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Admiral Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view.
A multi-story building with a fire escape, a street-level shop named 'Deena's Market', and a 'Coca-Cola' sign.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a small table with toiletries, and patterned curtains.
A hotel hallway with patterned carpet, doors, and a fire extinguisher.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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608 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hotel, you'll find Union Square and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Lombard Street and Oracle Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Union Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 7 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bourbon & Branch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Milan Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mensho Tokyo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nite Cap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Admiral Hotel

Hotel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco
Admiral Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Francisco hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Admiral Hotel offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Admiral San Francisco
Admiral Hotel Hotel
Admiral Hotel San Francisco
Admiral Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Admiral Hotel to the airport?

Admiral Hotel is 14.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Admiral Hotel?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Admiral Hotel on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding 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.

Does Admiral Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Admiral Hotel.

How close is Admiral Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.8 mi (31-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Admiral Hotel offer free breakfast?

Admiral Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Admiral Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Admiral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Admiral Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Admiral Hotel have a pool?

Admiral Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Admiral Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Admiral Hotel to downtown San Francisco?

Admiral Hotel is 0.8 mi away from San Francisco.

Admiral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 185 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic old Hotel,Amazing ambiance,comfortable rooms and super friendly staff…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PRAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is classic style. Older decor. Great staff at front desk!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful family owned hotel. The TL or tenderloin neighborhood is San Francisco can always be a bit sketchy, but the city seems to have cleaned up in the last couple of years. This is an old hotel which I’m sure if the walls could talk would have quite the stories it has one of the oldest elevators in the city, which is really cool. I would definitely stay here again and it’s a great hotel when you’re on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly positioned on the edge of San Francisco’s vibrant Theater District and Tenderloin, the Admiral Hotel offers unbeatable proximity to stages like the Curran, Geary, and Golden Gate Theatres—ideal for show-hoppers seeking affordable convenience. This no-frills boutique spot delivers clean, compact rooms with modern touches: flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private baths. Expect basic comfort rather than luxury—think functional design in a recently refreshed historic building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“From the moment I stepped into The Admiral Hotel, I was enveloped in a serene, eco-chic oasis that felt like a love letter to Northern California’s natural beauty. The lobby, adorned with reclaimed redwood and a living moss wall, immediately set a tranquil tone, with the scent of clean air offering a refreshing escape from the city bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for central location in SF. The front desk guy was very nice and helped us with our food delivery when we were stuck in traffic ! Great place and cool old school elevator !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The admiral stay

We spent 3 nights here in the middle of San Fran. Everything we wanted to get to was walking distance (10-15 mins will hills) or easily accessible to transit. The owner was friendly and I loved the vintage elevator and staircase, truly felt like a nice historical setting while the rooms were modern enough with nice big windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked right in the pulse of San Francisco’s iconic Theater District, just steps from the Curran, Orpheum, and Golden Gate Theatres, Hotel Admiral San Francisco embodies sleek elegance fused with urban cool—perfect for pre-show cocktails or post-curtain unwindings. The lobby sets the tone with its minimalist sophistication: soaring atriums, contemporary art, and a serene waterfall feature that transports you from the city’s hustle. Service is polished and intuitive, with staff who effortlessly handle everything from theater ticket tips to late-night room service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was very poor. The sheets were dirty. The floor was dirty. and it was noisy (not the hotel’s fault).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kei

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service at this hotel was exactly what you would want, they treated us so kind and went above and beyond . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Pleasant little hotel in the Tenderloin

The Admiral is a delightful old hotel in the Tenderloin. The neighborhood is pretty awful, but the hotel is pleasant, clean, safe, and affordable. The staff are friendly and helpful, and I loved the room. It is an older hotel, but freshly painted and very clean, and I loved the mid-century furnishings. Very retro! The elevator is a bit strange, but once you get used to it it is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to Union Square. Not in the nicest part of San Francisco. Hotel however did the job, it was clean and functional. Staff were helpful. Close to trams and cable cars. Quite noisy at night so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper! Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sayed

Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good and kindness is very good. The hotel is located in a typical urban ambiance. Don't expect the firemen trucks to be quiet ! Ear plugs mandatory. The Tenderloin area is not for basic travelers. It has been like this for ever. 2 blocs away it is a completely different world. We recommend the hotel for its good price/service ratio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst option
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bob

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No pets allied BS

Biggest complaint, hotel information stated no pets allowed. There were dogs in other rooms that were constantly barking. Hotel staff notified. They said there was nothing they could do about it 😡
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Admiral Hotel

This is a no frills type place so consider that when booking. Staff was very friendly. The hotel is over 100 years and you will know it but I kind of like that. This was the only place I could find within the government per diem rate. Everything else was 3-4 times more expensive. Homelessness and drug use is pervasive in the area and you will see zombies in the streets and tent encampments unfortunately at this time, however none of them bothered us or caused any concern for our safety. There is a convenient store right on the corner which is great for grabbing snacks or drinks and the bus stops right across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Constanza

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated, shabby and noisy. Hotel is in an area that at night is full of homeless people and it’s dirty and feels unsafe. Police noise, music and yelling throughout the night. Room was clean but very dated and unkept, sheets and towels were clean but bed cover was stained, chair was old, bathtub looked bad. We only stayed one night because it was too late to change. Checked out the next morning. The rating of this hotel should not be anywhere near 6. This should be a 3 at max. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcus S

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

Quaint and rustic, ear plugs a MUST

The hotel is a historical site so it has a very rustic design and feel to it. It's a little hard to tell it's a hotel at first since the awning is kinda small and inconspicuous, but the guy at the front was very nice. The room itself was nice and clean, with a fridge and microwave and cable tv, as well as the option to chrome cast. While there were no issues with the room itself, the outside area was quite loud with lots of people hanging outside and yelling throughout the night. Im a pretty sound sleeper and was on the 6th floor, but was woken up every 1-1.5 hours throughout the night. Definitely need ear plugs during the night to get a good nights sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be worse.

The hotel have good and bad stuff. The bathroom was pretty good. Floors could have been cleaner. Bed was good. Building quite old and elevetor not upgraded, real old school elevetor. Hallways didnt look fresh and had some weird smell. Worse problem is bad isolation. The cold weather made it freezing inside. Only one radiator that didnt do enough for a decent temperature. Decent location but much homelessness in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be perfectly honest, when we arrived at the hotel. I was a little sketchy. Looked rough outside and even in the lobby. Once we were buzzed in (security), the staff was very welcoming. Gave us great information. This is a very old apartment building with a 40’s style elevator. The room was clean and had everything we needed. There is no AC in the hotel. Remember you are in San Francisco, it really doesn’t get hot. People open their windows and have fans circulating the cool air. Overall it was a great stay. There are several small markets and restaurants close by. The shop people are extremely friendly, they all made us feel welcome. We were obviously tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Paige

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

Worst customer service I've ever gotten in 41 year

Honestly, you couldn't pay me to stay in this hotel again. Manager was extremely rude and disrespectful to my wife, screaming at her over our 17 year old son showing up and staying the night. Kept our deposit without any valid reason other than our kid being in the room with us without putting him on the reservation... Although he watched him walk into the building with my wife. If I could rate in the negatives I would.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charlyn

Liked: Amenities
My reservation wasn’t supposed to be prepaid when I booked it! Especially since the card used for the reservation did not belong to the person staying in the room. The intention was to switch the card at check in, or check out time. But since it was prepaid. It could no longer be changed. As for the staff or cleaning person, one of two medications went missing, and never reappeared, and they were required for existing medical conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's the tenderloin. Cockroach in the bathroom, that I smashed. Other bug in bedroom...not sure what it was. Too fast. Couldn't smash. Two girls kicking each others butts in room next door to me at 2am. No phone in my room conecting to front desk. Called phone number on website. Told me it was local problem. OMG! Finaly...someone came to break it up...2 hours later. Thank goodness. Horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025