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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Property class: 1.5

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a dark headboard, a white pillow, and a framed picture of a person playing a guitar on the wall above.

Superior Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Capsule Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 1.5 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

  • ‪Piccolo Italia Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sai Jai Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Amsterdam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Joynt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Another Cafe - ‬6 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

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 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$199, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 566 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 566 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 566 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 566 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 566 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

Rosa

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

Sean

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

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimlong

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Anas

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

8/10 Good

Felicia

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

10/10 Excellent

ERBERT

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

10/10 Excellent

Selena

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

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Spotless and courteous. Old building though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Further from downtown than you think, dangerous at night, too close to the Tenderloin. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, very hard "mattress", was in pain every day. The lockers have no locks, bring your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariunzaya

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

10/10 Excellent

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My vibe I have a passion for music. This the place for the soul tribe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud music until 9pm-ish.....
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Great stay

Great place to stay. Got a single room might try the shared rooms next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julian

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariunzaya

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will never not stay here if I am traveling to San Fran.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place! Had a good experience here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Place was nicely decorated and had no complaints the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice safe place to stay for the night
Stayed 1 night in May 2025