In the heart of San Francisco, Hotel des Arts is a haven for art lovers and business travelers alike. Located near Union Square and the Moscone Convention Center, enjoy easy access to top attractions while staying connected with public WiFi. The multilingual staff are happy to help you navigate the city.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Bar/lounge
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
$82 nightly
The total price is $96
$96 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Family Suite (ADA Accessible)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
291 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (Standard)
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
140 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Economy)
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
118 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Standard)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
151 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Hotel des Arts puts you in a great location, 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. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: California St & Grant Ave Stop is 3 minutes and California St & Kearny St Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Virtual front desk
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 0474345
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel des Arts?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel des Arts?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel des Arts.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel des Arts?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel des Arts?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (16-min drive) and San Pablo Lytton Casino (21-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel des Arts like?
Hotel des Arts is in Union Square, a short 3-minute walk from California St & Grant Ave Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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Hotel des Arts Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Bathroom
Bed
Elevator
Chinatown
Shower
Ambience
Lobby
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2025
For the price and location it was perfect for us. Walking distance to everything we wanted to see
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Jacob
Jacob, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 21, 2025
The worst hotel experience of my life
Just a horrible stay. Room had a bad smell and was warm. I was unaware that there was a shared bathroom and shower. It was loud and uncomfortable. I only slept 2-3 hours the first night and decided to check out one night early.
There is no way I would ever stay here again. In fact, I am so haunted by the experience, I will avoid walking on Bush Street between Grant and Kearny so that I never have to see this place again.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 28, 2025
Pricey hostel
Cons:
Terrible assistance by the front desk staff
Unable to sleep due to noise in alleyway from 9pm -5am. Bring ear plugs!
Pros: cute rooms, comfortable beds
Excellent house keeping
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 25, 2025
Good location/funky/no on site staff
There is rarely staff on site. Communications are done via text. Responses via text are quick, but it is somewhat problematic that no one is there in person. The storage closest for luggage is no larger than a phone booth, and was full when we needed it. Key expired at 11am on check out day, despite getting an extended check out until noon. The rooms don't have individual temperature control.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 6, 2025
Good and bad
The electrocic/app key situation was problematic. When we tried to get it resolved, nothing came of it. There is no front desk person and the water took 10+ min to warm up in the shower one of the days. Rooms were super cute. The art was awesome and the bed was comfortable. The location was ideal and the downstairs bar was fun and friendly.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Affordable. Oozing personality. Otherwise clean and safe.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Very impressive hotel for the price! I want to extend my stay even longer!
Dina
Dina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Nice place
J
J, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Much better than one would have expected… cleanliness is key to me and they delivered! Very clean.
Albert
Albert, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2025
Cheap, clean, great location.
So, it is what it is, not bad, not great. It is very reasonable and I love Chinatown/Financial District, food and bars are fantastic. I'd go back.
Avery
Avery, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2025
The staff was nice but she was one person, a cleaning lady.
My room was above the bar so I could hear every bass line from every song until 3am each night. That's when the music from the Irish Bank next door didn't overcome the music from the bar below. (The bar is amazing though).
Just not so quiet.
I only found 1 cockroach on my final day so I count this as a victory.
Martin
Martin, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 8, 2025
The pictures made this look like a an actual hotel, it is closer to an unfun hostel.
jim
jim, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 30, 2025
I liked the artist vibe and location. It looked clean overall, just a bit musty smelling. No fan.
What upset me was the noise and base from the bar that’s connected . I didn’t sleep well even w ear plugs on. The last night I turned up the volume of a YouTube thunderstorm and that helped a little.
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 3, 2025
Person in front desk RUDE not helpful at all and had an attitude. Not going back anymore.
Rhedson
Rhedson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Very unique property design and style, especially the rooms. Loved the area, right beside Chinatown and a couple blocks from high-end designer stores. Never felt unsafe.
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 20, 2025
The in room refrigerator was set to the coldest setting which caused a nice bottle of wine and some food to freeze. Very loud banging (maybe construction) at 6 am for at least 2 hours. No personnel to check you in or out and no room service either.
Lior
Lior, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Beautiful place easy check in
russell
russell, 21-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Cool little hotel in the Middle of it All
Excellent location! Across the street from the Dragon Gate.
Cool little hotel, very artsy as the name implies.
These are basic rooms, very comfortable but a Victorian bathtub/shower.
Perfect for our purposes but we only had the room to sleep in.
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Fun, clean space in a great location and close to all attractions. Staff was very available & calls/texts were answered very quickly. Definitely will stay there next time.
AMTIS
AMTIS, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 29, 2025
OpenKey is not convenient. Passcode would be preferably better. Lift doors are cumbersome.
Vijitha
Vijitha, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 17, 2025
This is a no employee hotel ( code entry by app you download) right at the gate to Chinatown. Every room is artist painted differently and my room was black and white with ropes hanging all over as decor there was only a faint bedside light and two tiny pin lights, nicely redone bathroom. It is so small, dark and old that you can’t read or even have a place to put down a cup. Tv and internet ok. It worked for me because I am a very short artistic type and travel alone. Only a un hosted Kerrigan downstairs ( no food) . It is a fun location but check what room you are getting, this one was terrible but I think some might be nice, best for single traveler without mobility issues, steep staircase and awkward elevator. You could have a good vacation here without a car because it is very central to all of the city and transportation. You have to have an open mind, definitely not a typical experience.