Moffatt House Bed & Breakfast

wonderful people, clean, convenient. Staying there again on ¹⁰⁄₁₀.

We stayed here over Labor Day weekend and absolutely adored it!
We were in room D on the top floor. It has a small private bathroom (but the shower is a corner unit, so it is actually quite spacious!). The room itself felt huge and breezy — a family could easily have stayed. We were just the two of us. The queen bed was very comfortable and we both caught up on sleep. :)
The balcony is a fabulous place to hang out. We spent several hours just relaxing in the chairs out there and enjoying the view. Leave the windows open for it to feel like fresh, cool SF weather the whole time.
We walked to Irving Street and enjoyed breakfast in a café one day, and amazing burritos for dinner. The next day, we walked to Golden Gate Park and wandered the botanical gardens. The last day, we used a ten dollar Über (though transit is right at the corner, we just felt fancy) and hopped over to the Embarcadero for the more touristy attractions and a walk down the pier.
Ruth was the sweetest! We had the light but fresh and delicious breakfast and met her on our second day. We were able to reserve the single car garage for our stay, and we pretty much parked the car and didn’t use it the whole time. There was some street parking if you really combed the neighborhood. The garage is itty bitty, but it’s perfect to stash a compact — we had a Scion TC hatchback, and it was just fine.
I highly recommend this place! It’s beautiful and charming downstairs, and the age of the house (San Francisco standard) shouldn’t deter you. It has so much character that a hotel wouldn’t have (and it was in fact less expensive than even MOTELS out in Daly City, when I looked). A GREAT choice!

I would say this is a great «bang for the buck» to stay, the best I’ve had yet on a budget in SF!
Free wifi, free breakfast (crumpets, coffee cake, hardboiled eggs, fresh fruits etc), nice friendly owners… Pretty convenient location, near UCSF Parnassus, UCSF medical center, lots of places to eat!
We stayed in room B, the bathroom is shared but it’s clean, comfortable, and pretty roomy.
The floors can be creaky in some places.
Would definitely stay here again and recommend this to everyone!

I love this place and am writing the review as I sit in the room.
It’s charming, in a great area and reasonably priced. If you have business at UCSF Medical Center it us close enough to walk. There are quaint places for coffe and dining.
You won’t be sorry if you book here.

Incredibly convenient to the UCSF Mount Parnassus campus, a four block uphill walk straight up a single street from the front door. The building itself is somewhat old, but functional. Some furnishings were slightly dirty, but not unbelievably so. Wi-​fi included. Don’t come here expecting five star accommodations, service, or luxury. Do come here expecting a decent place to sleep at night, with an adequate breakfast, a good location, and a good price for San Francisco. An easy few blocks walk grants access to a commercial area including coffee shops, convenience stores, a post office, and restaurants. For those willing to walk a handful of blocks more, Golden Gate park is accessible. We walked to the California Academy of Sciences while staying here, and wished we had had additional time to visit the DeYoung Museum.
Room A and room D have en-​suite bathrooms. Room D was slightly nicer than room A, and quieter, as room A is lower down on the building and directly faces the street. Request either of these rooms if you’re looking for the most hotel-​like experience. You might be able to reserve the single spot they have in a residential garage around the corner, but the spot is tight and wouldn’t fit anything larger than a standard sized family sedan. Street parking in the area is a real challenge due to hour restrictions– be prepared to walk a good number of blocks if you’re planning on street parking.

I have stayed an additional two times since my review, and will be staying there again next week. We got the 2 bedroom apartment this year and will have room for friends. We will also get the 1 car garage at no additional cost. Sure it’s an older property, and could be a little cleaner. Also, I’ll bring my own pillows. That being said, it’s a great price at a fantastic location. And Ruth is very friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the area.

