In the heart of San Francisco, Castle Inn offers a warm welcome with free self parking and convenient express check-out. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind with tour/ticket assistance from the helpful staff, and enjoy concierge services.
At Castle Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Presidio of San Francisco and Alcatraz Island. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away. The convenient parking and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hyde St & Broadway Stop is 5 minutes and Hyde St & Vallejo St Stop is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Does Castle Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Castle Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Castle Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castle Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Castle Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Castle Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking.
What's the area around Castle Inn like?
Castle Inn is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 5-minute walk from Hyde St & Broadway Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Lombard Street. Travelers say the area is safe.
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Castle Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Free parking was a huge bonus and a major selling point for many guests. (115 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Location was great and friendly service
Vera
Vera, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Good for the price
It was an accomodation good for the price. The rooms were clean and spacious too. Free car parking is a plus! The location was safe and convenient as well.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Excellent location and free garage parking.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Clean & comfortable room at an amazing price. Will definitely stay here again the next time im in the area
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2025
Walking distance to restaurants and some shopping. Relatively quiet sleeping for location.
We used ride share for Pier and left the car in the garage. My son stayed a few months ago and walked to the Pier. He's in good shape. Free parking here is a plus. Hotel is good condition for its age.
If you like walking and local vibe this is good choice.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
easy checkin, good location. clean room,
susan
susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Comfortable no frills room. I’d stay again
Room was clean , lotsa shampoo , no cream rinse . Only one pack of coffee. Good parking , fast check in
robert
robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
Great location
Nice little hotel with enough parking, clean and great locatio and great costumer service, the guy in the front desk gives you directions and recommendations
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2025
We loved this place!
Natalie was the hotel super modern and very inviting, the room was very clean, the location was great, and the parking was easy. What really pushed our stay over the top and made it truly spectacular was the customer service given to us by Damon at the front desk! He was the best! We can’t see enough wonderful things about him and the help he offered us. We would absolutely recommend this property and we plan to stay here again the next time we’re in town.
Jared
Jared, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Perfect lcation
3 visits and all awesome!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2025
A great place just to sleep in not to stay
Very basic hotel. Not a room you want to stay in other than for sleeping. Old and damp carpet, needed to blast air condition to overcome the smell despite it being a cold day. There is free parking which is a great advantage and it’s very close to Polk Street with its restaurants. The staff were very kind and it was easy to check in. I would recommend it if you’re really just looking for a place to sleep not to stay in and enjoy.
Yaron
Yaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Excellent location and friendly staff
Doris
Doris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
This was one of the nicest inexpensive places I have stayed at in San Francisco.
Cristian
Cristian, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Great affordable stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The carpet was pretty old and needs to be updated, but that’s the only con. Good location, we loved the free parking (but it’s tight to get in). Would stay here again! Great value!
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Went for a family trip, super close to everything, our check in host was super friendly and helpful. Very clean inside
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Castle Inn was clean, quiet, and comfortable, in walking distance to Pier 39, etc. We thought it was a great value too - parking being included was a huge bonus!
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Always staying at the Castle Inn when I am in San Francisco - will come back soon - highly recommended!
CORINNA
CORINNA, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Good budget hotel and excellent location
Overall the stay was great, our room was very clean but the room itself was dated. The beds were comfy and clean, it smelt a bit musty like there is no air flow in the room and the shower knob needed replacing, it took forever for us to get warm water as the knob would just spin around, however for a quick stay we were happy overall. Staff was friendly, love that they accommodated us in the late evening and we were able to keep our car overnight and into the next day free while we explored San Francisco. Great location, close to bus stops and lots of food options within walking distance.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Great location and free parking.
Could walk to most places from here.
John
John, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2025
Place and room is clean and good, service was friendly and okay but what is annoying is the noise level. I was in room 116, 3rd room from back end of the bldg but street noise is unbearable with window shut and AC on. Ear plug helped some until people above and around the room stomp, drop stuff and slam doors. If you prefer quiet place to rest, this is not the motel for you. I wish they did show the noise level as part of the rating
Wenling
Wenling, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Good for the price
Everyone was very nice who worked there. The room was a bit run down but that didn’t matter to me because it was clean! The water pressure in the shower was amazing. The toom was more than sufficient for the good price.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Fantastic place to stay!
Friendly staff! Damien welcomed us and gave us a map of things to do during our stay. He was kind enough to let us know what areas were not safe to be in. The room was very clean and we felt safe during our stay. Parking was superb! Highly recommend them! Our room was cleaned daily!! Super plus!!!!
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Great location and grounds
On site parking
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2025
This was my second stay at Castle Inn. I chose it for its proximity to locations we wanted to visit. Parking is free which is a plus but very tight. Television was hit and miss.