"Known for its chatty, helpful staff... Rooms are cosy and chintzy."

"This small, European-style pensione is one of the best budget hotels in San Francisco." Full review

"One of the city's best values, the San Remo dates to 1906 and is long on old-fashioned charm." Full review

"The only budget hotel in the area, San Remo is a well-maintained Italianate building, and one of the first to be constructed following the earthquake and fire of 1906."

"This lovely, restored Victorian hotel was built by the founder of Bank of America to house maritime workers displaced by the earthquake of 1906."

"One of the city’s best budget hotels in a perfect location near the heart of North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf."

"While charming, the San Remo's Victorian style -- with shared bathrooms, narrow hallways, and no elevator or air-conditioning -- is not for everyone." Full review

"Although the rooms are on the small side and the spotless shower rooms are shared (there's also one bath), you would be hard-pressed to find a finer hotel in San Francisco at this price." Full review

"I'm not sure why the word "staycation" irks me, but then I suppose everyone has words that annoy them (the word "moist" also ranks high on my list). There are those whose idea of a..."

"This two-star hotel is a San Franciscan treasure with a fascinating history. It has the feel of a homey, European pension, complete with shared baths, brass beds and greenery galore." Full review