Moffatt House Reservations is a nice place to stay for the price. It’s a large Victorian House run as a bed and breakfast. Although it’s old, it’s well kept and relatively clean. The stairs are creaky and had signs that reminded guests to step lightly.
I stayed in Room A which was on the corner of Judah and 7^th. It was large and spacious. The bed was clean and comfortable. The bathroom had mirrors all around and came with shower and tub.
The breakfast coffee was very good. Ruth and Gino, the couple that runs the place, were very nice. Reminded me of my grandparents. I would stay there again when I visit the Bay Area.

Wonderful place to stay, especially for the price. It’s a really old place, but very well kept. Actually, it’s fun to look at from the moment you walk in and see the antique dining area and lobby. The stairs are old and creaky, but beautiful dark stained wood.
We had to share a bathroom, but we never had to wait for anyone, and no one ever knocked while one of my family were in it.
The bathroom was kept very clean and is spacious. I love the stained glass ceiling in the Bathroom.
The room was very cozy with a nice balcony and view of Grand View park! We also had a sink in our room. Also had free WIFI! We stayed in Room C. There are two other rooms on this floor that share the bathroom. Another reason it’s not 5 stars. But again, the price is very reasonable!
The breakfast is not a hot breakfast, it’s continental and is the only reason it’s 4 instead of 5 stars. But, I totally understand that they don’t have a commercial kitchen. Having said that, the breakfast was nice. Hard-​boiled eggs, a delicious coffee cake with almonds on it, and OJ. They also have coffee and hot water and hot chocolate packets. Oh they had tangerines as well. Seems they could add a waffle maker at least, though.
It was nice that the breakfast was set up early, as we were there for the Hot Chocolate run and had to get out very early for a 7:30 start. The breakfast was laid out for us when went downstairs and we were very excited, as breakfast was not supposed to be available until around 7:15am. As well, when we finished the race and came back, we were exhausted and wanted to rest, and watch the playoffs in our room. So they let us check out ½ hour later, which was a help! The hostess was very nice and helpful.
It’s close to GG park, Irvine district, which has lots of good eats, and not too far from the Ocean. All in all, it’s a wonderful place to stay! Would stay here again.

Ruth was very hospitable. Breakfast is basic toast, pastry, coffee, tea & juices. Our room was above kitchen where Ruth’s husband enjoyed listening to computer until 3:15am one morning — Ugh. Overall access to area events/​attractions was great. I rated 3 Stars because of noisy room and my breakfast expectations.

I am a big fan of the customer service here, especially Ruth, who is as nice as it gets. The place is clean, comfortable, and located right next to GG park. There aren’t many other places you can stay in this area so I can see why this is so popular.

Fabulous location and reasonable rates make this place a winner. We had room c, then moved to rm d. Worth the extra cost for private bath and awesome balcony to watch fog roll in. Yes it’s old and carpet is light tan (maybe a few shades lighter a few years ago) but its like staying at your grandmas. Sweet and comforting with breakfast each morning.

Where else can you find a place to stay for 4 people in San Francisco for a total of $ 170 a night? With breakfast.
You’ll be near the Golden Gate Park… Not downtown — and you will have to search for parking– be sure to read the signs of when you need to move your car.
We stayed in the bottom floor suite for one night. And for one night it was just what we needed.
2 bedrooms /​one bath…2 queen beds with a single in one of the bedrooms. There was an additional cot that could be set up.
A full kitchen (I washed some of the plates before using). The fridge came stocked with eggs, yogurt, butter and jam. There were English muffins and pastries on the table) Nothing gourmet, but totally edible.
If you are allergic to dust, afraid of spiders, turned off by dirt on the window blinds– you won’t like it here. If noise bothers you, you won’t like the busy street outside.
But if you are a trooper, you can handle this.
Room A upstairs (where our friends stayed) was spacious but suffered from the not so clean conditions also. They did have a very nice breakfast all prepared for them. And their room was less expensive.
I might come back again if it were just for an overnight.

