589 reviews
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$771388 California Street, San Francisco, 94109, California, United States
589 reviews
1/40
Free wifi
Spa tub
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Cable Car Hotel is a 1-star hotel in San Francisco, California, United States, located at 1388 California Street, about 1.1mi from the city center. The hotel has 589 reviews reflecting guest experiences in this location.
Featured amenities include free WiFi, a spa tub, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, an elevator, upper floors accessible by elevator, free toiletries, and a bathtub.
Prices start from $77.
Cable Car Hotel sits at 1388 California Street in San Francisco, about 1.1mi from the city center. With 589 guest reviews shaping impressions, this 1-star property offers a practical base for travelers in a busy city. Free WiFi helps plans stay on track, and a spa tub provides a welcome pause after a day of exploring the neighborhood.
Around-the-clock assistance comes from a 24-hour front desk, while non-smoking rooms keep air fresh for every stay. An elevator provides access to the upper floors, and small comforts like free toiletries and a bathtub help cap off the day with ease.
All in all, the setup emphasizes value and convenience for visitors seeking a straightforward stay near San Francisco’s center.
Closest airports
Oakland International Airport
11.6miSan Francisco International Airport
12.1miBuchanan Field Airport
23.9miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
40miSonoma County Airport
54.1miFree wifi
Spa tub
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Standard, Double, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Spa tub
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
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Courtyard views are featured from this room. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, microwave and compact fridge are included in this room.
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Standard, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Spa tub
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Relax in a cozy Double Standard Room with a shared spa tub and free toiletries, accessible by elevator and designed for 2 adults and 1 child.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
195 sqft
Spa tub
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
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A flat-screen TV, microwave and a small refrigerator are included in this room.
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Deluxe
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Apartment 2 Room
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5.6
589 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Julie
8.2
January 2024
We loved our stay at the Cable Car Hotel in Knob Hill, San Francisco! We're kind of quirky people, and this is a quirky little hotel. We paid a bit extra for an ensuite bathroom (each floor has washrooms and bathrooms for the hostel-like rooms). The staff were all friendly and helpful. The place is an older Knob Hill house, but it's clean and comfy. BEST PARTS? A wonderful vegan cafe (Nourish) less than a minute's walk away on Hyde. A Trader Joe's kitty corner. A friendly pub next door for a quick drink after a long day at our conference. A half hour walk to the Moscone Convention Center. And, of course, it's right on a cable car route. We highly recommend Cable Car Hotel to anyone who prefers funky to concrete box.
Depending on who's staying there, it might not be the quietest night's stay, but the noise (it was happy noise) settled down in time for a good night's sleep. The elevator was out of order, so confirm that it's working if it's important to you.
Arinda
10
November 2023
The room was large, comfortable, the bed was nice. The fridge and microwave in the room were lifesavers. We had a ton of closet space as well. It was more than enough for two people. The area was also very nice, with plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, and diagonal to a large supermarket. There were bus stops nearby as well. The people at the front desk were super nice, helped us with our bags, even let me use the shower after check out. The bathroom was shared, however we never had to wait to use it. All around a lovely experience for my first visit to San Francisco.
Caz
8.2
October 2023
Comfortable room, with microwave and fridge being great assets Bedside lamp with USB was a good addition Loved that I could see the street from my bay window (despite the traffic noise) Great location for getting public transport to places of interest Trader Joe’s and CVS Pharmacy just across the road for supplies Staff very polite and helpful
Bathrooms could sometimes be dirty and/or wet, so not very inviting Bedroom very warm, as radiator came on daily and it couldn’t be turned it off (thankfully the ceiling fan helped)
Girard
10
December 2024
Room 405A. Nice, well maintained, great footed bathtub, excellent hot water in the tub. This is a residential hotel mainly and the monthly tenants are quiet and hospitable.
Can't think of anything that I did not enjoy. If you don't want a shared bathroom, make sure you specify a room with a private bath. It costs a little bit more, but was worth it to me at my age.
Robert
8.2
July 2023
Location was good although quite noisy with the cable cars and traffic. Best bit was the price. Great value for money no frill place to explore SF. Staff were so helpful and made us very welcome.
Quite noisy but we were in the city and it was kind of nice by being woken to the sound of cable cars getting ready for day.
Patricia
9.1
September 2023
Hotel was very old, but clean. Was located on the tram tracks to downtown San Francisco. Could not walk far as Hotel was on a hill, so was hard, but tram was great.
Elevator was a bit creepy. There was a lot of people hanging around outside, which was also worrying. Glad they had 24 hour staff.
Kaytelyn
10
June 2023
Clean and comfortable lodging for an older building. Excellent location, not too far to walk or transit to popular destinations, close to a CVS and trader Joe's for any essentials you might need and a great bar downstairs. Thanks for having me!
Pamela
10
December 2023
This is my second time staying here. I love it. I'm actually still here won't be checking out till the 12th and will def be back
Garnett
10
April 2023
I liked the customer service received from manager upon check-in, and his knowledge of the hotel location/area and surrounding area, for public transportation, shopping, and his ability to answer any of my queries.
Daniel
10
July 2023
The staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. I was pleasantly surprised at how simple and seamless the booking and check in process were.
It's so high in demand that I wasn't able to extend my stay even though I wanted to.
Attractions
Barbary Coast Trail
0.7miSan Francisco Japantown
0.7miSaints Peter and Paul Church
0.8miFillmore District
0.9miPacific Heights
1miGrateful Dead House
2.2miConservatory of Flowers
3.1miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
3.2miBaker Beach
3.4mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
3.9miSea Cliff
4.2miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
5.6miBerkeley
10.2miMarin County
11.8miHalf Moon Bay
22.3miAttractions
Barbary Coast Trail
0.7miSan Francisco Japantown
0.7miSaints Peter and Paul Church
0.8miFillmore District
0.9miPacific Heights
1miGrateful Dead House
2.2miConservatory of Flowers
3.1miSan Francisco Botanical Garden
3.2miBaker Beach
3.4mi16th Avenue Tiled Steps
3.9miSea Cliff
4.2miGolden Gate National Recreation Area
5.6miBerkeley
10.2miMarin County
11.8miHalf Moon Bay
22.3miAirports
Oakland International Airport
11.6miSan Francisco International Airport
12.1miBuchanan Field Airport
23.9miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
40miSonoma County Airport
54.1miFree wifi
Spa tub
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Food & Drink
Fruit
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
General
Convenience store on site
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Fireplace
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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Visa,
American Express
This property does not accept cash.
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