“Unique hotel nestled in the heart of the lively and bohemian North Beach neighbourhood. The rooms are colourful, characterful and cosy, designed to evoke 1950s Beat era boho-chic, with names like Allen Ginsberg as previous guests. The surrounding area is bustling with cafes, shops and restaurants.”
“Unique hotel nestled in the heart of the lively and bohemian North Beach neighbourhood. The rooms are colourful, characterful and cosy, designed to evoke 1950s Beat era boho-chic, with names like Allen Ginsberg as previous guests. The surrounding area is bustling with cafes, shops and restaurants.”
Recommended For
- City Style
- In the heart of the bohemian North Beach community, bordering Chinatown and downtown, decorated in 50s style and colours.
- Local exploring
- Close to Chinatown, Little Italy and Lombard Street with its connections on San Francisco's famous cable cars.
- Foodies
- Eating out in North Beach is one of the best attractions, with plenty of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars.
- Close to nightlife
- Local markets
- Designer Shopping
- Sights nearby
- Great walks
- Free wifi
- WiFi is available in all areas, free of charge.
- No restaurant
- Child friendly
- Colonial
- Full of character
- Lively area
- Intimate
- Charming
- Retro/Vintage
- Quirky
- Inn
Facilities
- Walking distance restaurants
- A few minutes from Columbus Avenue, which has a fantastic choice of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops.
- Bar
- Not a bar, but every day from 6-10pm a carafe of cream sherry is available in the lobby.
- Free wifi
- WiFi is available in all areas, free of charge.
- Bath robes
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Concierge
- Not suitable for disabled guests
- No restaurant
- Child friendly
Activities
- Local markets
- Close to nightlife
- Designer Shopping
- Sights nearby
- Great walks
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Hotel Boheme: Review
What this historic boutique hotel located in the center of North Beach restaurant and cafe activity lacks in space, it makes up for in European charm. Harnessing the bohemian culture that dominated North Beach back when Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg hung his hat at this very hotel, this tiny hotel with rooms up a flight of stairs (no elevator) is painted in colourful 50's colors and adorned with black and white photographs of Beat Generation greats. Accommodations and bathrooms are tiny, and the smell of fresh cannoli wafting up from Stella Pastry & Café downstairs add to the cozy feel. Sit at the cabaret table in your shabby-chic room while you enjoy complimentary sherry (served in the lobby each evening) to experience the hotel as Ginsberg likely did, or meander next door in either direction for a taste of North Beach’s cafe culture.
Originally published by Frommers (view article)
