In the heart of San Francisco, Columbus Motor Inn is a haven with free in-room WiFi. Unwind after a day of exploring Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square, then take advantage of self parking, luggage storage, vending machine snacks and tour assistance. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.
Columbus Motor Inn puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Pier 39 and Lombard Street. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet. Also, Alcatraz Island and Presidio of San Francisco are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop and Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop are just steps away.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Visual alarms in hallways
Closed captioned TV
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Low-height bed
Grab bar in bathtub
Accessible bathtub
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Columbus Motor Inn San Francisco
Columbus Motor Inn
Columbus Motor San Francisco
Columbus Motor Hotel San Francisco
Columbus Hotel San Francisco
Columbus Motel San Francisco
Columbus Motor Inn Hotel
Columbus Motor Inn San Francisco
Columbus Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbus Motor Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Columbus Motor 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 Columbus Motor Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Columbus Motor Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Columbus Motor Inn?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Columbus Motor Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Columbus Motor Inn like?
Columbus Motor Inn is in Russian Hill, a short 1-minute walk from Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Pier 39. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Columbus Motor Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Free on-site parking was a major plus for guests, a convenient and highly valued amenity. (39 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 15, 2025
Location was easy to find and close to Fisherman’s wharf.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2025
Great place. Perfect distance to Fisherman’s Wharf. Comfortable.
Lyndsey
Lyndsey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 2025
Been here 2x. Location is great!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 1, 2025
Old but very well maintained and clean. Very central and walkable.
Lydselle
Lydselle, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2025
Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
Just a good quiet get away
Zack
Zack, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2025
Excellent price for San Francisco, nice customer service and parking lot.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 15, 2025
Our go to accommodations year after year. Spacious clean rooms, awesome service at the front desk, free parking, and a terrific location. Close to Fisherman's Wharf and the piers with all the wonderful restaurants. I highly recommend this hotel for a San Francisco visit.
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Great staff. They let us check in and park early so we could check out the sites without paying for parking elsewhere. Walking distance to fisherman's wharf, easy for us and our 4yo. We walked to a small breakfast spot just a block over: good food, good staff, and we got a 10% discount when we mentioned we were staying at this hotel. Will definitely stay here again.
Dominique
Dominique, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Parking garage included we could walk to the bay
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 19, 2025
We loved our stay! Easy parking! Staff was awesome! Great location. Comfortable bed and pillows. We will definitely stay here again.
Debra
Debra, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
Quirky hotel and a bit dated, it was perfect for my needs and the staff were excellent, friendly & helpful.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
Outside was dirty, room was fine.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Just really need to refurbishment. Other than that it was perfect ! Lovely staff
M
M, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 5, 2024
Good location and great friendly staff..
Would stay again
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 11, 2025
Wonderful staff. Clean and quiet. FYI, no refrigerator in room. Bed was comfortable.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 5, 2025
Nice hotel, friendly staff.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 28, 2025
Great location and cost, surprisingly quiet for being on such a main street, staff was very friendly
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 3, 2025
Location, parking
adriena
adriena, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 1, 2025
Good location x
amy
amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
A must stay
The staff was friendly at check in and check out. The room was clean as well as the restrooms. The only downside was the ice machine on our floor was broken but they told us in advance
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 21, 2025
Very friendly staff! Clean, comfortable rooms and plenty of free parking.
Cori Kathleen
Cori Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 9, 2025
I liked that the property was easy to find. The free parking is wonderful! We are walking distance to the concert venue, restaurants, and a Walgreens if needed. The staff was very friendly upon our arrival and our room was very clean and comfortable. We’ll be back some day!