San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Embarcadero Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Moscone Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
22nd Street Station - 5 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
San Francisco Station - 24 min walk
California St & Grant Ave Stop - 3 min walk
Powell St & Bush St Stop - 4 min walk
Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 4 min walk
Restaurants
OneUp Restaurant & Lounge - 3 min walk
Boba Guys - 3 min walk
Home - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
About this property
The Urban
The Urban offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Also, Moscone Convention Center and Embarcadero Center are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: California St & Grant Ave Stop is 3 minutes and Powell St & Bush St Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
54 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Urban Hotel San Francisco
Urban San Francisco
The Urban Hotel
The Urban San Francisco
The Urban Hotel San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does The Urban offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Urban 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 The Urban?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Urban?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Urban.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Urban?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at The Urban?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around The Urban like?
The Urban is in Downtown San Francisco, a short 3-minute walk from California St & Grant Ave Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
The Urban Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Ace
Ace, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Excellent experience
Jessie
Jessie, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Great staff
The desk staff was amazing
Wilfred
Wilfred, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
The hotel staff are very nice especially Hans, Armida and Tracy. They are very accommodating with my request. I enjoyed staying at this hotel. It's worth money spent. The place is nice and close to various business establishments. It is highly recommended to budget conscious travelers.
Salvador
Salvador, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 30, 2024
Poul
Poul, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2024
no frills, great location,
john
john, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2024
There are no bathrooms in the rooms, no elevator, no AC. Building is old. Beds are uncomfortable
Eros
Eros, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 9, 2024
Fuat
Fuat, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 27, 2024
A terrific budget place. Room was small and minimal but I slept well. They keep it quite clean. I enjoyed the coffee in the morning. There is lots of traffic on bush street if you are near there. 4 to 5 blocks to the Powell Bart station — I would exercise caution at night.
Paul
Paul, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2024
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Cameron
Cameron, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
I to love stay in this place because it is closer to everything. The price is reasonable for budget conscious solo traveller.
Salvador
Salvador, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Great location
My second stay at this hotel. The location is fantastic. There is no parking but that is clearly stated and in any of the pricey hotels I've stayed in the area parking is +$40 per night. There are shared bathrooms but that is clearly stated upfront AND the bathrooms are spotless, I think they're cleaned throughout the day. Front desk is open 24/7 and friendly and helpful. I'll definitely stay there again.
elizabeth
elizabeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Perfect for pre-cruise San Fran!
The Urban is a smidge more than a hostel, with small rooms and shared bathrooms… but the service was excellent and the location couldn’t be better. You are 200ft from Chinatown, just upstairs of Starbucks, and within 20 mins or so walking distance to the financial district with high end shops or to the ferry for further reach. The building is access-controlled so you are safe and everything was clean and comfortable. I absolutely would stay again!
Carisa
Carisa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 23, 2024
Great value for the price. The only downside is the shared bathroom making logistics difficult.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Great value
Louis
Louis, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Louis
Louis, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 26, 2024
At 4 AM, on Saturday 5/25 I woke up to the front desk blasting music and singing to it at the top of their lungs. Very unprofessional
Jamey
Jamey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Maylan
Maylan, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 9, 2024
I needed a cost effective and safe place to stay that was walkable to Moscone center and other evening events for a conference. I got in much earlier than check-in time and was able leave my bag at the desk, as well as had a quick check-in later that night. The room was small, but clean and had a sink and mirror in the room. It was also pretty quiet after 10pm. The shared bathroom and showers in the hall were usually empty when I needed them. The bathroom with the toilet and sink pretty clean, the shower area was not that clean, so glad I brought shower shoes.