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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

1.5 star property
Art Deco hotel, steps from 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

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

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 CNY466
CNY547 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 6 Beds Male Dormitory Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 4 Beds Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Capsule Room

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

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

1 Person in 2-Capsule - Female Only

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Male Only - Capsule

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Female Capsule

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room with Private BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 30 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 36 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 39 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 11 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

  • ‪Meski - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lush Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juniper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sofiya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪XEX - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Great American Music Hall and The Regency Ballroom. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Pier 39 and Lombard Street. 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
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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

Fees & policies

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 (4-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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Reviews

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Great environment Clean room Clean community bathroom. Nice location
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, cool atmosphere, and staff were very nice
Selena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

i absolutely loved staying here. it was my first time in san francisco as a young solo female traveller and this place was the best hostel i stayed in by far. the staff are amazing and super down to earth and helpful, the events hosted are super fun , there’s so many places to hangout around the hotel, and the area is beautiful
Gracy, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everything was good and clean
Gursher, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very helpful
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Uniquely Themed Music hotel, specially Staff, Facility and Location are great too.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I was pleasantly surprised with the absolute incredible weekend my wife and I experienced. We saw many excellent performances including MC Hammer.
Willard Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Music City Hotel. This is a great concept & fun place to stay. It is really a hidden gem. You are the star! Stay here with your crew while you are on tour! This place has alot to offer a traveling entertainer. It is also a fun alternative place to stay than a typical hostel. There are a few different room options for singles, doubles & separate bunk style dorms for men & women. Plenty of showers. Everything is maintained nicely with daily cleaning service with coffee. The building offers private studio space for rent & staged performances nightly. It is a music venue downstairs at night with a variety of entertainment. They have a bunch of music classes taught by experts. Live local or stay at the hotel while you take a class. The bar has a food menu and bar specials. The nightly entertainment is free for guests. We had a great time and met alot of different musicians and travelers during our visit. It is in a great central location to get around the whole city
Main stage @ Music City Hotel
Cynthia, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Reception and other staff are friendly and responsive.
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

the people that keep the hotel clean do a great job. The front desk lacks care in bringing comfort and security to the hotel guest.I requested an extra blanket to place on top of my mattress the answer was an immediate NO response. I paid for 11 days, in advance, I got maybe 2 days of sleep. The mattress was 2 in. thick. I also lost my key to the lock for my locker that is provided in the room that I keep my diabetes medicines. The front desk does not have tools to break the lock so I called the fire dept. and they were quick to respond. Another Night someone destroyed the lounge area and smashed the TV with broken glass and broken security camera left lying on floor and furniture till the morning.The hotel has a number of tenant's that have been staying for several months which turns it into a SRO. They don't stray far from the hotel do to the drug supply in that neighborhood. Booking here was a mistake. This hotel is like a flea market version of a hard rock cafe.
jeffrey, 13-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really great and accomidated me and my service dog NO ELEVATOR STEEP STAIRS
jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff was too good
Ajay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing the property was unbelievable. One gentleman on staff younger gentleman didn't want to get rid of spoiled food and asked me to do the trash. Kristen was amazing. Surrounding area needed a little help but other than that the people were very welcoming the staff was very accommodating and musicians were very welcoming. The rooms were clean and the people were very hospitality. I enjoyed my time and would recommend this place to all musician lovers learning about music and culture. Thank you music City San Francisco.
Jim, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Music lover’s heaven. You have to check out all pictures and music. The room itself is clean and comfortable. Great privacy with blackout curtains.
En Sheng, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have lived in San Francisco for the past 30 years, and I know the city changes from block to block. The music city hotel is the perfect alternative to stay in the city on and off without paying lots of money. The area is very nice, many good restaurants and pubs. Night life as well, dispensaries and more. Overall, I love this place.
Luis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I really liked the place, its idea is very innovative. My flight was delayed and they helped me with late check-in, which I really appreciated. The only problem I had was with the card/key. It only worked one day, I had to arrive very late and leave very early and there was no one in reception to help me. I had to ask the kind cleaning ladies to help me open the bathroom and bedroom doors.
Diana, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Staff is friendly and helpful. Not many redeeming qualities otherwise. You’re sharing a bathroom with the entire floor, not just your capsule. That was not clear from the descriptions. I was so surprised I went back to see my reservation to see if I had missed it. I thought I’d be sharing a bathroom with just my roommates and that we’d have the bathroom inside our room — that is not the case. Not sure when the carpet was last cleaned but the whole place smells and is incredibly grimy. The cleaning crew work really hard so the beds and bathrooms are clean around check-in time but there’s always a strong chemical cleaner smell on top of the carpet grime and marijuana. I think this is fine for people who are used to hostel stays and are interested into the indie music scene. I’m probably too old and used to my creature comforts to ever stay here again. Also note there’s no elevator and Polk street it not very luxury city center. You’re getting what you pay for = a clean bed to sleep in, access to a shower and bathroom, some storage. If you wanna use the in-room lockers, bring your own lock and key. They don’t give or rent them out. If you have more than one checked bag size luggage, this is probably not a good fit.
Nur, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I'm embarrassed to just now be riding a review for this fantastic place. I've stayed here a great number of times. The front desk office staff are so friendly and yet professional. I'm from hospitality and retail experience, so I know very well customer service. This staff have a natural ability for this customer service. I've seen several times in person them handling numerous situations at one time. They give the term multitasking a new definition. The housekeeping staff are not only friendly and you're always smiling, but are so thorough and maintaining impeccable cleanliness. They're fresh fruit coffee and tea are always a comfort treat. That huge photos of the Bay area music legends are so cool. I grew up with most of these bands, and always enjoy your trip down memory lane when viewing these. I'm so excited for the new addition downstairs to open. I can't say enough about these friendly professional cool hip folks. Oh one more thing. The music that plays over the speakers is so cool. I have Shazam so much of this music over time that I have a fat library of new material to listen to. Whenever The pointer sisters OR Sylvester plays, watch out baby cuz I'm going to be dancing.
Edward, 3-night trip