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1,061 reviews

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Buena Vista Motor Inn

1599 Lombard Street, San Francisco, 94123, California, United States

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Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Welcome to the Buena Vista Motor Inn, your cozy retreat nestled in the heart of San Francisco, just a breezy 1.8mi from the vibrant city center! For as low as $267 a night, you can indulge in the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Located at 1599 Lombard Street, this 3-star inn offers a delightful base for all your adventures, whether it's visiting Fisherman's Wharf, exploring local eateries, or shopping in the bustling downtown area.

Step inside and feel right at home with our array of featured amenities. Enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned room, take advantage of free Wi-Fi to share your travel snapshots or plan your next outing from the comfort of your sun deck or terrace. Our friendly 24-hour front desk staff are always on hand to help make your stay enjoyable, and our tour desk is ready to assist you in crafting the perfect itinerary. Plus, with free parking on-site, your wheels are safe while you explore the city!

With over 1,000 glowing reviews, the Buena Vista Motor Inn is a favorite among travelers. Whether you’re soaking in the bathtub after a day of sightseeing, enjoying a peaceful moment in the garden, or taking advantage of our business center for those work travelers, we aim to make your experience relaxing and memorable. Come discover the charm of San Francisco from the comfort of our lovely inn – the adventure awaits!

Now that you’ve settled into the Buena Vista Motor Inn, why not begin your exploration with a leisurely stroll around the scenic surroundings? The iconic Lombard Street with its famous winding curves is just a stone's throw away, and you can snap a picture that will surely impress your friends back home! If you’re in the mood to delight your tastebuds, consider visiting one of the many delicious eateries lining the nearby streets. From fresh seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf to sweet treats in Ghirardelli Square, the flavors of San Francisco await just outside your doorstep.

After a day of sights and snacks, unwind in our welcoming garden – the perfect secret spot to relish that bottle of wine you picked up during your adventures! Whether you want to take in the fragrance of blooming flowers or just kick back with a good book, this peaceful oasis offers the perfect escape. If you’re traveling with the family, our spacious Double Room or the 2 Queen Beds Suite are fantastic options, providing everyone with plenty of room to relax and recharge after your exploration around the city.

Whatever your San Francisco story may be, we guarantee it will be even better at the Buena Vista Motor Inn. With comfy beds, charming decor, and a warm atmosphere, you’ll find your perfect cozy nook after a day filled with adventure. And don’t forget, our friendly front desk staff is always ready to help you uncover hidden gems in the city and ensure your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Escape to San Francisco with us and experience the unique blend of city life and comfort!

Closest airports

Oakland International Airport

12.4mi

San Francisco International Airport

12.9mi

Buchanan Field Airport

24mi

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

40.8mi

Sonoma County Airport

53.3mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe King Room in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Deluxe King Room, a spacious and stylish retreat that can comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 children. Relax in the private bathroom with a luxurious bathtub, enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine and flat-screen TV, and indulge in a comfortable night's sleep on the king size bed.

Quadruple Room in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Our Quadruple Room is spacious and comfortable, perfect for families or groups of friends. With two queen size beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, you'll have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Standard King Room in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious Standard King Room, perfect for a relaxing getaway for two adults and one child. Enjoy a private bathroom, bathtub, and a flat-screen TV, creating a serene atmosphere for a memorable stay.

Two Queen Beds - Accessible in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and accessibility in our Two Queen Beds - Accessible room. With its spacious 291 sqft floor plan and accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, this room features private bathroom, bathtub, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and more, making it perfect for families or groups.

King Room - Disability Access in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and accessibility in our King Room - Disability Access, featuring a spacious 291 sqft area perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, bathtub, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning for a relaxing stay.

Suite in Buena Vista Motor Inn

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious Suite, boasting 280 sqft of comfortable elegance. This smoke-free room easily accommodates 5 adults and 4 children, with 2 luxurious Queen size beds and a cozy Sofa Bed. Enjoy a private bathroom with a soothing bathtub, and indulge in amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning for the ultimate relaxation.

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Wifi

Microwave

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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Standard Room

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Deluxe Suite

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Guest reviews

7.8

1,061 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Sadler

8.2

August 2023

The location was in a nice safe district, in what we found to be very much a city of two halves. The lovely picturesque half and the other frequented by the very public vagrants with obvious drug problems. This made the city feel the most threatening and abandoned by its people of all the places we visited on our stay in the US. Be careful not to stay in or stray into the districts such as the Tenderloin district. It was certainly an eye opener to the problems facing the US administration at this time. The hotel was located walking distance from the docks and the boardwalk areas of the city and Lombard street on which the hotel sits is also walking distance from the famous wiggly street. (it is all uphill so therefore not for the faint hearted perhaps) And there was a bloke walking a duck, what is not to like about that?

Nothing really because the hotel itself was difficult to fault, and it was exactly what we needed for our stay. The staff had good local knowledge and a hop on hop off tour bus stopped outside the door. Although we did not use it because it seemed expensive. The city is very walkable, but be careful where you walk, as previously stated.

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Flor

8.2

May 2023

ALL ROOM IS GOOD, CLEANING GOOD , NEAR DOWNTOWN. GREAT LOCATION.

Booking.com had already made the chargers and they also made them to the card. it was stressful because I had NO MORE PRE FUNDS, SINCE THE HOTEL WAS PAID . In the end, they charged me all rooms and deposit, if they returned it to 3 days later, it is the 1st time that it has happened. That they charge again when booking I already charge ! why?

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Brian

8.2

June 2023

location, quiet, comfortable

Another guest blocked my car in the basement parking garage. It took 30 minutes to get the car moved. Not really the motel management’s fault, but they could better monitor the parking garage and not allow one guest to block another guest’s car.

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Fernanda

8.2

June 2023

Luggage storage + I was able to leave the car at the parking lot after checking out. Also they gave us water to fill our water bottles :)

I arrived at the hotel after a long drive, needed a restroom and the receptionist denied access to one, only once I paid he gave me the keys to the room so I could get to the toilet. They had a clear message "No public restrooms" but if someone is in a real hurry, is a human thing to do to provide one. They had one for staff use, which I was able to use when I got my luggage. My corp card failed, and since I was in a hurry I paid with my personal card.

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Alex

9.1

August 2023

There's a bus station directly in front of the entrance, also the Big bus tour Station. It takes about 7 minutes with the bus to fisherman's wharf. Nice small and clean room with a nice view to the golden gate bridge.

In the first day there was a bad smell in the room, maybe from the AC so we used a lot of deodorant and perfume because we had nothing else to get rid of the smell. When trying to open the window you could see someone broke it before and it wasn't very succesfully repaired with that glue so you had to be careful. There were about 2-3 tiles in the bathroom which were broke and had sharp edges, there were no kids with us so it was ok for us but definitely a no go if you have children with you. The beds are very hard and might not be comfortable for everyone.

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Igor

9.1

April 2023

This hotel is a great value for the money. It's very conveniently located, close to all major attractions and has parking! I'd like to point out the super comfortable and firm beds. Staff is helpful and friendly. We needed extra pillows and that was accommodated very quickly.

We had only one minor problem, the fridge was not working. We did not have any food that we needed to refrigerate, just the water. Make sure you bring it up to the front desk right away, they will do their best to accommodate.

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Steph

9.1

June 2023

• Great location if you don't mind a 20-30 minute walk to the Wharf. Lots of local dining near the inn that are short walk away. • Private and free parking is included, which is a big plus for me, especially in a city like San Francisco. We felt safe leaving our cars in the inn's parking garage. We were arriving in two cars so it made better sense for us to book here than a biggee named hotel but have to pay twice for parking. • The room was decent size and had 2 Queen beds. Had a storage space for clothes and luggages. Plenty of cabinet space. The refrigerator was pretty big. Room was very clean when we arrived. AC worked great. • Mattresses were firm, which we loved. If you don't like it firm, definitely reconsider. • Bathroom was great size, plenty of mirrors and counter space. The bathroom came with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. Always prefer dispensers instead of tiny bottles. • If you use a hair dryer, the one in the bathroom was very good. Don't let the size or look of it fool you. All in all, I would definitely recommend staying here.

