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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Property class: 1.5

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, The Regency Ballroom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great American Music Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a red wall, a bed with a dark cover, a guitar, a desk with a lamp, and a window with red curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with red curtains.

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a green accent wall, a bed with dark bedding, a guitar on the wall, and a framed poster.

Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with red curtains, a lamp, a guitar, and various wall decorations.

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a guitar, a window with curtains, and various wall decorations including posters and framed pictures.

Metallica Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

A compact, well-lit room with a bunk bed, a small desk with a mirror, and a sink.

Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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

A compact, well-lit room with a bunk bed, a small desk with a mirror, and a sink.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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

A train compartment with bunk beds, a shelf unit, and a window with red curtains.

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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

A train compartment with bunk beds, a shelf unit, and a window with red curtains.

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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A compact, modern room with bunk beds labeled 01 and 02, a small kitchenette, and a hanging light fixture.

Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Capsule Room

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

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

A compact, modern room with bunk beds labeled 01 and 02, a small kitchenette, and a hanging light fixture.

Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Capsule Room

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

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About the area

San Francisco

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience puts you in the heart of San Francisco, steps from The Regency Ballroom and within a 10-minute stroll of Great American Music Hall. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and express check-in. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and noon. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hotel include Dragon's Gate and Warfield Theatre.

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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • California St & Polk St Stop - 3 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuma Sushi + Sake - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juniper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meski - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

As a guest of Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience, 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 - The San Francisco Music Experience also features a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience offers 36 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free 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 curtains. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1907
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: from approximately USD 8.50 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience on 25 Oct 2026 start from NZ$149, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

The closest beach to Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience is Ocean Beach (8.5 km).

Does Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

No, Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 585 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, staff, and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and would totally stay here again next time I or friends visit San Francisco
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Adventure @ the Music City Hotel, the atmosphere it's absolutely amazing, Music 🎶 historical experience, & the VIP digital fob keys just fantastic 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the Janis Joplin room, easy to stay with nice staff members.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, it was a jam. Best hostel in the city probably.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Great environment Clean room Clean community bathroom. Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danny is the best host ever. And he has awesome hair too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No AC in the rooms. Was completely hot in there and was too uncomfortable to stay. Although at least the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wowww amazing experience here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great, the room was clean, my roomies were polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For being in a pretty prime location, you’re pretty close to the piers at fishermen’s wharf the pricing is cheap! Other hotels range from $100 & up per night. The only thing is that this is a hostel so you will be sharing the room & the bathroom/showers for that floor. They clean well & often but it does get messy which is expected. Homeless in the area attempt to come in but staff is good at escorting them out. You use your room key to get in your room & bathroom/showers which is good.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great, room was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was epic. I loved being surrounded by music history. I wish there was an elevator. We had so much heavy staff but at the end of our stay a staff member helped us with the luggage. There was no coffee on the weekends. The microwave should be in another place. I enjoyed my stay in general.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes. Very professional and friendly staff. One block from Polk. Plenty of food options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cool atmosphere, and staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and helpful, great location and fun atmosphere that you don't get in most other hotels/hostels. Shared rooms are well above industry standard as far as privacy goes, however the mattresses in the pods range from poor to bad, and depending on the location of your room, the downstairs music area can become quite the distraction. Not luxury by any means but more than serviceable for the rates.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a rockstar during my stay. I like their housekeeping eveyday!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: - Clean. Daily service. - Decor. The rock and roll theme permeates everything. - Helpful staff. I had an issue with my door (it didn't close) and they fixed it right away. - Location. Easy access to everywhere in the city. Cons: - Old building. Things look used and I think it's time to replace the carpet. - Weak shower. It takes time to warm up. - Ok bed. The mattress has springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's probably one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at.. definitely in the top 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
False advertisement, it smells bad . Once I went in the room the other women that was in there had it looking like a roomer house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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