Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame

1.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near The Regency Ballroom

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Interior detail
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
View from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Warfield Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Capsule Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory (Single Bed in 2 Bed Male Capsule Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Capsule Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hotel, you'll find The Regency Ballroom and Great American Music Hall. Dragon's Gate and Warfield Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Regency Ballroom - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Warfield Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • California St & Polk St Stop - 3 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grubstake - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Decodance Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ben Thai Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McTeague's Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Route 101 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame

Art Deco hotel near The Regency Ballroom
As a guest of Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-in, and express check-out. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Art Deco San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame offers 36 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 8.50 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Monday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Tuesday - Tuesday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Music City Hotel San Francisco
Encore Express Hostel
Encore Express Hostel San Francisco
Encore Express San Francisco
Music City San Francisco
Music City Hotel
Music City Hotel Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame

Frequently asked questions

How close is Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame to the airport?

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame is 15.1 mi (30-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame on Jul 17, 2025 start from $85.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame.

How close is Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame to the beach?

This hotel is 5.9 mi (32-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 4.9 mi (9-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame have a pool?

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame does not have a pool.

Does Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame to downtown San Francisco?

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame is 1 mi away from San Francisco.

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 443 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lifting people with positive couture and music encouragement, as well as weekly music events available although I missed, plus god coffee and tea.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Felisitas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I love small spaces so the place is nice, however, there is trouble with cleanliness on my part. I will not entirely fault the hotel staff but they can definetely do a better job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great concept that felt like the 70s.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Runli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super gross and poor communication that was very stressful :,-(
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariunzaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most convenient place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

julian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariunzaya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Bed foams were worn down / needs replacement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great bed for someone that can climb steep stairs

The staff is very accommodationing BUT NOT HANDIVAP ACCESSIBLE, VERY STEEP STAIRS
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great and accomidated me and my service dog NO ELEVATOR STEEP STAIRS
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Great location, but it is downtown noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

julian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Koo

It was nice. Be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was great! A quick place to stay and it’s near the bus transportation to get to other locations in SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was unaware that I would be sharing a room. Didn't understand it was a hostel but otherwise a good experience for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Originally booked the hostel option but decided to upgrade to a private room. Fun property with really cool memorabilia and social concept. Jason at the front desk was super helpful and accommodating, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024