White Swan Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Union Square
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Game room
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Library
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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845 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94108
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe King w/Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in Union Square within a short walk of Union Square, White Swan Inn is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Moscone Convention Center. The 26 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include fireplaces, refrigerators, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & Bush St Stop - 3 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Cocktail Haven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Level III - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peacekeeper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Persona - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Parthenon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

White Swan Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Union Square
Guests of White Swan Inn enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. Valet parking is available for USD 74 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 74 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 360 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 74 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 32-0041087

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

White Swan Inn
White Swan Inn San Francisco
White Swan San Francisco
White Swan Inn Hotel
White Swan Inn San Francisco
White Swan Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at White Swan Inn?

White Swan Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at White Swan Inn?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Swan Inn on Oct 17, 2025 start from $143.65, excluding 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.

What's there to do close to White Swan Inn?

This hotel is situated in Union Square within a short 5-minute walk of Union Square and also 15 minutes on foot from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. You'll also find Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at White Swan Inn?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 74 per night.

Does White Swan Inn have a casino?

No, White Swan Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at White Swan Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is White Swan Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a fireplace, Egyptian cotton sheets, and bathrobes.

Does White Swan Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does White Swan Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

White Swan Inn offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will White Swan Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at White Swan Inn.

Does White Swan Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from White Swan Inn?

The closest major airport to White Swan Inn is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 19 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 14.6 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at White Swan Inn?

No, at White Swan Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

White Swan Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good stay

For a 3 star hotel its pretty nice and affordable. A few nitpicks I’ll explain tho. 1. The windows don’t have screens so don’t leave them open at night (got attacked by mosquitoes) use the fan in the closet. 2. Coffee machine in the bedroom was very dirty on the inside. Did not use it. 3. Very hot in the room Other than that it was a good stay, breakfast is nice, lounge area is beautiful and even wine and snacks is a great idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay. Staff was very helpful, rooms for comfortable and location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montgomery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed four nights and had a spacious room with a fireplace. The building and decorations were a bit dated but the bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ultra stylish hotel in an extremely convenient location with friendly staff, lots of amenities and amazing water pressure in the shower! Thanks for an amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s an old building that’s quirky and cute and the room was spacious and clean. We had a deluxe king room and the mattress was super lumpy and uncomfortable, tossed and turned all night. TV cable was not working and front desk guy was way too chatty, like can’t walk away chatty. Overall for the price it was fine but would recommend elsewhere if you can afford a little higher price point.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fireplace!

The fireplace turned on by a switch on the wall right next to the bed. Enough said. The building is old. Don’t stay here is you are looking for modern. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good. The pastries were warmed to crispness in the oven before being served. The boiled eggs were still warm. Nice selection of teas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Lovely, unique hotel offering comfort in down town San Francisco. Great location close to restaurants. Nice breakfast. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, vintage hotel with breakfast and wine each day. Convenient enough to all the things we wanted. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, good location. Had a nice conversation with the person who brought us wine and cheese about the hotel and music. Room was nice. No air conditioning which was not a problem this visit but might be on those rare days it gets hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little boutique hotel. Very friendly & helpful service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I want to live here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, cool and funky - a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. A very nice complimentary breakfast. Delicious coffee, nice wine, and appetizers, happy hour. Wonderful staff. We walked to Oracle Park for the Giants' game. It was about a mile each way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tian, San Francisco

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! So comf
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Super helpful with finding nearby restaurants. Very cute hotel overall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyamira

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a hidden gem in SF. It felt more like home away from home, instead of a hotel. The wine and cheese and breakfast were both wonderful, but the fireplace in the room was the best touch. I will definitely rebook!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025