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Mon 5/18
2 guests, 1 room
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$131
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Nightly total
Standard room
$131
King room
$151
Double room
$175
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Overview

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco and in between the popular Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Warf, the Columbus Motor Inn boasts comfortable accommodations and excellent service.

Guests can enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from the popular Fisherman’s Wharf, world-class restaurants, and shops. Complimentary parking is offered at the Columbus Motor Inn and for those who wish to explore the city by public transport, rest assured that public transportation is easily accessible.

Rooms feature well-appointed guest rooms with one King or two Queen-sized beds, as well as the option of two Full-sized, extra-long beds. Guests have the option too book family-sized two-room suite for added comfort. The hotel provides complimentary, in-room Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and a comfortable workstation.

Nearby attractions include the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco’s Famous Cable Cars, Chinatown, and more. The hotel is situated near several nearby restaurants. For example, the restaurant A16 can be found within walking distance of Columbus Motor Inn, boasting delicious pizza, fresh pasta, and more.

An excellent location, guests can benefit from easy access to all that San Francisco has to offer. Columbus Motor Inn is a non-smoking, wheelchair accessible hotel, an ideal choice for the business and leisure traveler alike.

8.7
Very good rating
Based on 2,733 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Columbus Motor Inn

Sun 5/17
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Mon 5/18
Standard room
2 double beds
$131
nightly with fees
Double room
1 king bed
$175
nightly with fees
King room
bed type unknown
$151
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Columbus Motor Inn

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 meters)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Dining

  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Vending machine (drinks)

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Columbus Motor Inn

8.7
Very good
2733 verified ratings
Wonderful
1542
Very good
682
Good
343
Okay
79
Fair
50
Mediocre
13
Poor
24

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location near tourist spots and the convenience of free parking. The hotel was noted for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and spacious rooms. Friendly and helpful staff were also frequently mentioned. Some guests noted the hotel is older and lacks certain amenities like refrigerators and microwaves in rooms, but overall the positives outweighed the negatives.
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Anonymous, Aug 2019
Pros (+) You’d be hard pressed to find a better value than Columbus Motor Inn! It’s clean, affordable (by SF standards), free parking and walking distance to Fishermen’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and other cool spots!
Cons (-) Other than a very minor key card malfunction, I don’t have any real issues to report.

Location

1075 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street386 yd
  • Fisherman's Wharf0.3 mi
  • Pier 390.5 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid0.9 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco1 mi
  • Union Square1.2 mi
  • Embarcadero1.3 mi
  • Ferry Building1.3 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art1.5 mi
  • Alcatraz1.6 mi
  • Moscone Center1.6 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza1.7 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Columbus Motor Inn

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December
September
$263
$311
Cheapest month to stay with an average 41% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 55% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Columbus Motor Inn

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Columbus Motor Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Columbus Motor Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Columbus Motor Inn, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Columbus Motor Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $200, while the most expensive was $295.
  • How long should you stay at Columbus Motor Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Columbus Motor Inn

  • Which room should I book at Columbus Motor Inn?

    If you are traveling to San Francisco with your family or a group of friends, the Columbus Motor Inn has rooms and suites to accommodate from two to six guests. Standard rooms have two double beds, while suites have one king and one queen bed to sleep up to 4 people. The hotel also has family-size suites with two bedrooms and a sofa for 5 people, or two double beds and one queen bed to accommodate 6. Rooms with balconies and extra-long beds are available on request.

  • How do I get to Columbus Motor Inn from the airport?

    If you’re flying into San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport is located about 40m south of the hotel by car. If you prefer to take public transport, catch the BART train from Antioch to Powell Street station, walk to the cable car stop on Powell and Market Streets, and take the cable car to the stop on Columbus Avenue and Chestnut Street. The Columbus Motor Inn is a 2m walk away, and the trip should take about 1h in total. App-based ride services are also available from San Francisco Airport with pick-ups from the curbside on the Departures level of the domestic terminal. If you’re traveling in a group, shared ride vans pick up travelers from the center island of the Arrivals level.

  • How do I get around if I’m staying at Columbus Motor Inn?

    There are plenty of restaurants, cafés, and shops within walking distance of the hotel. If you have your own car, you can leave it in the covered parking garage and explore the area on foot. Getting around on public transport is easy as there is a cable car stop on Columbus Avenue and Chestnut Street a few minutes away. If you want to visit downtown San Francisco, simply catch bus 30 that stops in front of the hotel. Fisherman’s Wharf is a short walk away, and from there, visitors can take the historic F-line street cars, pedicabs, and city buses to get around the area.

  • What are some of the top attractions close to Columbus Motor Inn?

    Guests can walk to Fisherman’s Wharf in about 7m to savor fresh seafood and the world-famous Dungeness crab at many restaurants on the waterfront. Take the Bayside History Walk and learn about the history of Fisherman’s Wharf or visit popular attractions such as Ripley’s Believe it or Not and Madame Tussaud’s San Francisco, which are both within a 10m walk from Columbus Motor Inn. Pier 39 is about a 13m walk from the hotel, and boasts plenty of attractions, including the San Francisco carousel, the 7D Experience, the sea lion center, and The Flyer San Francisco.

  • What kind of accessible amenities are available at Columbus Motor Inn?

    If you are planning to stay in San Francisco and require an accessible room, the Columbus Motor Inn has rooms with accessible bathrooms. Guests can reserve the Accessible King Bed room, which is furnished with a king bed and can accommodate two or three guests.

  • Where is Columbus Motor Inn located?

    Columbus Motor Inn is located at 1075 Columbus Avenue in Russian Hill, 1.8 miles from the center of San Francisco. Lombard Street is the closest landmark to Columbus Motor Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Columbus Motor Inn?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Columbus Motor Inn.

  • Does Columbus Motor Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Columbus Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Columbus Motor Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Columbus Motor Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Columbus Motor Inn from the airport?

    Columbus Motor Inn is 12.5 miles from Oakland. Columbus Motor Inn is 12.8 miles from San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Columbus Motor Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Columbus Motor Inn in San Francisco and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Columbus Motor Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Columbus Motor Inn.

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8.7
1.8 mi
Oakland
12.5 mi