The Inn San FranciscovsWashington Square Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, The Inn San Francisco is the choice of most professionals compared to Washington Square Inn. The Inn San Francisco comes in at 78 with endorsements from 9 sources such as oyster.com, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
The Inn San Francisco
943 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
Star
"Superb, sprawling B&B set in two adjoining historic Victorians."
Fodor's
"Decked out in ornate poster beds, opulent Oriental rugs, and precious Victorian artifacts, guest quarters are everything from cozy... to spacious enough to fit a family." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The stately Inn San Francisco occupies an elegant 1872 Italianate-Victorian mansion, impeccably maintained and packed with period antiques." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in an 1872 mansion, the 21-room property brims with authentic Victorian details... minus the chintz (not a weathered doily in sight)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The owner of this 1872 Victorian Mansion will charm you with hospitality. The spacious rooms are individually decorated in Victorian themes."
Time Out
"This friendly Italianate Victorian, built in 1872, invites you to sprawl about in its beautifully restored sitting rooms, rather than just admire them." Full review
BlackBook
"Victorian to the hilt. Beautifully preserved 1872 Italianate mansion, once a farm breeding champion racehorses and now the oldest existing hotel in town."
Zagat
4.3
"There's a "romantic and relaxing" vibe to this "gorgeous" Victorian Mission mansion, as "honeymooners" cozy up in the "warm", "comfortable" quarters."
Oyster
Budget
"This inn is a solid choice for travelers looking for a more authentic, out-of-the-way San Francisco experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Leaning into Victorian-era decor, this hotel on Mansion Row has just 27 rooms. For accommodations, guests have their choice of small rooms, medium rooms, spacious rooms, or the inn's garden cottages."
San Francisco Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Washington Square Inn
1660 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA
From $105/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
Star
"This B&B-style hotel overlooking Washington Square has large, airy rooms decorated in modern shades of taupe and cream."
Frommer's
"This small, comely, European-style bed-and-breakfast is ideal for older couples who prefer a quieter, more subdued environment than the commotion of downtown San Francisco." Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking the tree-lined park of its namesake and surrounded by fine shops and cafés, this gracious corner B&B sits at the foot of Telegraph Hill in the heart of North Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"On leafy, sun-dappled Washington Square, this inn looks decidedly European and caters to the over-40 set." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the few hotels in the North Beach area, this is the only one facing Washington Square Park, where you can watch people practicing Tai Chi or strolling around the park."
Time Out
"Close to one of San Francisco's prettiest urban parks, in a quiet part of North Beach, this is a convivial little inn." Full review
Gayot
"Europe meets the San Francisco Bay in this cozy bed-and-breakfast-style inn."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The intimate, 15-room Washington Square Inn features Edwardian architectural designs, European antiques, and a fireplace lounge and dining room." Full review