Our family (mom, dad & teen daughter) had the pleasure of staying at this gem we found through Unilocal for three nights earlier this week. We would definitely stay again and would recommend it to friends and family.
The lovely owner was very accommodating, allowing us to drop our bags off in the morning so we could head downtown without worrying about them even though we couldn’t check in until after 2 and offering to let us leave them after we checked out on our last day.
We fell in love with the place as soon as we entered. As it was mid-​morning, the table in the beautiful dining room was still set for breakfast. It was nice to see what we could expect. :-) It’s a wonderfully warm, homey place. When we returned in the afternoon we found the climb to the 3^rd floor (room D) worth the effort. The room was huge and full of natural light. There was a queen bed for us and a twin for our daughter. The room also had a settee, tv, a table & 3 chairs, a chest of drawers, 2 nightstands, a roomy closet, a bathroom with shower, and a gorgeous private terrace. There was plenty of room for the 3 of us. There definitely wasn’t any of that claustrophobic feeling a family can get in a standard hotel room.
Breakfast was different every day. There was always coffee, OJ, and hot water with tea and hot chocolate mix. Each day there was a different kind of bread with butter and jam. (Naturally, there’s a toaster.) Two mornings there were boiled eggs. One day there was Greek yogurt. Each day there was a different pastry or coffee cake. We enjoyed the classical music. It seemed perfect for the room. Even the placemats and dishes were different each day.
I read some of the reviews where people talked about little things like older carpet or a little rust here and there. All I can say is that if you didn’t like it there, don’t stay there again. If, like us, you enjoy feeling like you’re staying at your grandma’s house, you’ll love Moffatt House (and its proximity to transit lines!) as much as we did.

We stayed in room C on the 2^nd floor with its own sink, so one in the shower and me shaving in the room was good. Closet space, and enough room to be happy. Continental breakfasts are very nice with classical music and meeting visitors. GREAT location, great price, and the small balcony was a nice touch. The N line runs right outside, so $ 2 gets you downtown, the Wharf and with a transfer, anywhere. You can walk to Golden Gate Park from here easily. Lots of restaurants and places for food all over the place (yes, even a killer pizza place that outshines some Chicago joints!).
Friendly, comfortable and such a deal! And yes, the carpets are not new and the house is not your sterile hotel, but there is wi-​fi and a feeling of being home again. Loved it!

Dolan H’s review of this place set the hook for me. To find a room in San Francisco for under $ 125 with FREE parking seems incredible. Let’s start at the beginning.
I was not born to share, so to «share a bathroom» with a stranger would not work for me but they were able to book me into room D, third floor, private bath. I needed a place near UCSF and I did not need the free parking but will keep that in mind for future trips. I came from the Oakland airport on BART and transfered to the #6 bus which let me out very near the entrance. I don’t think this place is handicapped friendly although they may have a ground floor apartment. It was up 6 marble steps to the lobby and then up two flights of stairs to my room. I was glad I had just one small bag. The stairway smells a little old, not bad, just a little.
On the second floor which is the share bathroom floor there appeared to be two rooms and the bathroom in the middle. that might work for a family traveling together. On the third floor Room D was a delight. It has a balcony. I wanted to sleep on the balcony. The air was fresh and clear and the view was more than a hundred and eighty degrees. The balcony itself was large, (seemed about 8′ x 12′) it had a table and chairs, a chaise and potted plants. I felt like moving in. My room had a double bed, a twin bed, and even a roll away in the closet. The room could have slept 4. The bathroom was small but adequate. There was no hair dryer, or if there was I didn’t see it. There was a TV set with remote and lots of chanels.
Getting onto and off the balcony is a bit of a trick as you must step up or step down about two feet. The sliding door to the balcony is installed backwards, with the slider outside and there was no way to lock it (or no way that I saw). I figured I’d let the elevation protect me. Besides how much value is a locked window?
I slept well and heard no noises from the street or the guests below. Breakfast was Continental, which was adequate for me. It was toast and coffee (I had 3 cups, maybe 4) The dining area is very pretty and was prettily set up with china and classical music. There were hard boiled eggs if you’re looking for protein. Mrs. Moffat even let me take my coffee upstairs so I could spend some more time on my wonderful balcony. Check out was no problem at all. It was quick.

