--- title: "The Monte Cristo, San Francisco (CA): reviews, location & comparison" description: "The Monte Cristo in San Francisco (CA): rated 9.4 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-monte-cristo-san-francisco-ca/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-19 --- Guesthouse # The Monte Cristo San Francisco (CA), United States 9.4 · Exceptional 31 reviews · #25 #25 of 363 in San Francisco (CA) · 4.9/5 on Google, 115 reviews · 6.6 Location score ## About The Monte Cristo The Monte Cristo is a guesthouse in San Francisco (CA), United States. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 31 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 3.2 km from the centre of San Francisco (CA). The nearest airport, San Francisco International Airport (SFO), is 20 km away. - **Type:** Guesthouse - **Check-in from:** 15:00 - **Check-out until:** 11:00 - **Rooms:** 20 - **Floors:** 2 - **Opened:** 1875 - **Last renovated:** 2016 - **Other stays within 500 m:** 2 600 Presidio Ave [bedandbreakfastsf.com](https://bedandbreakfastsf.com/) ## Live prices around The Monte Cristo Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## How The Monte Cristo scores Better rated than 92% of hotels in San Francisco (CA) - Guest rating **9.4** - Location **6.6** - Beach access **2.6** - Public transport **8.8** San Francisco (CA) average ## Rating on Google 4.9/5 115 Google reviews - 5★85% - 4★13% - 3★2% - 2★0% - 1★0% From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score. ## Amenities ### Food & drink - Free breakfast ### Internet - Free Wi-Fi ### Parking & transport - Parking ### Policies - LGBTQ+ friendly Based on the property listing at our booking partner. ## Location - **Location score:** **6.6**/10 - **Walk grade:** **66**/100 Good for walkers - **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **40** - **Shops within 500 m:** **4** - **Sights within 1 km:** **5**
Nearest beachEast Beach2.2 km5 min drive
Nearest stationSan Francisco Municipal Railway370 m6 min walk
Nearest airportSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)20 km44 min drive
Distance to the centreSan Francisco (CA)3.2 km7 min drive
### Main sights of San Francisco (CA)
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco2.7 km6 min drive
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art4.0 km9 min drive
### Everyday places nearby
Food shopCalifornia & Lyon Market160 m3 min walk
PharmacyCVS Pharmacy490 m8 min walk
## Lists this hotel is on - [Historic hotels in San Francisco (CA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/san-francisco-ca/historic/) - [Hotels with free breakfast in San Francisco (CA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/san-francisco-ca/breakfast/) ### Compare ## Compare The Monte Cristo with nearby hotels Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins. - [Jackson Court Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jackson-court-inn-san-francisco-ca/) Guesthouse 1.5 km away 8.8 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jackson-court-inn-san-francisco-ca-vs-the-monte-cristo-san-francisco-ca/) - [Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travelodge-by-wyndham-presidio-san-francisco-san-francisco-ca/) Hotel ★★ 1.3 km away 8.5 - [La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/la-luna-inn-an-ascend-collection-hotel-san-francisco-ca/) Hotel ★★½ 1.4 km away 7.8 - [Kimpton Hotel Enso By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kimpton-hotel-enso-by-ihg-san-francisco-ca/) Hotel ★★★★ 1.4 km away 8.6 - [Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/signature-inn-san-francisco-marina-district-san-francisco-ca/) Hotel ★★ 1.5 km away 8.2 - [Presidio Parkway Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/presidio-parkway-inn-san-francisco-ca/) Motel ★★ 1.5 km away 6.8 ## Questions about The Monte Cristo ### How do guests rate The Monte Cristo? The Monte Cristo has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 31 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in San Francisco (CA). ### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Monte Cristo? Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. ### Does The Monte Cristo include breakfast? The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included. ### Is there parking at The Monte Cristo? Yes, parking is available; charges may apply. ### How far is The Monte Cristo from the airport? The nearest airport, San Francisco International Airport (SFO), is 20 km away in a straight line. ### Is The Monte Cristo close to the beach? The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel. ### When did The Monte Cristo open? The Monte Cristo opened in 1875 and was last renovated in 2016. ### How many rooms does The Monte Cristo have? The Monte Cristo has 20 rooms on 2 floors. ### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Monte Cristo? Yes: California & Lyon Market, about 160 m away (3 min walk). ### Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Monte Cristo? CVS Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 490 m away (8 min walk). Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-monte-cristo-san-francisco-ca/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/