The Best Bed and Breakfasts in San Francisco, California

Built in 1882, Chateau Tivoli Bed and Breakfast is located in the Alamo Square district, just blocks away from San Francisco’s famous Painted Ladies. Ornate Victorian fixtures and antiques abound, and there are no TVs here, so plan on unplugging during your stay. Weekend champagne breakfast is served in the dining room and a wine-and-cheese reception is held daily in the parlor. If a traditional B&B experience is what you’re looking for, this is your spot.

Petite Auberge is a charming bed and breakfast tucked into Nob Hill, complete with large French country-style bedrooms, gas fireplaces and traditional B&B decor such as floral wallpapers and wood furniture. Complimentary daily breakfast is served in the dining room, as are baked goods and tea in the afternoon and local wines for evening happy hours. Discounted rates for an offsite fitness center are provided upon request, and the knowledgeable staff is armed with recommendations for the area.

The Inn on Folsom is a budget-friendly option that’s in a great location downtown, near the Dart, and above the blue exterior of the Cat Club. The rooms sport a modern design, with dark wood and neutral colors with rich accents; some even have a stylish brick accent wall. Beds are twin or queen-size, and each room has a TV and a private sink. Being a European style B&B means that there are shared bathroom facilities and a continental breakfast.

Right on the Marina District’s main drag, Union Street Inn is an ideal location for access to this neighborhood’s variety of bars, restaurants and shops as well as the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Mason. Large windows in each room open out onto Union Street or the garden area below (which is always open to guests). Coffee, tea and fresh-baked goods are available 24 hours a day and breakfast is served daily.

Dubbing itself an urban inn, the Parsonage was built in 1883 and its rooms feature fireplaces, tastefully traditional decor and private marble bathrooms complete with claw-foot tubs and towel warmers. The B&B is located in Hayes Valley, a charming neighborhood within walking distance of Haight-Ashbury, the Castro and the Mission District. Complimentary full breakfast is served every morning, as are evening nightcaps and chocolates.

Despite being a boutique hotel, the Inn at the Presidio (a former army base turned 22-room inn) provides the same comforts as a traditional B&B. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s lush park at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio gives easy access to 24mi (39km) of hiking trails and is only a short walk from the Marina district, making it a great option for those who want to be centrally located in the city but a bit off the grid. The inn features fireplaces in most suites plus daily continental breakfast, a wine and cheese spread and black and white photos that line the walls – an ode to this building’s storied past.

With an inviting front parlor complete with a log fireplace, library and private city garden perfect for sipping morning coffee, the Parker Guest House is a modern yet charming B&B. It’s located in the Castro, a historic LGBTQ neighborhood, and within close proximity to the Mission. The Parker Guest House combines thoughtful amenities, elegant decor and a prime location for a stylish stay in one of San Francisco’s most colorful neighborhoods.