Loved my stay here. Loved, loved, loved it :) Get room D if they have it available it is spacious with a private bath and balcony. I paid around $ 114 a night which was a steal for the quality and location. They also have parking spaces available in their garage for no additional charge so reserve early and try and snag one. The only misleading aspect is the breakfast. It really is not a full breakfast. They had coffee, juice, and some coffee cake and not much else. It was great for a quick fueling before heading out on the town. If you want a «real» breakfast there are some local joints that you can hit up. I will definitely be coming back!
Oh, also they are not too high tech so check out does take a little time. They have to hand write your receipt but I was in no rush :) On the flip side their checkout time is flexible so you don’t have to feel rushed or worry they will lock you out of the room.

I decided to go ahead and give a full five stars to the Moffat House. It was very affordable for the city ($ 90 a night). We had a corner room with a queen and twin bed. There was a small sink in the room and we shared a bathroom with one other room. I did not see the other guests at all. The room had a small TV and a big balcony we could go out on. It’s definitely no Hyatt, but much nicer than your run of the mill motel.
Our son was having surgery at UCSF, so the location couldn’t have better. We were three blocks away. There is tons of placed to each within walking distance, and golden gate park is too.
We also had a garage to park in. Very small, compacts only. But still nice. The staff was very accommodating and had a very good breakfast set up. More than just a typical continental breakfast.
Bottom line, this is a very nice place for a reasonable price. I would definitely comeback and recommend this to my friends/​family.

Clean, pleasant staff (those that we encountered), old, convenient to eats and the Muni, UCSF Med Center and GG Park.
Parking? Hope you like to walk. Finding a space will take time unless you get really really lucky.
But, to call it a B&B is not quite accurate. We are breakfast eaters and the coffee, although good, and a few muffins does not cut it. Had to go into the shopping area to avoid passing out from hunger. Recommend Howard’s for good food and good prices.

I’ve had numerous family members stay here, but first time ourselves. They’ve been incredibly accommodating to us and our two children, even though they’re not really set up for small kids. Fantastic location. Recommend room C for quietness, although you’re never going to get any *really* quiet room due to it being at the intersection of two fairly busy streets. That said, you have great access to restaurants, shopping, GG Park, and transit options. The rates are very reasonable, the rooms quite decent, and a tasty light breakfast. Hard to go wrong.

I highly recommend this great little bed and breakfast in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. It is just three blocks west of the University of California Medical Center. It is one block south of the N Judah line. The ocean is only about twenty minutes west on the Muni transit system. A short four block walk (two blocks north and two blocks west) to the 9^th Avenue entrance of Golden Gate Park is well worth the trip. The Moffatt House is quietly nestled within a well established and pleasant section of the city. The skylight in the bathroom and the tall windows bring in plenty of natural light that makes the house quite special.
I shared a bathroom with other guests. There were no problems with the arrangement. The hotel quality shower didn’t deny hot water once during an entire week stay. The rooms are large enough for a queen bed and a twin bed. The housekeeper visits once a day, makes the bed, and tidies up the room. Breck shampoo and Dial soap is provided daily.
Breakfast is created with home baked breads, eggs or yogurt, juice, coffee, and tea. There is ample butter and jam for your toast. The hostess is kindly, pleasant, and unassuming.
The house is completely paneled in old wood. Seventh Avenue is a bit of a main drag, but the noise isn’t overwhelming.
The rates are reasonable and lunch and dinner can be had in the neighborhood for a moderate cost. There are a few upscale restaurants within walking distance, as well.
You won’t regret the choice of the Moffatt House. The owner possesses a terrific demeanor and the quiet environment adds to the old world décor. Enjoy!
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