At Chelsea Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Fort Mason and Palace of Fine Arts. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Ghirardelli Square and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Crissy Field.
What's nearby
Fort Mason - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Ghirardelli Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Palace of Fine Arts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Lombard Street - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Golden Gate Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop - 19 min walk
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Balboa Cafe - 1 min walk
Mel's Drive-In - 1 min walk
White Rabbit - 1 min walk
Westwood - 2 min walk
Wilder - 1 min walk
About this property
Chelsea Inn
Victorian hotel in San Francisco with free parking
As a guest of Chelsea Inn, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Chelsea Inn also features a front desk safe and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Chelsea Inn was completed in June 2017.
This Victorian San Francisco hotel is smoke free.
1 building
60 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Built in 1985
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Lift
No smoking on site
Chelsea Inn offers 60 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free covered self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1985
Renovated entire property - June 2017
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.5 per day.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.5 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at Chelsea Inn.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Chelsea Inn?
Chelsea Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Chelsea Inn?
As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chelsea Inn on 23 Oct 2025 start from NZ$247.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Chelsea Inn?
Yep, Chelsea Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.
Are there any beaches close to Chelsea Inn?
The closest beach to Chelsea Inn is Ocean Beach (7.7 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chelsea Inn?
No, Chelsea Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Chelsea Inn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Chelsea Inn?
No, pets are not allowed.
Chelsea Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We had a great quick stay here, hotel was nice and clean, room was super cute and comfortable, check in and check out was super easy and best of all Safe Free parking! Highly recommended this hotel and I love the area, feels very safe. And if you are a Harry Potter fan you must go to the bar across the street Wizards and Wands! It’s magical!!
Close to many restaurants great staff friendly came to the city for a doctors appointment. Had a great dinner and a good night. Sleep could use a new mattress and a little updating in a room otherwise it was great.
We really enjoyed our 2 nights here. Property is at a great location with on site parking that makes it so convenient. Staff was amazing, provided great information for getting around, dining, etc. I couldn't have picked a better place to stay for the area.
Travis
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carlos
13 Jun 2025
Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Olivia
Travelled with partner
13 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location for this property is its best aspect! We loved that the hotel had a bus stop right outside, and that there were a lot of restaurants/stores on the same road. We also liked having a parking garage included; that was really important because of our car rental.
Clean, comfortable rooms. Pillows could be better but they were functional. Office staff very friendly and helpful. Conveniently located near several transit stops and a few good dining options. Free secured parking.
From check in to check out we had a very wonderful experience at the Chelsea Inn. The parking was Fantastic!! Safe and covered parking for free what could be better.
Our room was very clean and comfortable.
We enjoyed our time there. The place was convenient to shopping and restaurants. It was very clean even the halls, the elevator, and the stairwell. We felt safe.
The bathroom had swarm of ants, I mean dozens of ants. We went to the front desk and showed an employee a video of the ants. He said sorry about that and went about his business. My wife and I literally stood there with our luggage for nearly ten minutes before I asked him what could be done. He said he couldn’t do anything for us since we made the reservation through a third party. I then asked why he didn’t say anything to us and let us stand there for ten minutes without any communication, and he remained quiet. I told him he didn’t even offer us a credit or new room, and his response was “you didn’t ask”. All we did was tell him about a serious ant issue, and he showed no concern. This was extremely poor customer service.