White Swan Inn

–Excellent location - show map
+35 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Forbes "Best Bed & Breakfast in San Francisco for 2024" Located 5 minutes’ walk from San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this bed & breakfast-style property offers uniquely decorated guest rooms, each furnished with a gas fireplace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Guest rooms at White Swan Inn include a stocked mini-refrigerator, a flat-screen HDTV and guest robes. A coffee machine is also offered in each guest room. Guests at the White Swan Inn can start each day with a breakfast and enjoy wine and snacks delivered to their room in the evening. Guests can visit the Lion & Bell Library at the property where they can relax and browse book titles. Book loans are complimentary at White Swan Inn. Grace Cathedral is 5 minutes’ walk from White Swan Inn. Chinatown is 10 minutes’ walk away. The Powell Street Cable Car stop is 12 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Private parking available

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Marie-louise
Australia Australia
“Lovely boutique Hotel! Nice breakfast, eggs , porridge, cereal , pastries, fruit , orange 🍊 juice, etc Happy Hour , five o’clock! Wine, cheese olives! 🫒”
Siofra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really cozy and comfortable stay at the White Swan. The staff were super friendly and had tonnes of great recommendations for local restaurants, location is great - 10min walk to Union Square subway and trolley. Wine & cheese o'clock is a lovely...”
Ferenc
Hungary Hungary
“An absolute classic, vintage place. Great atmosphere, confortable rooms with very good matrasses. Perfect location.”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, spacious clean and comfortable. Recommended”
Liesl
South Africa South Africa
“Comfortable and spacious rooms. Breakfast included”
Deanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Big rooms, awesome fire place , great staff, good Breakfast, safe neighbourhood.”
Deanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything.! This is the best place to stay in San Francisco. Safe area. Very very comfortable and clean rooms. The rooms are big.! The fire place is awesome and the breakfast is lovely”
Mila
Australia Australia
“Large and comfortable room, great common area for lounge and breakfast.”
Tg
Singapore Singapore
“Great and friendly service. I always enjoy the afternoon cheese + wine when I can.”
Dixie
Ireland Ireland
“The decor. The lounge. The excellent wine in the evening. The healthy breakfast. The fireplaces.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

White Swan Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.