HOTEL BOHEME, San Francisco

Hotel Boheme - A historic 3-star boutique hotel in North Beach with Beat Generation heritage and city views

Located in the heart of historic North Beach, this distinctive San Francisco hotel features 15 individually appointed rooms showcasing the area's 1950s Beat Generation heritage. The three-star Hotel Boheme displays Jerry Stoll's black and white photographs from 1950s-60s North Beach throughout its hallways. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom, free WiFi, laptop-friendly workspace, in-room safe, and blackout curtains. The property maintains safety features including carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits. Select rooms offer views of Columbus Avenue, while interior rooms provide additional quietness. The Boheme serves complimentary sherry each afternoon in the lobby. The front desk provides detailed neighborhood walking tour guides and local recommendations. Positioned just three blocks from Chinatown's Grant Avenue and a half-mile from Coit Tower, the hotel sits amid numerous trattorias, cafes, and Italian-American establishments.

Pros

Long-serving staff members who live locally provide insider knowledge of the area

Historic black and white photography collection documents 1950s-60s North Beach

Detailed neighborhood guides and walking tour materials available at front desk

Interior rooms offer quieter alternatives to street-facing accommodations

Cons

Steep half-mile walk to reach Coit Tower viewing point

Walk-in showers are relatively compact