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Columbus Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Experience vibrant city life at this inviting inn where you can explore iconic streets by day and relax with convenience at night.

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in San Francisco, Columbus Motor Inn is in the city centre. Ferry Building and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Presidio of San Francisco and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
Map
1075 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street featuring flowers and a garden
    Lombard Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ghirardelli Square showing street scenes
    Ghirardelli Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henry Moore sculptur and City Hall
    Van Ness Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pier 39 which includes landscape views and signage
    Pier 39
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aquarium of the Bay
    Aquarium of the Bay
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop
    1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station
    5 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Abacá
    4 min walk
  • Red Fin Restaurant & Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • Cobb's Comedy Club
    2 min walk
  • Fiddle Fig Cafe & Coffee
    2 min walk

About this property

Columbus Motor Inn

Hotel near Lombard Street
Close to Pier 39, Columbus Motor Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Columbus Motor Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height door lock
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is Columbus Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Columbus Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Columbus Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Columbus Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Columbus Motor Inn located?

Located in Russian Hill, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lombard Street and Pier 39. Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop and Taylor St & Francisco St Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Columbus Motor Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, and onsite parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent affordable rooms! Extremely helpful and friendly staff, parking was very convenient and really nice location! We had an excellent trip because of this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location and parking. Very nice staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, staff always friendly. Great location. Always feel safe, I stay here often.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, very convenient location, with free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, free parking, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Parking included in hotel night stay. Very clean rooms. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean room for the price. Good condition flooring and furniture. No regrets at all even though I was hesitant at first. Bed was comfortable. Shower was just fine. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Parking is on site. Room was very clean and pleasant. Restaurants in walking distance and my event was half a mile away so also very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Columbus Inn, a hidden gem in SF! Location couldn't be better, making restaurants walkable. Staff is wonderful and the rooms are big, comfy and very clean. We stay here every time in SF!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful and friendly. Close to everything you need as a tourist
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free parking clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was easy to find and close to Fisherman’s wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to pier 39 fisherman’s wharf. Bit dated but clean would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mattress was comfortable. Location awesome. Staff helpful and friendly, especially Tony. Tony went above and beyond to make sure our family had a wonderful sray at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great friendly staff.. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good quiet get away
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of shops nearby and indoor parking. You can see Alcatraz from the 3rd floor. The bathroom in the room we rented was not disability friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here 2x. Location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at the hotel for twenty years and it has not changed at all. I know what to expect every time I visit. Staff is always very friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025