• Water pressure of the shower head could be stronger. • Parking garage felt too tight and limited spaces, but it was free so not a big deal. We did leave for dinner one of the nights and they ran out of parking spaces. Good thing it was at night and about to be Sunday the following day, so we were able to.park on the street right infront of the inn. • A big family were in multiple rooms beside us on the same floor, and they kept opening their doors during the night and it kept sounding like it was our door that was being opened. Eventually I just put my earpods on so it stopped bothering me.

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Eoin

8.2

February 2023

Very helpful staff Clean room Comfortable beds

Small size room for 5 people

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Claudio

8.2

June 2023

The property is located on Lombard Street with a bus stop directly in front of the hotel. Although it's directly on a busy street, the rooms are comfortable and not too noisy. Quite expensive for what it offers but I guess that is San Francisco. The rooms are well maintained and clean with lots of sockets and USB ports which is rare in older hotels. Parking is covered and free with direct access to the elevator

The staff who checked me in was pretty emotionless and cold with limited answers on questions so I did not bother more and asked other people.

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Andrej

9.1

June 2023

Very good location in San Francisco. Very good price. The hotel has a garage, which can be very useful. A small supermarket nearby. Some of the city's main attractions can also be reached on foot or by bus, which stops in front of the hotel. On the last day, they kept my luggage until I left for the airport.

I had an amount higher than two nights' stay blocked on my bank card for another month. This amount represented insurance for two nights ($200) and a one-night reservation via Booking. After a one month, these funds on the bank card were automatically released.

Points of Interest Around Buena Vista Motor Inn

Attractions

San Francisco Japantown

0.8mi

Saints Peter and Paul Church

0.9mi

Fillmore District

0.9mi

Pacific Heights

1mi

Barbary Coast Trail

1.6mi

Grateful Dead House

2.4mi

Baker Beach

2.9mi

Conservatory of Flowers

3mi

San Francisco Botanical Garden

3.2mi

Sea Cliff

3.7mi

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

4mi

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

4.8mi

Berkeley

10.4mi

Marin County

11mi

Half Moon Bay

22.9mi

Amenities of Buena Vista Motor Inn

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Buena Vista Motor Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Buena Vista Motor Inn

When are the check-in and check-out times for Buena Vista Motor Inn?

At Buena Vista Motor Inn, we have arranged the check-in post 03:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 12:00 PM.

Is there parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Yes, parking is available at the Buena Vista Motor Inn. It is free, private, and located on-site. No reservation is required for parking.

How much does a stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn cost?

Room rates at Buena Vista Motor Inn initiate from $267. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

What types of rooms does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer?

The Buena Vista Motor Inn offers a variety of room types. They have Deluxe King Rooms with a King size bed that accommodates 4 adults and 2 children, Quadruple Rooms with 2 Queen size beds that accommodate 4 adults and 3 children, a King Room with disability access that accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, a Suite with 2 Queen size beds and a sofa bed that accommodates 5 adults and 4 children, a Standard King Room that accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, and a room with two Queen beds that is accessible and accommodates 4 adults and 3 children. All rooms are non-smoking.

What activities does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer?

Free parking, Free Wi-Fi, Free continental breakfast, BBQ area, Laundry facilities.

At Buena Vista Motor Inn, guests can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a sun deck, where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful California sunshine. Whether you want to catch some rays or simply enjoy a view of the city, the sun deck provides a peaceful retreat.

For those who need to catch up on work or stay connected, the hotel also offers a business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can take advantage of the free parking and easily explore the nearby attractions.

Additionally, Buena Vista Motor Inn provides a complimentary continental breakfast for guests to start their day off right. For those who enjoy outdoor gatherings, there is a BBQ area where guests can savor a delicious meal.

Lastly, laundry facilities are available on-site, making it convenient for guests to clean their clothes during their stay.

Which payment methods are supported by Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Buena Vista Motor Inn supports payment methods including Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa. However, cash payments are not accepted.