In the heart of San Francisco, Aida Plaza Hotel is a convenient retreat near Warfield Theatre and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. With free in-room WiFi, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk, this hotel makes it easy to plan your day.
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Francisco City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 25 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 37 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
22nd Street Station - 10 min drive
San Francisco Station - 26 min walk
Market St & 7th St Stop - 1 min walk
Market St & 6th St Stop - 2 min walk
Civic Center Station - 3 min walk
Restaurants
Club Six - 4 min walk
OMG! - 5 min walk
St. Anthony's Dining Room - 3 min walk
The Rumpus Room - 3 min walk
Taqueria Cancun - 2 min walk
About this property
Aida Plaza Hotel
When you stay at Aida Plaza Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. Also, San Francisco Bay and Union Square are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Market St & 7th St Stop is steps away and Market St & 6th St Stop is 2 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
175 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
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
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Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite parking nearby (USD 25 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Built in 1912
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.00 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 25 per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Aida Plaza
Aida Plaza Hotel
Aida Plaza Hotel San Francisco
Aida Plaza San Francisco
Aida Plaza Hotel Hotel
Aida Plaza Hotel San Francisco
Aida Plaza Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Aida Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aida Plaza Hotel 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 Aida Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Aida Plaza Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Aida Plaza Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aida Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Aida Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Aida Plaza Hotel like?
Aida Plaza Hotel is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 1-minute walk from Market St & 7th St Stop and 16 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Reviews
Aida Plaza Hotel Reviews
5.6
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6.0
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.2
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Save money, stay here.
It's a basic hotel but the staff is excellent and the room is so so affordable.
William
William, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2024
Location Location Location is the BEST...
Rene
Rene, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2025
Property was overall a good place to stay. Staff was kind and responsive. The room was decent, clean, and has a retro style. I was happy with my stay.
Kieffer
Kieffer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
The staff were very friendly, and even though it may feel like an unsafe area outside, the place is safe and there were no issues at all.
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 14, 2025
My father and I stayed at the hotel for several days while visiting San Francisco. This hotel was a time capsule. We met the owner several times and he has done his best to keep the hotel in its original condition when it opened in 1912.
The hotel was clean, staff was friendly, and well managed. Outside the hotel was a bus stop and subway station.
If you are looking for a simple quaint hotel this fits the bill. Thanks
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2024
This is an old hotel in the Tenderloin and it feels like it. But the staff are above-and-beyond cool and my 5-day stay felt a bit like coming home to family whenever I dropped off or picked up my key.
Ethan
Ethan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2024
This hotel is ideal for solo travelers. The rooms are clean and spacious. However, it is a bit unfortunate that you can hear noise from neighboring rooms. Additionally, it's slightly inconvenient that you need assistance from hotel staff to open the entrance door, as the door is locked for security reasons.
Chihiro
Chihiro, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2023
Great Hole in the Wall Hotel
The hotel is very nice. Front desk is friendly and room is nice. My only complaint is more about outside. Market street is super loud at night so it’s hard to sleep. Parking is also kinda hard so be prepared to move your car or possibly park in a garage.
Toby
Toby, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 21, 2025
Badly designed hotel but cheap
Not a good hotel. It has an old rustic feel to it which is appealing. It’s also cheap. Right on market, so convenient location. Problem is it lacks a lot that even cheaper hotels have. It feels like they banked everything on location, and skipped a lot of hotel common sense.
The heat there is poor. They’re radiators, and one of ours didn’t work. It is also only on from 6pm - 6am. Very freezing in the Winter. There is no place to put your towel in the bathroom. So you exit wet into a cold room.
Think sinks are on the outside of the bathroom. The entire room is carpeted, so that seems like a very bad idea too. The elevator also doesn’t seem safe at all. It shakes when it hits the ground floor before the door opens.
The worst is, the front door is locked 24/7. So you can’t enter the building until the host comes and opens it for you. There is only one room key too. You have to turn it in each time you leave the building. So if you’re traveling with friends or spouse it can make things very tricky.
