Castle Inn: from $112 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $112 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Castle Inn on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Castle Inn is a no-frills 2-star motel in Russian Hill in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 1565 Broadway, San Francisco. Property ID: 1280215. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/castle-inn-1280215

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/castle-inn-1280215/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $112 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $210 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $315 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $410 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $504 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $596 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $687 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $787 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $865 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $942 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,023 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,101 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,181 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,269 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#2 of 9 hotels in Marina & Cow Hollow by Axel's take. Marina & Cow Hollow is #6 of 7 places to stay in San Francisco. The best hotels in Marina & Cow Hollow, ranked · Where to stay in San Francisco

Axel's take: 8.5/10

A strong budget base with free parking, helpful staff and some dated edges. a no-frills 2-star motel in Russian Hill, scored for what it is.

Castle Inn is a no-frills 2-star motel in Russian Hill, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize clean rooms and practical value over style. Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, helpful staff and comfortable basics. Restaurants and cable cars are within walking distance, and complimentary parking makes it particularly useful for a San Francisco stop on a road trip.

The trade-off is an older property with uneven updates: recent guests describe refreshed bathrooms alongside tired carpets and dated furnishings. Parking spaces can be tight, especially for larger vehicles; occasional city noise is another consideration. We'd skip it for a polished hotel experience or a late-night arrival: the official site says no check-ins after 11 p.m., while booking sites list an earlier cutoff, so confirm directly.

• Best for: road-trippers with a standard-size car; budget-minded city explorers; travelers who favor practical comfort over design

• Watch out for: dated furnishings and worn carpets in some rooms; tight parking spaces; limited check-in hours; confirm arrival cutoff

• Location: Walkable Russian Hill base near restaurants and the Hyde Street cable car.

• Rooms: Comfortable, simply equipped rooms; recent reviews suggest updates vary, with worn carpets a recurring criticism.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback, despite some visibly tired finishes.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise; reception is not staffed around the clock.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, elevator, air conditioning, and in-room fridge, microwave and coffeemaker cover the essentials.

• Fees and surprises: Parking includes one standard car per room; a credit-card deposit is required, and published deposit and check-in details differ between sources.

Axel's opinion of Castle Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Castle Inn

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 1565 Broadway, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 751 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): PIER 39: 10 min by taxi · Ferry Building: 10 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 33 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 61 min by taxi · Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport: 67 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $250 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $50
• Amenities: No pool, Parking (free), Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Quadruple room

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Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2

Accessible Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2

Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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