Hotel des Arts in downtown San Francisco attracts art lovers and business travelers. Steps from Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, it simplifies city exploration. Public WiFi keeps everyone connected, and multilingual staff helps guests navigate attractions.
Located in San Francisco, Hotel des Arts is in the city center. Ferry Building and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
94108, CA, San Francisco, 447 Bush Street
What's nearby
Union Square
3 min walk - 0.3 km
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Palace Hotel
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
San Francisco Station
3 min drive
California St & Grant Ave Stop
4 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3 min walk
Pagan Idol
2 min walk
Amorino Gelato
1 min walk
E&O Kitchen and Bar
2 min walk
Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel des Arts
Hotel near Moscone Convention Center
Close to Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Hotel des Arts provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
50-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 0474345
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel des Arts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel des Arts?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel des Arts on Mar 29, 2026 start from ¥11,388, 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.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel des Arts?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel des Arts?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hotel des Arts located?
Located in Union Square, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Moscone Convention Center and Ferry Building are also within 1 mi (2 km). California St & Grant Ave Stop and California St & Kearny St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
Hotel des Arts Reviews
7.4
Good
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Great costumer service! Clean room, great amenities. I highly recommend the hotel. It’s a great value, great location and close to everything San Francisco.
Great location, most of the staff seemed nice. Bed was nice but the shower was clogged and too gross to use. The spartan amenities would have been fine if I had been prepared but it was not clear from the listing. Won’t be returning or recommending.
Audrey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Vince David
Nov 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall it was a good stay. The house keeping service was great, clean room.
It was great, although self check-in required assistance. Floors are slanted, elevator is old and slow, staff is polite. It's quirky and somewhat inconvenient, like being on vacation in a charming town without too many amenities. Fantastic location.
Mindy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Elisha
Oct 17, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel concept is cute. Good location. Loved the check in process.
However, guy at front desk was rude and condescending when I was having difficulty with the code for the front door and COCKROACHES!!!
This is an adventure place with the best location!
This is a great spot and super fun stay! I enjoyed everything but the bed, but it was a cool place to lay my head down. Wish there was a ceiling fan or some way to move air, the windows did not open. And one of the blinds did not open and were always partially open. The bar below closes at 2am, bring ear plugs or skip this amazing art hotel if you are too sensitive. I can't wait to come back and stay in another cool room.
Good location for public transit, plenty of parking garages nearby. Room was a bit small and dusty in some spots. Stairs are very steep between floors but there is an elevator.
The stay was great, the staff was excellent, however upon checking in we discovered a huge cockroach in our room! My wife is HIGHLY allergic to cockroachs so it definitely put a damper on our first night. Luckily the staff handled the issue in an acceptable time frame and we ended up having an ok time.
I really enjoyed my stay! The room was beautifully decorated and I was surrounded by many dining options which I loved.
Mikyla
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Julie
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Interesting art, horrible bed
My room decor was interesting, a bit quaint, and I enjoyed the wall painting. Everything was clean, temperature was fine, and it was pretty quiet. Check-in (via the app) after hours went smoothly. And when the elevator acted up, someone responded to my text very quickly. However, on the most important measure for a hotel room - the bed - this hotel fell far short. The mattress provided very little support and was uneven (clearly most people slept on the side that had a night stand). It wasn’t even a spring mattress, just a 6-inch or so foam mattress on a metal frame. Thankfully, I was only there one night. I won’t stay here again.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Small and uncomfortable. Great location.
Funky, old hotel in great location. No front desk personnel - entrance and room key all digital. We knew the room would be small but no lamps or reading lights - just an obnoxiously bright ceiling light. No air-conditioning - the room was HOT. No chairs or place to sit other than on the beds. And the TV didn't work - no internet connection. Overall the 2-night stay was passible but definitely not comfortable. Also, rooms on the Rush St. side are very loud - not recommended.
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Zdravko
Nov 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and clean.
Zdravko
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2023
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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
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.
This spot is a total vibe! Best place for our first trip to San Fran. The check in & out process was so easy. We were on the 5th floor in a corner room. LOVED having the experience of the fire escape. The room was clean & ended up having a mini fridge. When texting the front desk for things, they replied immediately. The elevator was so cool! The bathtub was amazing!
My only issues were -
1. the tv remote did not work. Probably needed new batteries, but we didnt try to watch TV until out last night so it was not a big deal
2. The bathroom sink, although I love "old" sytle, upgrading to a single handle with mixing valve so you can have warm water, not just hot or cold
We loved out stay! Would stay here again.
Summer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Albert
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Much better than one would have expected… cleanliness is key to me and they delivered! Very clean.