Established in 1906, Nob Hill Guesthouse is a Victorian-style property in San Francisco. It features marble flooring, ornate ceilings, and period paintings throughout. Rooms are appointed with Victorian antiques and velvet or satin bedding. The guest house is a short walk from Union Square and the California and Hyde Street Cable Car Station. It offers an on-site fitness center and an Italian bistro serving seafood, steak, and pizza.
Should you book Nob Hill Hotel?
A characterful stay in a historic building with easy access to city attractions.
Best for
- Historic architecture
- Central San Francisco location
- Easy access to cable cars
- On-site dining
Maybe not ideal for
- Rooms with modern decor
Victorian character
This guest house, established in 1906, showcases marble flooring, ornate ceilings, and period paintings. Rooms feature Victorian antiques, velvet, and satin bedding, creating a distinctive atmosphere.
Central location
Walk to Union Square in 5 minutes or reach the California and Hyde Street Cable Car Station in 3 minutes. It is also close to Little Italy and major transit lines.
Italian dining
The on-site Colombini Italian Café Bistro serves fresh seafood, steak, pizza, and risotto for dinner, complemented by a selection of international wines.
On-site amenities
Guests have access to a fitness center for workouts and enjoy complimentary wine tasting in the evening. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Linen
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Location
851 California St, San Francisco, California
Nob Hill Hotel is located in San Francisco, California, in the Nob Hill area. Guests rate the area well for things to do, dining options, public transit and airport access.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Notre Dame Des Victoires Church at 0.1 mi; the nearest metro station, Chinatown-Rose Pak, is 0.2 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Notre Dame Des Victoires Churchplace of worship0.1 mi
- Kong Chow Templeplace of worship0.1 mi
- WWII Pacific War Memorial Hallmuseum0.1 mi
- Sun Yat-sen's statuehistoric site0.2 mi
- Dragon Gateattraction0.2 mi
Getting around
- Chinatown-Rose Pakmetro station0.2 mi
- Union Square/Market Streetmetro station0.4 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
7.5 / 10 · Good on Booking.com, from 3,085 guest reviews
- Things to do4.8/5
- Restaurants4.4/5
- Public transit5/5
- Airport access4.1/5
Guests consistently praise this historic boutique hotel for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, convenient location near cable cars, and complimentary breakfast. The most common drawback is small room size, which several reviewers found cramped for luggage. Minor operational issues like lift inconvenience and occasional housekeeping lapses were noted but did not overshadow generally positive stays.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 18 · average 9
They wrote about: room, location, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 11 · average 8
They wrote about: room, location, staff
Reviews scoring 5–7: 1 · average 6
They wrote about: location, room, noise
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. That's about € 172. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the location of Nob Hill Guesthouse?
Nob Hill Guesthouse is located in San Francisco, California, a short walk from Union Square and the California and Hyde Street Cable Car Station.
What types of rooms are available?
The guest house offers rooms including Deluxe Queen, Standard Twin, Queen (Disability Access), Double, Deluxe King, Penthouse Suite, Garden Suite, and a Two Double Beds room.
Does the guest house have on-site dining?
Yes, Nob Hill Guesthouse features Colombini Italian Café Bistro, serving Italian cuisine, seafood, steak, and pizza for dinner.
Is parking available?
Private on-site parking is available for guests.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms typically include free WiFi, cable satellite TV, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms have a refrigerator or microwave.
Is there a fitness center?
Yes, the guest house has an on-site fitness center for guests to use.
Are there facilities for guests with disabilities?
Yes, facilities for disabled guests are available, including accessible rooms.
What is the check-in/check-out policy?
The guest house offers express check-in and check-out services. A 24-hour front desk is also available.
Does the property offer WiFi?
Free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas of the guest house.