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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

1.5 star property
Art Deco hotel within walking distance of The Regency Ballroom

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In the heart of San Francisco, Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame offers a vibrant retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, explore local cuisine for breakfast, and take advantage of express check-in and tour assistance. Helpful staff have made a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Computer station
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mini-fridge
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $86
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Interior

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed in 6 Beds Male Dormitory Private Bathroom

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 6 Beds Male Dormitory Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed in 4 Beds Male Dormitory

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 4 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
9 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory (Single Bed in 2 Bed Male Capsule Room)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Capsule Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Capsule Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Capsule Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for 1 Person In 6-Capsule With En-Suite-Male Only

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

1 Person In 6-Capsule With En-Suite-Male Only

  • Sleeps 1

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room with Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • The Regency Ballroom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great American Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 27 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 29 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 37 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 16 min drive
  • California St & Polk St Stop - 3 min walk
  • California St & Larkin St Stop - 4 min walk
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lush Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McTeague's Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sofiya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

When you stay at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Pier 39 and Union Square. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: California St & Polk St Stop is 3 minutes and California St & Larkin St Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–noon
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1907
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.00 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include The Regency Ballroom (3-min walk) and Great American Music Hall (6-min walk), along with Dragon's Gate (0.8 mi) and Warfield Theatre (0.9 mi).

What's the area around Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience like?

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 3-minute walk from California St & Polk St Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Union Square.

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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Bathroom
Lobby
Restaurant
Building

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Great theme - worth the trip just for the rock & roll museum, and live music. It is also a studio rental space, hotel, hostel, a restaurant & bar. Everything was clean and the staff was very nice. Unfortunately, the bar and restaurant were not open. Unfortunately, I also had to check out right away because the hostel spaces couldn't accommodate the "old person" mobility issues I had requested. Lots and lots of stairs, low beds, accessable plugs etc
Scott, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's probably one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at.. definitely in the top 3.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well there wasn’t much of a view but I did enjoy my peace!!
Brian, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cool place! Had a good experience here
Daniel Jacob, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Place was nicely decorated and had no complaints the entire time.
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well maintained and very accommodating. Room was clean, bathroom was clean and staff was very helpful
Nightstand in room. Grateful Dead themed
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I will never not stay here if I am traveling to San Fran.
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well maintained, capsules are private, nice venue downstairs, nice amenities
Budget, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great place to stay. Got a single room might try the shared rooms next time.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, and well managed as usual
Budget, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed in the capsule bed option and I'd do it again for the value! Was a little vary at first, but it's just other regular people trying to get by in a cheap way. Room was as expected for the price - can't knock it for giving me what I paid for! Note that all bathrooms are communal but they're all private and locked by deadbolt(/keycard for
Aliferia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice safe place to stay for the night
Priscilla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well designed hostel. Good facilities, capsules provide lots of privacy. Nice tea and coffee selections.
Budget, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

The overall condition of the place is run down and dirty. My bedding was not in good shape: pilled and the duvet cover had a busted zipper. Holes in the curtains. Dingy smelling overall. Also, very loud until late- little insulation between the music rehearsal spaces and the bedrooms. Seems to be sparsely used as a hotel or hostel, however, as I was alone in my dorm room three or four nights.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay ;)
Ariunzaya, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great price!

Great place! Live music fun atmosphere and the rooms are clean and welcoming. Comfortable beds and linens.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most convenient place to stay.
Ariunzaya, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a really nice time
Leslie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
julian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very helpful
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its koo

Its a fun and relaxing place
Sammi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The music decor was very cool. We stayed in the Metallica room. They had pictures of various San Francisco bands and a brief history about them. The shared bathroom was a different experience but not bad. The check in hostess was amazing and very friendly. There is live music downstairs to enjoy at no extra charge.
Michael, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

I'm being harassed so badly I don't know what to do.
Annabel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s great that you can play the guitar and amp in the room. The bathrooms are fine, but the electronic key opens the door even if someone is in there. They should have a manual lock on the inside so nobody can enter while you are in there
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was great! A quick place to stay and it’s near the bus transportation to get to other locations in SF.
Brandi, 2-night trip