Located in Cow Hollow, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Buena Vista Motor Inn is near a metro station and near the beach. Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
What's nearby
Union Street
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Van Ness Avenue
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Lombard Street
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Ghirardelli Square
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
San Francisco Bay
14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
San Francisco Station
6 min drive
Hyde St & Lombard St Stop
9 min walk
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
36 min drive
Restaurants
The Coffee Berry
3 min walk
Motoring Coffee
7 min walk
Komeya No Bento
4 min walk
Starbucks
8 min walk
Roam Artisan Burgers
6 min walk
About this property
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square
Located close to Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island, Buena Vista Motor Inn provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
A front desk safe, a lift and coworking spaces
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Recycling and composting
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
42-inch TVs with premium channels
Fridges, on-request microwaves and free infant beds
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 2 Nov 2026 start from £87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Buena Vista Motor Inn?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Buena Vista Motor Inn located?
Located in Cow Hollow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Lombard St Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop is 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews
8.4
Very good
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So great to have on-site parking and very grateful for the elevator. Front desk staff was very kind and welcoming, even with our late arrival. We felt safe and had a great night's sleep in comfortable beds.
The best thing about the hotel is the location and free parking. Otherwise nothing was spectacular, there is no free breakfast or other amenities. It’s a good place to rest and go about your day.
The rooms were old but clean which was nice. The front desk isn’t manned all the time but the staff were kind and helpful. There isn’t much insulation between floors so we could hear the people above us walking around all night. The free parking was awesome though.
Staffing is very kind and helpful. Parking is free but tight. Ask front desk how to use shower faucet, they keep a sample at front desk and can show you so you don't have to come back. We had the suite and enjoyed one night stay. Only wished there was a sick in the extra room. Loved the terrace to see blue angles fly by during practice run. Also check out their little cute garden. Not much restaurant nearby, only pizza place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
John
2 Oct 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
quiet, safe, parking , you will need Uber to go eat. Carpets are gross. Bathrooms are not handicap friendly.
Good: Great location. Clean hotel.
Bad: The mattress are hard a rock. We woke up sooo sore. Definitely need to change this.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alma
31 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the clean rooms. Comfortable stay. Parking car was sometimes difficult on tight spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Eddie
12 Aug 2026
It was in convenient location with free parking. However, spaces are limited and very tight. Located right at a bus stop.
Staff was polite but check in is with a person on a screen.
Great location near many of the sights with a 1 mile walk. It was right on the BigBus line where you could hop on and off. It had on site parking which was a big plus.
Great location right downtown. Close to everything. Fee parking available with limited spaces. Would suggest arriving early. Nice property. Was a fridge but no microwave in room. Would stay there again.
I stayed at this motel for seven nights in October 2026. It is an older place but it is clean wasn't smelling and the beds were nice a little on the firm side for me but they were comfortable. The cleaning stuff was available daily. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. They went out of the way when we needed certain things that was not in the room to make sure we had it. The area is very safe and easy walk to some of the attractions and enough buses close by to take you anywhere in SF. There's enough restaurants around. At certain times you have to do self in/out using the kiosk but there is always someone in the office if you need help.
Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, staff is so kind! Really love how close everything is to walk - there’s a laundry mat right around the corner which is super helpful.