4/10 Good for a night, but not for a vacation
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2023
The Aida Plaza is an Old-Style Traditional Hotel in the heart of Downtown San Francisco. That Area of Market has become increasingly scuzzy over recent years, and I know that many people are put off by the numbers of homeless people near to the entrance (although none came near to the actual hotel entrance during my week there). Once you put that out of your mind, the Aida is a good basic option for the city - and very good for the price that I paid! The room was large, very clean, and the bathroom, lights, tv etc all worked perfectly. The room that I was in (505) was quiet and I got good night's sleep. The internet was easy to connect to and fast. The staff were friendly, and quickly got to know my room number (you hand your key to them when exiting the hotel). They must have a hard job as they have to open the front door for each guest entering (the front door is kept locked). I had no difficulty gaining entry to the Hotel no matter what time I arrived back after a day/night out. Bad points - no tea/coffee facilities in the rooms, which would be a plus, or room service, but I wasn't expecting this. I also liked the "faded glory" and overall feel of the communal areas. The lift/elevator also worked throughout my stay. Overall, i was pleasantly surprised.
BRYAN
BRYAN, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2026
complicated neighborhood, and no wifi. that
ignacio
ignacio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Hosts very helpful.
Walter
Walter, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 8, 2022
Close proximity to parks and good restaurants, bars, shops. Close to the bay and parking was a bonus
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 19, 2025
worst neighborhood in downtown San Francisco. Staff was great and allowed early arrival. Heavy drug traff
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2024
Overall pretty good hotel. Not so much the area
Jesus
Jesus, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2025
Decent stay. Close to convention center and other hotels. Great price and walkable to almost everywhere. The neighborhood outside is a little rough and very active all night. I didn’t mind the noise, but some might.
Kory
Kory, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2025
A charming vintage property with polite and helpful staff. Don’t come here if you all the bells and whistles of a corporate chain; come here if you want to go back in time 100 years and bathe in a claw foot tub and show your kids what a pay phone looks like. Don’t worry, sheets are new and clean, towels are replaced daily, and it’s a comfortable stay. That said, San Francisco has a large unhoused population, and this neighborhood isn’t immune.
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 2, 2025
Terrible m.
David
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
There was not car parking
Zabihullah
Zabihullah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2023
Area is little off the downtown towards more homeless. The place is an old and rundown place. Ensure you ask for a room with bathroom, few rooms are with shared bathrooms. Step outside of the hotel, ensure you are not flasy, lots of homeless people living around the area.
Bhaskar Rao
Bhaskar Rao, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 24, 2025
The bathroom was cramped and old. Lacking space to place items and hang cloths. The neighborhood is dangerous at night and noisy. Got woken up mutiple time to people yelling outside.
Anthony
Anthony, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2022
Overnight
Old hotel built in 1912. Clean and well preserved. Lots of vintage furnisings in public areas. Street noise is really loud. Contrary to hotel info no breakfast is offered. Internet did not work at all.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Tv
doesn't work. No heat. No phone. Choose TV or heat.. not both cause tris electricity
Desk clerk conned us about heat
Likely dishonest operation per health Laws.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 26, 2025
If you want to give all of your belongings over and be locked out of the hotel and your room until they are ready to let you in the barred and locked front door. I have never stayed in a hotel that’s asks for the hotel key back every time you leave the building. They also ask that you leave your valuables at the front desk. The camera system in this hotel with the main screen looks like this place is watching everything in the building for some reason and you should be aware of your surroundings. This place is shady!!! The building had a health and safety code posting that chemicals in the building were known to cause cancer. This is also near the Tenderloin District. The doors are barred and locked and you have to wait for someone to let you in. No one ever answers the phone so imagine standing outside in a bad neighborhood waiting for someone to come open the door whenever they decide to. If that’s for you, this is your place. Look at the pictures and tell me you would want to stay here
Heather
Heather, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2024
I received face towels with holes in them; The bathrooms are small and cramped. Granted, the overall hotel appears very clean, but it does have an odd smell to it. Wifi is barely functional. I understand the policy behind not being allowed to leave with the room keys, but it's incredibly inconvenient, especially given the front desk is about 10 feet from the front door where they have to let you in; god forbid you to get attacked by a crackhead while waiting to be let in. Hotel room definitely did the trick for the night, but I wouldn't recommend staying longer than one night. Bathrooms are incredibly minimalist put nicely; There aren't even places to hang your towels. I may or may not have a concern about the bedding as I woke up with my legs covered in bug bites though I'm unsure if that was from the bedding or something else, but I don't remember having as many bites before going to bed. Again, overall does the trick if you're only looking for a place to stay for one night, placement of the hotel is nice as it was about 5 minutes to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and is across the street from muni and BART. There are a lot of homeless people openly doing drugs on the street, but it's not a big deal if you don't bother them and just be aware of your surroundings. I don't think I'd return to this hotel again unless I was very cash-strapped and booking last minute.