Washington Square Inn

Hotels
8.2 (461 reviews)
1660 Stockton Street , San Francisco , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable beds
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Limited amenities and staff presence

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Mixed reviews about cleanliness with mentions of stains and dirt in some areas.
Service
8.95
Staff interactions were positive, but some lacked presence.
Location
9.45
Location was frequently praised for its proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Concerns about room comfort and the unusual bathroom arrangements.
Amenities
7.45
Limited amenities mentioned; some improvements needed.
Value for Money
7.95
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with pricing relative to room conditions.
Food and Beverage
7.45
No food service mentioned; breakfast offerings need improvement.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall positive experience but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:16

Property Description

Prime Location Overlooking Washington Square Park
Located in North Beach, San Francisco, the Washington Square Inn offers contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the convenience of being just a 2-minute walk from North Beach Italian bakeries, cafes, and boutiques.

Charming Room Features
Select rooms at the inn boast a cozy fireplace or stunning city views. Adorned with elegant wood furnishings, each room is equipped with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, and stylish linens in subtle colors.

Proximity to Popular Attractions
Explore the vibrant neighborhood with Fisherman's Wharf a mere 15 minutes' walk away, while Union Square's array of shops and restaurants await within a 20-minute stroll from Washington Square Inn.

Experience the allure of San Francisco at Washington Square Inn - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 461 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Barry • couple • us
7
Great place to stay but it would have been nice if a staff person was there.
Pros:

Very comfortable, clean room. Great location

Cons:

Nobody there to greet you. You use your phone with an app to get into your room. We weren't the only people who had trouble opening the door at first. Subsequent attempts worked well. There is a phone number to call if you have a problem but they don't always answer the phone other call you back so you may have to call more than once.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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F2273LWjohanm • Solo travel
4
Expensive Hostel
Pros:

Most accurately described as an expensive hostel, the pictures overrepresent the quality of the Inn. Location was all right, but the room was dated, bathroom was across the hall and required a second pair of keys, and the lack of concierge complicated the experience. Poor sound-proofing as well, I could hear talking outside and snoring from the room over

2026-05-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Charles • couple • us
7
Enjoyed it overall and would stay again
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Electronic check in with no staff on premises although they responded quickly to things that went a stray

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Semih • solo_traveller • nl
5
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Emil • couple • dk
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Emil • couple • dk
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • au
9
Fabulous unpretentious hotel in 😃 seelocation with all the essentials.
Pros:

We loved this hotel. Loved the high ceilings, comfortable bed, ambience and the fact that coffee maker was available all day and there was ice maker too. These little things make all the difference!

Cons:

We were a bit unsure about downloading the remote download key to the door, especially as it didn't work the 1st time we tried it. But the second time it worked and we got in and used it successfully for rest of our stay.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Panfilo • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

Separate bathroom

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • nl
7
Not what it used to be - I miss the staff.
Pros:

The location is great. Plenty of restaurants are close and it's a good neighbourhood.

Cons:

There are no staff. This is more like an AirBnB experience.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • us
7
If you are needing accommodation by Washington park this is easy choice.
Pros:

Great location- so many great places nearby to walk to. Room was clean and comfortable.There was a coffee/ tea bar in the lobby so you can have coffee in the lobby and look at the park.

Cons:

Very interesting that there is no staff, receptionist or any other person on site, just the cleaners in the morning. Kinda the self automated hotel.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Provost • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
7
It is clean, quiet, and stylish. Human contact is still necessary.
Pros:

Staff was helpful. The room was quiet, and the bed was comfortable. The location is great, across from Washington Square.

Cons:

The Inn has an app check in system which was supposed to notify us when the room was ready (at 3 PM or earlier).
We arrived a little after 3 and someone let us in but we had to find someone in housekeeping to call someone to send us the link to obtain the digital room key.
We were sent very specific instructions on to check out by 11 AM but when we returned to pick up our bags at 10:45 and check out, the digital key was already disabled. Housekeeping unlocked the door so we could get our bags.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Fran • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Quiet and clean

Cons:

We got quite cold and would have appreciated an extra blanket at night.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Garrido Velasco • couple • mx
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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cordes • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Big stain on floor in room. Not much room to open suitcases. No one to talk to in reception area.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • us
8
Very good value and location.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice hotel with traditional feel in an attractive location, walking distance to key sights
Pros:

Traditional building with classic feel throughout, not a chain hotel! Attractive and vibrant location on the square . Nice lobby area for sitting by the window with coffee available. Upstairs room was bright, airy and attractive.

Cons:

Downstairs room was much smaller and less appealing. Hotel was not able to provide 2 rooms close together as requested. Key activation via phone can be fiddly and doesn’t always work. We needed to reconnect to the Wi-Fi login every day and every time we stepped out and returned to the building. Be mindful of the stairs with heavy bags (2 flights and no elevator)

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee