Hayes Valley Inn

Reasonable rates.
Friendly helpful staff.
Clean rooms.
Clean bathrooms even though they’re shared.
Great location.
Highly recommend.

Fantastic spot in a wonderful neighborhood. Wasn’t to sure what to think having never been to San Francisco, but the Hayes Valley neighborhood was perfect. Restaurants, a local market, local shopping and a lovely park all within walking distance (literally just around the corner from the inn). The inn employees where wonderful and super helpful. Rooms are tiny, but my boyfriend and I shared the single occupancy room so extra tight but we spent little time in the room any way. Having a sink in the room was a bonus and the shared bathrooms were never occupied. Breakfast every morning was wonderful. Basic meals of bagels, waffle and cereal but fresh coffee and a gorgeous dining area with fresh flowers every morning! If you are a light sleep bring some ear plugs the street noise can be loud in the morning, but to be expected in a big city. Plus you can’t beat that price! Best value and location. A great spot, would stay there again.

They let me check in early, their breakfast was great, and my girls loved their tea service. And the room we stayed in (2 bunk beds) was super cute. I’d stay again in a second.

I don’t quite get the 5 star reviews — it’s NOT a 5 star hotel. It is not a great hotel, but 4 stars because it is what it says it is: basically a no-​frills, cheap (for SF) boarding room, withOUT in-​room bath, shower or toilet, in a clean neighborhood with very friendly staff and simply breakfast.
Yes the other reviews are correct:
— thin walls (although I didn’t find it too bad I could hear traffic/​voices outside from our 2^nd floor (3^rd story) room; yes could hear people walking past. I used my phone’s white noise masker
— Never had to wait for the shower or toilet (and you can always just use the next floor’s facility).
— Breakfast was not fancy… but was nice. Ready-​to-​heat waffles, selection of bagels (with cream cheese, assorted jams, and butter); selection of breakfast cereal; carton OJ (eh…); coffee, milk, tea; fresh fruit… a nice touch.
I’d disagree with these though:
— While neat and orderly; and the public areas were clean… I found the room clean *enough*. Flat surfaces didn’t appear wiped down; carpet in the room was vacuumed — except for the corners, near walls and under tables/​bed. Window sill was filthy. Other areas appeared uncleaned. Clean… but only clean «enough.»
— While nice «enough» the room was generally a bit worn; towels have holes and fraying. Sheets were not great quality… but good «enough.» Surprised me that we got exactly 2 towels, two hand towels and 2 wash clothes; no bathrobes despite the communal showers. The whole thing just left a «hostel» flavor to it all.
— My main issue was… the showers just are sketchy. Those plastic cushioned floor mats are just harbingers for bacteria, who knows if or when they’ve been cleaned? I’d rather have a bare tub that DOESN’T catch other’s pubes… ya know what I mean?! Solved it by pealing it back and rinsing down everyone else’s pubes before taking my shower — carefully perching myself between wall and curtain so as not to touch either — but… that’s just uncomfortable. No extra cloth floor mats left me stepping in other’s puddles coming in and out… Why not put a stack of floor mats in there? Hell… why not put a stack of washcloths in there?
— Why not include a couple of bathrobes? Ikea sells ‘em for $ 10. Buy 100 and launder them with the towels. No?
Suggestions:
— BRING a bathrobe and flip-​flops. Trust me you’ll thank me.
— Rinse the shower before you get in. Taking a shower in other’s body hair is just gross.
The summary: It sufficed… but I wouldn’t stay there again… I’ll pay an extra $ 40 – 50 for an in-​room, pube-​free (er… ‘cept for mine) shower and toilet.

Can’t find a nicer and safer place than Hayes Valley that’s close to SF Financial District. Been here before as a tourist but needed a place for work this time. Great location: route 21 takes you directly into Market n 3^rd and from there only 5 – 10 mins walk depending on your speed. Many little restaurants nearby w good food n within walking distance. Very reasonably priced: not a fan of shared bathroom but after passed it psychologically I have no problem at all. Rooms are of decent size considering this is SF. Shared bathroom and shower rooms in the hallway very clean and always available. Plus breakfast w fresh fruits cereals bagels etc. and cookies coffee tea in the Ivy room at night. A tiny office setting also available if you need to print some paperwork. Breakfast room is spacious w a full size refrigerator. At night it offers a beautiful night view of busy intersection of Gough n Hayes St. City Hall and Civic Centers are not far but tricky so avoid them if you can. Come and stay at Haynes Valley and you will fall in love with this cozy European style B&B. Don’t forget to check in w Unilocal to enjoy 10% discount of your first stay.

I love this little hotel. It’s better than a hostel and more intimate than a large hotel. The staff is alway very friendly and the guy in the front Dennis is hilarious. Highly recommend this place for your next San Fransisco visit.
Bars, many different restaurants and things to do all in walking distance

Cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Staff was amazing and so friendly. The atmosphere was WONDERFUL and it was very quiet for being right in the middle of the city. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling through. We only stayed for a night, but I wish we could have stayed more!
The manager often runs the front desk and is beyond kind. They make sure that everything is very clean all the time, and that your needs are met.

Great affordable choice on a flat SF street. Love the location as it is close to a bunch of restaurants and bars. Did I mention it’s on a flat street. If you are visiting SF you will quickly learn there are steep hills everywhere.
I booked a queen size bed room with a sink. It was only an additional 7 $ a night in comparison to a full size bed. The sharing of toilets and bathrooms is a bit inconvenient but honestly did not bother me. Never had to really wait for a shower or to use the toilet.
If you are out of shape do not book the room on the 3^rd floor because it will be 4 levels of steps just as a warning. But hey was great exercise. The overall room was basic but clean so no complaints. Room was cleaned every night. Also as a bonus you have free breakfast; who’s his awesome since this city is expensive with food. Breakfast is basic but better then the usual continental breakfast offered for free at hotels. Every morning I had a nice cup of joe with a chocolate banana muffin piece.
Overall a good decent priced hotel right in the center of SF. As long as you are good with sharing bathrooms and the absolute hover things aren’t a must this is perfect for you!

Hayes Valley Inn is a clean, cute, and fantastically located European hotel with friendly service. They were very accomodating for my wife and I before and after our City Hall wedding ceremony and the awesome receptionist that day even surprised us with a bottle of Champagne! In short, a great comfortable and relaxing place to lay your head at night when exploring the beautiful city of San Francisco.

Great location, clean facilities, friendly staff. It was a bit stuffy in the room, but it was uncharacteristically hot in the city. Reasonably priced and included a lovely breakfast. Would recommend.
We did onstreet parking in the evening and parked in the performing arts garage during the day.

A great place to stay!
I stayed here for a couple of nights during my visit to SF, and I enjoyed it.
The place is a European style boutique hotel; very friendly and courteous staff. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and always clean. The bathrooms are shared, but for those who worry about this I will tell you that here there’s no need to worry.
The location is central to everything and there are a lot of restaurants and other attractions around. It’s a walking distance to Market Street where the shopaholics go.
Personally, I highly recommend Hayes Valley Inn.

I was really nervous about HVI considering how affordable it was, but our experience was GREAT!
Rooms: we stayed in 309D and it was pretty small which was fine since we just needed somewhere to sleep. The beds were REALLY squeaky and not very soft. Quilt instead of a comforter (I like fluff but I guess quilts are easier to clean?), and sheets and pillows were fine. Didn’t really hear anyone the whole night; we could hear doors or footsteps a few times but it never truly woke us up or drove us nuts!
Bathrooms: If you are plus-​sized I have no idea how you use the bathrooms. Truly a «water closet» which was fine for us. NEVER had to wait to use the loo :)
Showers: so, they’re shared and tiny but YAY water pressure! Also never had to wait for this.
Breakfast/​Kitchen — I didn’t really take a look (I just grabbed a piece of bread and a piece of cheese and ran out to catch the bus), but I think they had a variety of normal breakfast foods.
Staff: Dennis was SUPER friendly and helpful, and was really patient in explaining public transit. He also helped us arrange a shuttle to return to the airport!

We just returned home after a glorious visit to SF and a wonderful stay at Hayes Valley Inn. I searched for months & months for a pet-​friendly affordable option for our stay… and when I found Hayes Valley Inn and read the reviews, I couldn’t wait to experience this place for myself. GREAT CHOICE!!! This was PERFECT!!!
We checked in late due to car troubles but made it before the desk closed for the night. We felt safe outside and found parking directly in front of the hotel at 10:30 at night ~ in the morning, I moved the car to the SOMA Grand Parking Valet which was about a 15 minute walk from the hotel (used SpotHero for a steal of a deal on parking!)… felt a little seedy at night, but felt safe to walk during the day.
Metered parking out front and all around the hotel, meter directly on Gough starts at 9am until 6pm, varied rates throughout the day. Street cleaning on MWF or TT, depending on which side of the street you park. We made it easy & just put our car in the valet garage and picked it up the night before we checked out.
**ROOM** Our room was on the top floor with two twins & faced onto Gough Street which I preferred. I love the sounds of the city and being able to watch life go by below. Our puppy appreciates this too. The room was tight for my 18 year old son & I but we knew that going in from the reviews and it wasn’t horrible. There’s a dresser and table & chairs which take up extra room but provide space to ‘move in’ if that’s how you like to do it on vacation ^_​^
The staff is SO FRIENDLY! I had many interactions before hand through email/​phone calls regarding our stay and was always given superb customer service. This was no exception when we actually met the staff also ~ everyone was cheerful, kind, and quick with a smile. Every person I encountered while being at the hotel was always nice and I appreciate the welcome feeling from every one of the hotel’s staff, thank you!
Pet-​Friendly ~ pet lover’s, more like it. They welcomed us and our puppy with wide open arms and ‘tolerated’ our puppy in training with love and made us feel absolutely welcome and comfortable to be staying here. *Patricia’s Green is just around the corner and became the backyard for our dog while we were in the city. It was safe to wander through any time of day and there are lots of cute shops as well.
Breakfast was offered until about 10am and we found the spread a little meager but appreciated we at least had an option to eat in before going out. There was cereal, toast, bagels, waffles, and some fresh fruit. Milk & Orange Juice as well. They have a full size fridge and allowed us to put leftovers in to access (only while the desk was open, until 10:30 at night)… *sorry, I left my edamame :)
Bathrooms are shared and were directly across from our room. I never waited once during our four days here. They are also located on every floor and you are free to use whichever is open. The WC is extremely tight but gets the job done. The shower room was usually pretty clean, I always showered right after the housekeepers cleaned it. Not much room for clothes and only suggestion I really have is an added shelf or hanging hooks for use while in the shower room. If you weren’t sharing a room with your 18 year old son, you could probably towel it back and dress in your room but this wasn’t an option for us… so extra shelving or hooks would have been nice in the bathroom.
*Transit ~ bus stops just around the corner on Hayes and another major metro hub just a few blocks up on Van Ness. Easy to figure out, running at what seemed like all hours. We used Lyft a bunch but used the bus and metro often enough to know it was easy to manage. The area around the hotel is safe & feels fine, especially during the day… at night, be careful when you wander too far out of the neighborhood. Be cautious, just like anywhere else. But the Hayes Valley area definitely felt fine, I walked the dog at all hours… mostly to the park and back, just a block or two, but it was fine.
Oh, my son wants me to add that the wifi is amazing and he thinks it’s better than our internet at home. There were only a few slow moments but he says it was great wifi connection throughout the time we were there.
***I am making this an extremely long review because I appreciated every review I read before my stay here. I wanted to be as detailed as I could to explain how pleased I am with our stay here. I cannot wait to return and this hotel will be my go-​to spot in SF, for sure, without a doubt. THANK YOU HAYES VALLEY INN! I will return & will look forward to doing so!!!
(oh! be sure to use Unilocal check in AT check in for a discount… they sadly would not honor it for me the next day… even though we checked in rushed & late.)

Let’s start off with a run through of what this places offers:
— shared showers and toilets (two WCs, one shower on each floor)
— sink in your room
— 3 floors
— check in at 3pm, no early check ins
— check out at 11am
— shared kitchen with breakfast 7:30am to 10:30am and tea time at 4pm
— no AC, yes ceiling fan (gets hot but we were barely in the room so it wasnt too much of a problem)
*Advice: maybe bring flip flops and a robe… shared showers kind of reminded me of dorms haha. Little room for clothes. Bring own toiletries as well (they have a conditioner and shampoo in the bathroom but it looks like it’s been sitting there for a while.
Location — ⁵⁄₅.
My main concern was about the area I would be booking my stay. I was going for a show at Bill Graham but it seemed a lot of the places in the area were either too expensive or warned us about the homeless that may or may not harass you. I browsed airbnb for a while in search for an affordable stay but a lot of the comments again talked about the large amounts of homeless and drug addicts that hang out in that area (granted, I *was* searching near Tenderloin but I’m a SF noobie). Somehow I stumbled across Hayes Valley Inn. The area is LOVELY! It has an active nightlife and no sketchiness. It is also a 5 – 7 min walk to the venue and civic center, so even walking back at 1am we felt safe. I can see how east of civic center can get sketchy but west of it was fine. The inn was also walking distance within many convenient bus stops.
* No comment on parking since we flew to SF and decided to use public trans.
Price — ⁵⁄₅!
SO affordable. We paid a little less than $ 200 for a 2 night stay (w/​10% Unilocal check in discount). Other places in SF barely compare. This inn is also very clean and well maintained and I felt safe here.
Staff — ⁵⁄₅.
Everyone was very friendly here. We first met Dennis who was a great help with navigating the town. He gave us a map that helped us all weekend and some bus routes to take for our trip. The girl at night (sorry forgot her name) was also very nice.
Amenities — ³⁄₅.
Wifi was awfully slow and printer was buggy. But Dennis was nice enough to let me print on his computer. There is a TV in the room but we couldn’t really see it unless we were standing up lol. Not much of a problem for me to remove my stars, but may be a problem if you really need wifi or a TV.
Noise was not a problem for me at all.

LOCATION: Gough and Hayes. Central enough. My boyfriend and I were able to walk everywhere– Union Square, Chinatown, bars, restaurants and Shopping centers. All were within walking distance, taking approximately 25 – 30 minutes.
GARAGE: I love the festivities in downtown but dread the parking. The Performance parking garage is 2 mins away from the hotel, charging $ 20 overnight. They charge 15 dollars (cash only) beforehand as a deposit, but they accept credit/​debit cards when leaving.
HOTEL: reasonably priced, that’s why you have to book in advance. Unilocalers can check in to get 10% off. The shared bathroom was my biggest concern, but it wasn’t bad at all. It was always vacant and fairly clean. And if you don’t mind the street noise, then you won’t have a problem with this place. I find it soothing and slept like a baby. When I travel, I’m rarely ever in the hotel wasting my time, and I just need a place to crash after a long day.
They serve breakfast and snacks. Friendly staff. I think checking in time is at 3pm and checking out time is before or at 11am.
There’s no AC, but there is a ceiling fan and you can open the windows. We were here during spring so it wasn’t too bad. Not so sure about the summer though.
For those of you who are planning to get wasted, plastered drunk and planning to come back to the hotel at 3 in the morning, do keep in mind that there’s no elevator. Stumbling up the stairs and waking everyone up (thin walls) will probably get you scolded in the morning.

Pequeno confortável. Bom para quem for sozinho ou até duas pessoas. O quarto pode não ter janelas ou um banheiro dentro mas tem uma pia o que ajuda bastante. Eu me senti desconfortável no primeiro momento mas depois entendi o esquema o que acaba sendo ecológico no final das contas.
Café da manhã incluso sem muitas surpresa e é um bom momento para conhecer as vizinhas de quarto antes de sair, alguns muitos pelo jeito vindo à negócios.
Localização excelente, proximo do MUNI, do BART e da Market St. que é uma boa para fazer um tour por San Francisco não sendo um turistão querendo apenas andar na Golden Gate (desculpe, eu acho isso chatíssimo). Pegando um Über, com 4 dólares você chega em qualquer ponto turístico.
Eles oferecem um serviço de shuttle até o aeroporto. Se você não tiver saco ou coragem de usar o BART, use, caso contrário, evite.
Não esqueça de dar check-​in no Unilocal antes de fazer a entrada no hotel. Tem 10% de desconto que só dão antes de você pagar.
Ponto negativo: A porta de entrada me deixou pra fora quase numa das noites que cheguei tarde e tinha ninguém para atender. Isso pra mim é um problema gravíssimo e é tudo culpa das chaves e da fechadura da entrada. Por favor, troquem imediatamente e tenham um telefone 24 horas para atendimento aos hospedes!

Great experience staying at here! There is a parking garage that is near which was really efficient. The kitchen was really nice in interior and view. Breakfast and cookies and tea would be served, and it was very delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to others and I wouldn’t mind coming back! The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was that the bathroom and bath wasn’t in the room. Overall, this place made me and my boyfriend feel at home.

We love this place so much!!!
We have stayed here countless times and it’s always fun, clean and safe.
Here’s a laundry list of what I like about the Hayes Valley Inn:
Location x’ 3
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Price/​Affordability is 5 stars on its own
Breakfast
Fridge to keep our leftovers and food cold
Safe and secure
Feels like home
The only thing they could do to make this a better stay is to put small fridges in each room and maybe put new mattresses on the beds.
Check in on Unilocal and save 10%

Amidst the Bay Area prices, it’s hard for anyone to find a place to sleep in San Francisco for less than $ 500 per night in the Tenderloin. Coming here on business, my assistant and I were happy to find Hayes Valley Inn.
The location is AMAZING. Blue Bottle coffee is a block away and every type of cuisine imaginable is within a 3 block radius.
We stayed in the cottage house, so it’s behind the front door in an alley. I actually preferred this, as it has a bit more privacy.
The room we had was simple but clean. The washroom is down the hall. It was quiet and the beds were comfy.
For breakfast in the morning, you go into the main part of the hotel and eat in the dining room with the other guests. The food is fresh and delicious and it’s nice to socialize with everyone.
My one disclaimer is the wifi is painfully slow, so if you come here on business and need to use your laptop, it’s almost impossible. I hope they upgrade this soon, as it was my only complaint.
Parking is a nightmare. Beware the 2 parking garages down the street end their «day» at 4am, so you basically get charged double for both the day you arrive and the day you leave and there is no in and out. So if you have a vehicle, park your car and don’t move it until you leave and be prepared to take out a second mortgage for your bill.
I look forward to returning to Hayes Valley Inn.

My wife planned a surprise weekend away for my birthday. Since it was a surprise trip she couldn’t exactly ask me the name of the hotel we normally stay at. So she picked a new hotel in the Hayes district. I was a little bummed to not be staying where we normally do… that is until we got here. As soon as we got here on Friday night I was excited to see how many restaurants, shops, bars and coffee joints where within walking distance. We rang the buzzer to be let in and walked into one of the tidiest foyers I’ve ever seen in a hotel, and a super steep set of stairs. Glad it was my birthday and she was carrying all of our luggage.
Checking in was a breeze, especially since I also checked in on Unilocal and saved 10% on our bill! The girl was efficient and friendly. She made some suggestions on places to eat and gave us a breakdown of her favorite places to go in the neighborhood.
Our room was on the second floor and yes they are small. I understand that they have bigger rooms but the one we were in was very small. But honestly it’s SF, and I didn’t come for a huge room. It was clean with nice bed clothes, and a comfy bed. The sink in your room is nice since you have to use the bathroom in the hall to shower and such. Never had to wait for the restroom and only waited a couple minutes for the shower.
Breakfast was your typical continental breakfast but it was nice to sit and chat with our fellow patrons. Additionally, there was a wedding party here and it was delightful to see and be a part of their morning. The bride was absolutely radiant and breathtakingly gorgeous. What a neat way to start our morning.
Check out was a breeze although the girl seemed more jovial. The man interrupted me twice when I was trying to ask about queer establishments but maybe he was having an off morning. Other than that this hotel was a perfect fit for our weekend. Clean, affordable, right in the heart of the action, with mostly friendly staff. We would definitely come again.

Tres bon hotel au centre de San Francisco.
Les chambres né sont pas tres grandes mais tres confortables. Le service et l’accueil sont tres serviables et chaleureux.
Le petit dejeuner est inclus et il est tres copieux et vraiment delicieux !
Petit bemol, les prix sont assez eleves et les toilettes /​salle de bain sont communes a l’etage.

A charm and hospitality that lives on with the well-​kept décor. Older metal bed-​frames, so younger couples be aware «ahem» you will squeak as you move about.
Dennis was over-​the-​top old-​school nice! Younger lady that checked me in was not only friendly and interactive, but I couldn’t even see a mobile phone within her reach.
A rare treat this place is, and in an amazing neighborhood full of food options. I wanted to stay another night just to try more restaurants.
Their plentiful European Continental breakfast saved a meal, and afternoon tea/​cookies were a nice find. (Too soft to call «biscuits» but a nice treat)