Castle Inn

Property class: 2
Hotel near Lombard Street in San Francisco

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A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a globe, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.
A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a microwave, and a cabinet with towels.
A vending machine stocked with snacks and a water dispenser.
A white SUV parked in a multi-level parking garage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1565 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(158 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.Your stay at this Downtown San Francisco hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lombard Street and Pier 39. Palace of Fine Arts and University of San Francisco are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Union Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lombard Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
  • Hyde St & Broadway Stop - 5 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Prime Rib - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bell Tower - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harris' Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai Kelly's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cheese Plus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Castle Inn

Hotel near Lombard Street in San Francisco
As a guest of Castle Inn, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Castle Inn also features concierge services, express check-out, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Self parking is free.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Castle Inn offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 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.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Castle Inn
Castle Inn San Francisco
Castle San Francisco
Castle Hotel San Francisco
Castle Motel San Francisco
Castle Inn Hotel
Castle Inn San Francisco
Castle Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castle Inn to the airport?

Castle Inn is 15.2 mi (33-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 Castle Inn?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Inn on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $148, 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 Castle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castle Inn.

How close is Castle Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7.2 mi (28-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Castle Inn offer free breakfast?

Castle Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castle Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Castle Inn have a pool?

Castle Inn does not have a pool.

Does Castle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Castle Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Castle Inn is 1.4 mi away from San Francisco.

Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always love hotel experience at the Castle including the vibe in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room and entire property were clean and comfortable. There was a lot of street noise but would not stop me from staying there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bathroom was extra large. Location was great and parking was available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect for exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking, nice guy at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, loved the free parking. Felt safe with my daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything was good we can go to the beach easily
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great I would recommend it to anyone!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was super clean, staff was super friendly. Has convenient parking and a great location to all sorts of things!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Front desk staff were very helpful. Location was great. Simple, basic lodging in a safe neighborhood. Walking distance to a lot of SF attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, I have stayed here every time I have visited San Francisco since 2011.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Castle Inn . The room was clean and comfortable one thing I always like is good water pressure and hot water that doesn't take forever to reach the faucet and they delivered . The parking was a big plus . We plan on staying whenever we're in San Francisco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, amazing location, staff so friendly, the beds are so comfortable. Top notch. My only complaint it’s the parking in lot that it’s small for big cars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Not a bad option for a short stay. Clean. Very good location, easy to get to most of the SF attractions. Staff at reception is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, staff and location. Price was reasonable too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and the staff was helpful. It is pretty noisey and parking is tight. Overall a positive experience apart from the noise and it is easy to access a lot of the sights from the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at this hotel and it is the best value I’ve found in San Francisco!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with free parking (with in and out privileges) makes this a useful option depending on your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel to stay when visiting SF. Good area, comfortable beds and parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very close to everything we wanted to see in SF. We would stay here again for sure. Parking is a bit tight but it’s in the city so expected. Great property especially for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s just great to have free parking with your room. Great location for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Recently refurbished to a good standard. Furniture, fixtures and appliances in good order. Helpful staff. Would stay again. Good location for sites and good car parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026