Gateway Inn San Francisco

San Francisco, United States View on map
5.5 Decent Based on 50 reviews
Editor's Pick

"A single key is issued per room, requiring a $5 deposit. The lobby staff fills out handwritten invoices for guests. Best for budget road-trippers, less so for anyone requiring modern check-in procedures."

from US$ 220 US$ 191 per night
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Check-in
16 Oct 2026
Check-out
17 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Gateway Inn

  • WiFi
    Property-wide
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
    After-hours check-in
  • Non-Smoking
    Entire property
  • Elevator Access
    Upper floors
  • Business Services
    Fax and copies
  • Private Bathroom
    En suite

Overview

Gateway Inn San Francisco is a great place to stay in the Theater district, 25 minutes by foot from the historic park "Washington Square".

Academy of Art University is not far from this hotel, and the arts theater "Herbst Theatre" is a mere 0.8 miles away. The hotel is also situated merely a 9-minute walk from the people-watching plaza "Union Square". Also, Sergeant John Macaulay Park is situated 0.3 miles away. For sport lovers the Gateway Inn offers proximity to the multi-purpose arena "Bill Graham Civic Auditorium", which is a 17-minute walk away. This accommodation is situated 0.2 miles from Sutter Street & Mason Street bus stop and right around the corner from Powell Street subway station.

The Cheesecake Factory is 7 minutes' stroll from the San Francisco hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
Gateway Inn
Our tips

Should you book Gateway Inn?

Perfect if you
  • Want to eat at Sears Fine Food - the hotel is within walking distance of the restaurant.
  • Need in-room cooking - each room includes a microwave oven and a fridge.
Maybe skip if you
  • Prefer to be closer to the airport - the hotel is 16 miles from San Francisco International Airport.
Best for
  • The 9-minute walk to San Francisco's Chinatown

Facilities of Gateway Inn

General
  • Wi-Fi
Room Amenities
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Carpeted floor

Policies

Gateway Inn applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing beds.
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

Gateway Inn is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including San Francisco Playhouse and Union Square.
A room in Gateway costs approximately $191.
It will take you a 15-minute walk to get from Gateway Inn San Francisco to the city centre.
The closest airport is San Francisco International and it is placed within 16 miles from Gateway Inn.
Popular attractions near Gateway Inn San Francisco include Union Square as well as San Francisco Playhouse.
Restaurants near Gateway Inn include Honey Honey Cafe & Crepery and Pinecrest Diner.
Some rooms of Gateway Inn San Francisco welcome guests with television, a writing table and a separate toilet.
Yes, some rooms of Gateway do have an workspace.
Yes, there is an elevator in Gateway Inn.

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