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Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

1.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near The Regency Ballroom

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Interior entrance
Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom
Single Bed in Female 2 Bed Capsule Room
A hallway with red and white walls, a red carpet, and a staircase with black railings.
Point of interest

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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 Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

Janis Joplin Room, King Bed, Private bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bed in 4 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Green Day Room with Shared Bathroom

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

Grateful Dead Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Capsule Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the area

San Francisco

City center stay.You'll be steps from The Regency Ballroom and within a 10-minute walk of Great American Music Hall with a stay at this Downtown San Francisco hotel. Dragon's Gate and Warfield Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Art Deco hotel near The Regency Ballroom
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 refrigerator 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience offers 36 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary 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 drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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 onsite parking is available. 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 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience to the airport?

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience is 14.7 mi (31-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 Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience on Jul 2, 2026 start from CA $88, 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 Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience.

How close is Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience to the beach?

This hotel is 5.8 mi (30-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8.50 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

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

What time is check-in at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience have a pool?

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience does not have a pool.

Does Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience to downtown San Francisco?

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience is 0.9 mi away from San Francisco.

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 551 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Felicia

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

8/10 Good

Louis

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

10/10 Excellent

Selena

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Its ok
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariunzaya

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

julian

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

8/10 Good

Gursher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and very accommodating. Room was clean, bathroom was clean and staff was very helpful
Nightstand in room. Grateful Dead themed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Bed was extremely firm, pillows were even more firm. No A/C, just an open window. One of the shared bathrooms on the top floor is jammed/doesn’t close, which therefore is unsafe for females to shower. Overall slight smell suggests the carpets could use a deep clean or replacement. Lobby’s nice, though some tables were still dirty at 8:45am when housekeeping was going around to clean them. Generally a decent budget stay for the price, but could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great place great price!

Great place! Live music fun atmosphere and the rooms are clean and welcoming. Comfortable beds and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Budget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained, capsules are private, nice venue downstairs, nice amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Becky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has NO heat in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025