Rate based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Castle Inn

2 stars
1565 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
45 reviews
Good Value for a Family With Kids

Good overall experience. A little noisy neighbors since rooms are adjoined and could easily hear... See full review

  • StephiiC
  • Feb 20, 2013
Great hotel!

We went to this hotel, mid-july and found the whole experience very pleasant. Even though we... See full review

  • Becca in SF
  • Jul 30, 2012
From major attractions to fine dining, world-class shops to coffee shops, at Castle Inn you are at the center of it all! In a cheerful and safe location, we are within walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Crookedest Street, North Beach, Cable Cars, and many local shops and excellent restaurant. Also, with public transportation close by, you have easy access to other area attractions such as Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Pac Bell Park, Palace of Fine Arts, and more. Our location is ideal because it is safe, quiet, and central. In fact, our guests refer to our location as "the best kept secret in San Francisco". To top it off, our rooms are exceptionally comfortable and clean and 100% non-smoking. With a two door fridge/freezer, microwave, fresh brewed coffee maker, air conditioner, heater, full bath-shower combination with glass shower door and massage shower head, expanded cable TV with over 80 channels including HBO, CNN and ESPN, and direct dial telephone with voicemail in every room, this is home away from home. A working desk and breakfast table also makes the room very convenient for those that have to work in this beautiful city. We also offer a small breakfast which includes Danish pastries, cereal bars, fresh fruit, fresh orange juice, brewed coffee, hot chocolate and tea. FREE guaranteed parking is a bonus! We also have free wireless high-speed Internet access in every room and a safe deposit box in the office. Our dedicated staff provides fantastic service and care in a warm and friendly atmosphere that will make you want to come and stay with us every time you are in San Francisco!!

Castle Inn Rooms

Double Room
Guest room includes two queen beds. Room amenities include microwave, in-room fresh brewed coffee, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, free high speed wireless Internet access, electronic door locks, tub and shower combo with glass shower doors and massage shower-heads, individual climate controlled air conditioning and heating units, direct dial phone with voicemail and data port. 100% Non-smoking.
Standard Room
Guest room includes a king or queen bed. Room amenities include microwave, in-room fresh brewed coffee, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, free high speed wireless Internet access, electronic door locks, tub and shower combo with glass shower doors and massage shower-heads, individual climate controlled air conditioning and heating units, direct dial phone with voicemail and data port. 100% Non-smoking.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
General
Concierge
Dining
FREE breakfast
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

37.7955 -122.4226
Area served
San Francisco, California.
Nearby airports
San Francisco International Airport and Oakland Airport.
Area description
Located in the heart of scenic San Francisco, Castle Inn is central to many tourist attractions and is situated in a great neighborhood. Safe and central, we are convenient to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Crookedest Street, North Beach, Cable Cars, local and downtown shopping, and excellent restaurants. Because of our ideal location, guests refer to Castle Inn as the best-kept secret in San Francisco. Castle Inn is situated only two blocks from the famous Cable Cars of San Francisco, which travel through most of the popular tourist attractions. We also provide a convenient chart to our guests, which show bus routes to all major San Francisco sights. We arrange taxi service and airport shuttle service from the Inn.

Nearby points of interest

  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.2 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.4 mi
  • Lombard Street: 0.4 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.7 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.8 mi
  • Japantown: 0.8 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.8 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.9 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Haas Lilienthal House: 0.2 mi
  • Nob Hill: 0.3 mi
  • Lafayette Park: 0.4 mi
  • Octagon House: 0.4 mi
  • Lombard Street: 0.4 mi
  • Grace Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • Cable Car Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Konko Church of San Francisco: 0.7 mi
  • Ghirardelli Square: 0.7 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 0.8 mi
  • Japantown: 0.8 mi
  • Japan Center: 0.8 mi
  • Hyde Street Pier: 0.8 mi
  • Chinatown: 0.9 mi
  • Kertesz Gallery: 0.9 mi
  • Civic Centre: 0.9 mi
  • Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.9 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1 mi
  • Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1 mi
  • Union Square: 1 mi
  • Musee Mecanique: 1 mi
  • Coit Tower: 1 mi
  • San Francisco Experience: 1.1 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid: 1.1 mi
  • Aquarium of the Bay: 1.1 mi
  • Toomey Tourell Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • Underwater World: 1.1 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall: 1.1 mi
  • Pioneer's Monument: 1.2 mi
  • Pier 39: 1.2 mi
  • Don Soker Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • Wyland Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • San Francisco Symphony: 1.2 mi
  • Port of San Francisco: 1.2 mi
  • St Patrick's Church: 1.3 mi
  • Cartoon Art Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Lands End: 1.3 mi
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 1.4 mi
  • Moscone Center: 1.4 mi
  • SoMa: 1.4 mi
  • Walter Adams Gallery: 1.4 mi
  • 871 Fine Arts: 1.5 mi
  • Alcatraz Island: 1.5 mi
  • Palace of Fine Arts: 1.5 mi
  • Exploratorium: 1.5 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (45)

