Inn San Francisco

This friendly Italianate Victorian, built in 1872, invites you to sprawl about in its beautifully restored sitting rooms, rather than just admire them. You can also take advantage of the garden hot tub or the panoramic city views from its rooftop if your antiques-bedecked room starts to feel a bit too cosy. All but two rooms have private baths; thick rugs and carpets help dampen the noise common to older hotels. In any case, you'll probably use this location to explore the still-gentrifying neighbourhood. The ample breakfast buffet is served until 11am, allowing late sleepers a chance to restore themselves completely before hitting the streets of the Mission again.