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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco

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A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.
A hallway with a curved wall displaying travel brochures and a door with an 'L' sign indicating a left turn.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

Cow Hollow stay.With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ghirardelli Square and 2 miles (3 km) of Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Mason - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tadaima - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco
As a guest of Buena Vista Motor Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Inn
Buena Vista Motor
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the airport?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 15.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on Jul 14, 2026 start from CA $154, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buena Vista Motor Inn.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (23-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a pool?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 1.8 mi away from San Francisco.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very clean and comfy, parking is so easy and walkable to so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location free safe parking cozy room couch a plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, staff is so kind! Really love how close everything is to walk - there’s a laundry mat right around the corner which is super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff and easy parking! Within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Business trip room was clean quiet stay parking was a plus plus and the surrounding neighborhood were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,Good a location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service rooms were clean loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The roof top deck was awesome and the room was clean and comfy. The on site parking was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jesús

Parking is easy and property is walking distance to fisherman’s ward.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too comfortable, near all the hot spot and staff was helpful with directions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in process and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the local sites. Man at the front desk was professional. Lobby and shower were ADA friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old hotel but it’s okay. Good location and the staff helped us with a problem on our room on my last day. There is a tourist bus stop just at the hotel door. You can go walking to nice places from there (pier and narrow lombard street)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel, it’s not fancy but has everything you need and great amenities. You can tell they care about the property because they are constantly fixing and updating everything. Our family has been coming here forever and it’s our home base in SF. Love the garden and the rooftop area at every season.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with family. Property is close to everything, very quiet and safe neighborhood. Will def. return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I'm in the city, the roof top view is amazing & the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great easy and smooth check-in and check-out. Always a 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were super friendly. Clean and is located near transit station. Will definitely be returning the next time I’m in San Francisco!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect an SF weekend ty
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes the room was very clean just like the photo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEMIR AHMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms, good staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026