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Comfort Inn By the Bay

Comfort Inn By the Bay offers modern rooms, free breakfast, and WiFi in San Francisco. Rated 3.9 with 1,582 reviews, located minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and Golden Gate Bridge.

2775 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States View on map
7.8/10
Good Based on 1642 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Paid parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort near San Francisco attractions

Recent guests highlight the hotel's convenient location, friendly staff, and clean rooms, making it a practical choice for budget travelers exploring San Francisco. Some note minor drawbacks like limited in-room amenities and paid parking. This straightforward hotel suits those seeking value and easy access to popular sites.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and attentive front desk staff, with frequent mentions of employees like Jonathan, Jean, and Terry.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms, often described as bright and well-maintained.
  • Great location within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and cable car lines.
  • Complimentary breakfast and 24/7 coffee service appreciated by many guests.
  • Convenient on-site parking offered at a lower rate compared to other local hotels.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms lack refrigerators and some guests found air conditioning units have a mild mildew odor.
  • Parking is available but comes at a daily fee ($35) and requires a $75 security deposit.
  • Breakfast is basic and can be hit or miss, though generally acceptable for a budget hotel.
  • Occasional maintenance issues reported with bathroom fixtures such as heat lamps and blowers.
  • Not suited for guests seeking luxury or 4-5 star accommodations—this is a straightforward, value-focused hotel.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers wanting a clean, well-located base for sightseeing in San Francisco.
  • Visitors prioritizing friendly staff and convenient access to the waterfront and city landmarks.
  • Short stays where proximity to Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars, and iconic attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge is important.
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers looking for welcoming accommodations in Downtown San Francisco.
  • Those comfortable with modest amenities in exchange for value and location benefits.
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About this property

Welcome to Comfort Inn By the Bay

Comfort Inn By the Bay offers a straightforward, budget-friendly stay with modern rooms and practical amenities such as free breakfast, coffee, and WiFi. Its location at 2775 Van Ness Ave places guests less than a mile from Fisherman's Wharf, just a short walk from Ghirardelli Square and the Hyde Street cable car line. The Golden Gate Bridge is approximately 3.2 miles away, making this a convenient base for exploring San Francisco’s top attractions.

The hotel is recognized for its clean accommodations and polite, helpful staff, with several reviews highlighting friendly service from front desk personnel like Jonathan and Jean. Rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, though some guests have noted a lack of refrigerators and issues with bathroom fixtures. Parking is available at $35 per night, with a $75 security deposit, details that some guests felt could be more clearly communicated beforehand.

Comfort Inn By the Bay caters to travelers seeking practical value in a safe, accessible area. It is LGBTQ+ friendly and located amid various dining options and public transport connections, supporting easy access to nearby landmarks such as Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The property’s mix of positive guest reviews and some noted limitations suggest it suits visitors on shorter stays who prioritize location and service over luxury.

Check-in begins at 16:00, with check-out by 12:00, ensuring a convenient schedule for most travelers. Guests appreciate the breakfast offering and the quiet despite being near a major intersection. While not a luxury option, Comfort Inn By the Bay balances cost and comfort in a central setting popular among tourists.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Business center
Kid-friendly
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RF
Richard Farrell Mar 18, 2026
10

Room has excellent views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Clean rooms with crisp white duvet covers. Breakfast included with 24/7 coffee. Great location. Jean on Front Desk is awesome. Highly recommended.

AB
Ardak Baidyussenov Mar 16, 2026
10

Stayed overnight at Comfort Inn By the Bay. Overall, everything was fine and the room was clean and comfortable. The location is convenient and the staff was polite. However, a few things were disappointing: the room did not have a refrigerator, parking is paid ($35 per night), and there is a $75 security deposit. Breakfast was average and could be better. In general, it’s a decent place for a short stay, but it would be nice if these details were more clearly communicated in advance.