Ratings and reviews for Castle Inn

Overall score

3.6 / 5
45 out of 45
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.1
Value:
4

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
StephiiC
Hollister, CA
Feb 20, 2013

Good Value for a Family With Kids

Good overall experience. A little noisy neighbors since rooms are adjoined and could easily hear through the doors. Nice amenities, good packaged breakfast. Could have used a pocket door leading to the bathroom for more privacy. Parking garage was tight but at least it was included. It's on a busy street and getting out was a little hard, but kids liked it so we'd stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Be careful where you eat as the wharf restaurants charge a steep health surcharge. Apparently most restaurants in SF do this which is ridiculous! I'd go to the grocery store and eat in the room using the microwave next time.

Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

4
Becca in SF
San Francisco
Jul 30, 2012

Great hotel!

We went to this hotel, mid-july and found the whole experience very pleasant. Even though we weren't in the hotel much as we toured a lot of California, It was nice to come back to AC if we needed it, to start each breakfast off in the morning (with extras for snacks during the day). If you're a family looking for something with a pool you might want to try elsewhere, but as for location, there were plenty of restaurants/pubs just around the corner. For AC, free parking and free breakfast we couldn't have asked for more. My overall rating is 4.5, it's not the Ritz but We Loved it!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

3
dossman
Arizona
May 20, 2012

Great Location

Loved the location; easy to get to anywhere with exception of Union Square. Room was a bit musky, but very comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

3
Rick1
Redding, CA, USA
Nov 16, 2011

Good downtown location - with FREE PARKING!

Front desk manager was very helpful, room was clean, and free breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

4
Shaw
Pakistan
Sep 7, 2011

Fantastic choice!

One of the best stays I had while I traveled the west coast was at the Castle Inn. Situated in a very good location with the Lombard street, Fisherman's Wharf and other attraction pretty close by. The rates were amazingly low and yet the rooms were very well kept which made our stay extremely comfortable. The best part though for me was the extremely friendly and helpful guy at the front desk. Made our stay even better with his helpful suggestions. I'd recommend Castle Inn to anyone who is looking for a comfortable place to stay which offers great rates :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Dayton Oh
Aug 6, 2011

No Problems

Great location and appreciated the parking. A little dated from chain hotels but in comparison price was right. I you spend a lot of time in your room it's not for you. We could easily walk to Wharf, grocery, and coffee shop.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

3
mrs.sparkplug
Charleston, SC
Jul 7, 2011

Anniversary Trip

this was a very good hotel in a great location for us for the price!! we rented a car as we planned on traveling the surrounding area of san fran during our stay so finding this hotel with FREE parking was a sell for us! parking is more for smaller vehicles so keep that in mind. the hotel is in good condition but nothing fancy; if you're looking for something casual where you can rest and have another adventure the next day, this is a good place. breakfast there is really nothing but there is a small diner across the street that my husband loved (Peter D's) - try it. walking distance to a lot from this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

FREE PARKING!!!

Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Sacramento, Ca.
May 18, 2011

CASTLE INN

Would not stay there again! A Motel 6 would be an improvement, the carpet was torn, mattress was extremely lumpy, very stark room. It was not the best kept secret, believe me. The couple checking us in was gross, arguing, very overweight, etc. The breakfast wss a joke. Very overated.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Mar 22, 2011

Great Location

Our hotel was in a great spot. It was quiet and within walking distance to a lot of restuarants and coffee shops. It was near bus routes needed to travel the city. The room was clean and a good size.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Great hotel for your buck.

Review of Castle Inn

Reviewer score

5
Wisconsin Gal
New Berlin, WI
Jan 15, 2011

Great location! Nice clean room!

This was one of the most reasonable hotels in San Fran so I was a bit skeptical of the area as a tourist. It was GREAT! We were in the middle of the city and walking distance to many bars and restaurants. There was parking as well. [...] was extremely helpful and friendly at the front desk. I highly recommend this hotel to other tourists.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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