Cable Car Hotel, San Francisco

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

1388 California Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
Guest rating
5.7
/10

Cable Car Hotel offers budget-friendly accommodations in the heart of Nob Hill, a neighborhood known for its diversity and cultural attractions. This simple, historic hotel features amenities such as free WiFi and onsite laundry facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at Cable Car Hotel include both private and shared bathrooms, equipped with flat-screen TVs, heating, tea and coffee facilities, and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a microwave and compact fridge, along with parquet flooring and courtyard views.

Dining & Nearby Options

Nearby dining options include Liquid Gold (0.3 miles), Nourish Cafe (0.3 miles), and the Golden Horse Restaurant (0.3 miles). A vending machine is available onsite for quick snacks.

Location & Transportation

Cable Car Hotel is within a 20-minute walk to major attractions including Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Lombard Street. Public transport is accessible with a cable car stop directly across the street, while Civic Center/UN Plaza subway station is 18 minutes by foot.

Services & Amenities

Facilities include laundry services and free WiFi throughout the property. Oakland International Airport is the nearest airport, located 12 miles from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room Shower
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Fireplace

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

1388 California Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
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1388 California Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94109
Nearby
Museum
Haas-Lilienthal House
1200 ft
Restaurants
Golden Horse Restaurant
200 ft
1060 Hyde St
Nourish Cafe
400 ft
1030 Hyde St
Another Cafe
900 ft
1191 Pine St Nob Hill
Cordon BLEU Vietnamese Restaurant
1200 ft
1574 California St
Bob's Donuts & Pastry Shop
1500 ft
1621 Polk St
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
2300 ft
1001 Market St
Cookie Love
1400 ft
1488 Pine St
Ace's
1200 ft
998 Sutter St
The New Village Cafe
1300 ft
1426 Polk St
Bite
1600 ft
912 Sutter Street
Bellissimo Pizza
1600 ft
920 Sutter St
Kasa Indian Eatery
700 ft
1356 Polk St
Getting around
City Centre
San Francisco23 min  ·  1.2 mi
Airports
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)36 min  ·  14.8 mi
Oakland International Airport (OAK)48 min  ·  19.9 mi
Train
F Market Street Car26 min  ·  1.3 mi
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station32 min  ·  1.6 mi
Underground
Powell Street Station15 min  ·  4000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Number of rooms:
23

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