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Columbus Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Pier 39 in San Francisco

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Interior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1075 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Lombard Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.Within a 15-minute walk of this Russian Hill hotel, you'll find Pier 39 and Lombard Street. Presidio of San Francisco and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lombard Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pier 39 - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 22 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Taylor St & Columbus Ave Stop - 1 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobb's Comedy Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abacá - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Fin Restaurant & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Casa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Columbus Motor Inn

Hotel near Pier 39 in San Francisco
Columbus Motor Inn offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Columbus Motor Inn also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Francisco hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Columbus Motor Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 transportation

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Columbus Motor Hotel San Francisco
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to the airport?

Columbus Motor Inn is 20.2 mi (40-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Columbus Motor Inn?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columbus Motor Inn on Sep 3, 2025 start from $155.49, excluding 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.

Does Columbus Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Columbus Motor Inn.

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7.5 mi (27-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 4.5 mi (9-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Columbus Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Columbus Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Columbus Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Columbus Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Columbus Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Columbus Motor Inn have a pool?

Columbus Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Columbus Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Columbus Motor Inn is 2 mi away from San Francisco.

Columbus Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Easy parking! Staff was awesome! Great location. Comfortable bed and pillows. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quaint place in great location

Great location and very friendly helpful staff. Near Pier 39 and excellent dining, including the Italian district. Great that parking is included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation

This a 2 star motel absolutely under starred. Minimum 3 star this is an excellent motel. Drove from Las Vegas San Francisco to receive totally free parking included in the price. Plenty of eaterys and bars, especially the international bar across the road. Spacious room all fairly modern great access to the piers only 15 minutes walk for Alcatraz tours. Cannot say enough good about the Columbus motel. Just book and relax 😁😁😁
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani, Sacramento

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the property was easy to find. The free parking is wonderful! We are walking distance to the concert venue, restaurants, and a Walgreens if needed. The staff was very friendly upon our arrival and our room was very clean and comfortable. We’ll be back some day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

We had a great stay. FREE parking, spacious room, and comfy king size bed. Walkable to everything on the pier 39 and pier 33 Alcatraz, to the trolly"s and Lombard Street and seals. Bus # 30 stockton in front if you want to go to a Giants game and take the Hyde trolly back.Starbucks around the corner next to Mason trolly..Breakfast spots & Walgreens nearby. Not a 5-star hotel but a 5-star DEAL.Hidden Gem. Neighborhood is Quiet, we stayed 4 nights and walked alot and had No problems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay

The staff was friendly at check in and check out. The room was clean as well as the restrooms. The only downside was the ice machine on our floor was broken but they told us in advance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis, Burleigh Waters

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a gem with this one when we came across Columbus. Fast friendly check in, nice spacious & clean room, good location not far to walk to Pier 39 and other attractions, also close to Cable car stop and has free parking too which made this great value accommodation. About the only slightly negative comment would be if you want a fridge in your room as I don’t believe they have them, wasn’t one in ours but even so this will still be our go to when we next visit San Francisco again, it was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is great so far- first rate service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gloria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky hotel and a bit dated, it was perfect for my needs and the staff were excellent, friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

adriena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Santa Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first time to stay in this Inn and probably will not be the last time. Would like to keep this place secret to everyone else but for an honest review. The location of this place the free parking is just no brainer. We travelled in EU most times and we never look at how new or fancy the hotel is but the location and where it sits at. This one is in pretty good spot. Clost to Chinatown where my wife would like to eat. City center is walkable for my son to enjoy his love for modern architecture and Lombard street/ Coit tower/ Fishermans wharf are within 5-10 min walk. Hopefully this place stay the same way as is. And for nexr year I’ll book earlier.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfy, the water tasted fine, the staff were friendly, and my car was safe in the garage for a week. The location is also pretty great since it's near stuff and accessible to transit, including the cable cars.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location x
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect! So cozy & quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and cost, surprisingly quiet for being on such a main street, staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025