all a wonderful holiday at the Washington Square Inn. Also within easy reach of the Wharf and Union square.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 27, 2018

Beverley
United Kingdom
8.8

“Excellently located hotel, polite, helpful staff,. Substantial breakfast. Would love to visit again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not having enough time to stay longer.
눇The location was ideal for sightseeing. The lobby used as a seating area for breakfast was enjoyable for meeting other guests and the complimentary canapes late afternoon was an excellent gesture

Stayed in June 2018

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	Queen Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 150 ft² Styled in elegant wood furnishings, this room features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and subtle coloured linens. The en suite bathroom includes a shower. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 154 ft² Located in the interior part of the hotel away from the street, this room offers views of the courtyard. The en suite bathroom includes a shower/tub combo. Please note: the bed type (King or Queen) is subject to availability. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 175 ft² Located in the front of the hotel on the street side, this suite features views of Washington Square Park, and Saint Peter and Paul Church.It also includes a closet with bathrobes, and an en suite bathroom with either a shower/tub combo or a shower only. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wardrobe/Closet • Landmark view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 150 ft² Featuring a small seating area with a fireplace, this spacious room is styled in elegant wood furnishings, and includes subtle coloured linens. Located away from the street, some rooms offer a partial view to a small courtyard in the interior of the hotel. The en suite bathroom provides a shower/tub combo. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 192 ft² Featuring views of Saints Peter and Paul Church and Washington Square, this room is located on the ground floor. It includes an en suite bathroom with a spacious marble shower. ADA features include a fully accessible bathroom and hearing and vision compliant fixtures. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Petite Queen Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 100 ft² Featuring views of Filbert St, this room is located on the upper floor and includes access to the bathroom with a tub located across the hallway outside of the room. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Small Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 120 ft² Located on the upper floor with views of Filbert St. and partial views of Coit Tower, this petite room offers an en suite bathroom with a shower. Room Facilities: • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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