MS
Mili Shrestha Feb 27, 2026
10

I really enjoyed our stay here! My partner and I came for a weekend in SF, stayed here and had a great time. The location is great, and cute neighborhood. It’s close by a lot of restaurants, and coffee shops (beware of the hills if you aren’t familiar haha). There is parking! We liked the service so much, we came back two weekends later for business and Jonathan at the front desk greeted us so kindly! He remembered us from the last time, and is the loveliest staff!! He’s efficient, super warm, and great at his job. 10/10 for service and would return again!

BC
Brian Costain Feb 23, 2026
10

I came here for a work trip and thoroughly loved the hospitality. I landed late at night and was greeted by a kind attendant who informed me about discounts for future trips. The staff helped with some picks when I inquired about local coffee, and the breakfast selections were excellent. Highly recommended - Jean is a sweetheart.

EF
Em Falcon Feb 17, 2026
10

Stayed in the City end of January, employees was very courteous from the front desk folks Terry and Jean, Adelaida the cleaning lady, and Jonathan from the night shift that welcomed us upon check in. Very responsive to inquiries (with a supply of smiling faces), the rooms were clean, the free breakfast was also pretty good. The location itself was very safe, we walked to and from the Wharf starting from Van Ness (northward) down to the Wharf almost to the Maritime museum all the way to the Ferry Building in all sorts of hours as early as 6am until the evening, we felt very safe (use common sense, if your spider senses feel odd follow it) ours did not tingle the entire time. Would we stay here again, 100% YES!!!! good hotel, great area, cost is reasonable and you can almost walk everywhere. PS: is you are looking for a 4-5 star type accommodation, this is not it. But if you are looking for a good quality Hotel that is safe, and in close proximity to almost anywhere you want to visit in San Fran then this is one of those places. (walkable to the base of The Golden gate bridge, the Wharf, Warriors stadium, The Ferry Building and a bunch of restaurants along the way to include the Moscone Center). Hope this helps.

R
Rich Jan 26, 2026
10

Terry, Jonathan and Eva we're all extremely helpful friendly and professional. The hotel is in a great location.Kept very clean and the rooms are big and bright. The bed is comfortable and clean. The bathroom is spacious , very clean as well and fully functional. The view from the upper floors is priceless. In a great part of town , closer to the water with the views of the golden gate. The parking is a great deal as other places charge sixty to seventy dollars a day...they charge 35. You have to walk to the garage as well off site in many other higher priced hotels. Here the garage is under the hotel and very convenient. It's fairly quiet considering it's on a major intersection of lombard and Van Ness. There is an issue with the air units. When you turn them on, it does have a slight mildew smell which can be off putting. Fortunately, I don't need the air conditioning or the heating.The temperature is perfect, so I just kept it off. To fix that would be a major overhaul of the whole system which is probably extremely expensive. Other than that for the price, the hotel is a ten out of ten. So corporate knows , your staff is excellent, as I mentioned. You can save money and have an even nicer experience than a lot of the other higher priced hotels.

MM
Maristle Maglaqui Jan 12, 2026
10

I had a great stay at Comfort Inn by the Bay. The service was exceptional, and the rooms were very clean and well maintained. Breakfast in the morning was good and a nice way to start the day. The location is excellent for visiting San Francisco, and our room had a beautiful view, which made the stay even more enjoyable. I especially want to thank Jonathan and Terry. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and felt well taken care of. Five stars for the stay! Highly recommend.

KM
Kate M Jan 09, 2026
8.0

All was fine except a couple issues with bathroom. The blower and heat lamp didn’t work. Front desk wouldn’t accept our comments; told us to post on Expedia! But breakfast was great. Good coffee and decent scrambled eggs, not dry at all!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Comfort Inn By the Bay

Union Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Less than a mile from Fisherman's Wharf, this modern Downtown hotel is a 9-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square and 3 blocks from the Hyde Street cable car line, while the Golden Gate Bridge is 3.2 miles away.

  • San Francisco 1 hr 7 Walk
  • Van Ness Ave & Chestnut St 3 min Walk
  • Van Ness Ave & Union St 5 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 31 min Car · 1 hr 8 Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 1 hr 3 Car · 1 hr 45 Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 37 min Car · 1 hr 5 Transit
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