El Capitan Hotel

Adults-only hotel with a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

El Capitan Hotel, in the heart of San Francisco, offers a lively atmosphere with its nightclub and practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, tour assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Tomorrow

Nov 1 - Nov 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

Iron/ironing board

In-room safe

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

TV

Day bed

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

Iron/ironing board

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

Iron/ironing board

In-room safe

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

Iron/ironing board

In-room safe

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Shared/communal kitchen

Iron/ironing board

In-room safe

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

94110, CA, San Francisco, 2361 Mission St

What's nearby

Mission Dolores Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Oracle Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Chase Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
16th Street Mission Station - 8 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taqueria Cancún - ‬2 min walk
‪Casements - ‬1 min walk
‪Tadaima - ‬1 min walk
‪Teeth - ‬1 min walk
‪Lazy Bear - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

Hotel near Chase Center

El Capitan Hotel provides amenities like a nightclub and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Airport drop-off service (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe

Room features

All 89 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Housekeeping

￥16,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
24-hour airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

Nightclub

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

No elevator

More

1 building
2 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Towels provided

Entertainment

TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

More

Iron/ironing board
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel San Francisco

El Capitan San Francisco

El Capitan Hotel Hotel

El Capitan Hotel San Francisco

El Capitan Hotel Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is El Capitan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Capitan Hotel?

El Capitan Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Capitan Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does El Capitan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is El Capitan Hotel located?

Located in Mission District, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Mission Dolores Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chase Center and Moscone Convention Center. Oracle Park and Golden Gate Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). 16th Street Mission Station is 8 minutes by foot and 24th Street Mission Station is 9 minutes.

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El Capitan Hotel Reviews

4.6

4.8

Cleanliness

5.0

Location

5.2

Staff & service

4.6

Eco-friendliness

4.2

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Sep 28, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

All of the bathrooms on level 2 were very unclean.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

yael

Jul 4, 2022

Disliked: Room comfort

Restless night

I stayed here back in 3019 and I rated this place 10 back then . However, this place time Je placed in a room where the mattress was “springy “ , noisy and lopsided The quality of mattress is so important.I don’t think I will come back. Sorry 😣

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Oct 12, 2022

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Keep your standards low and it's not so bad

It was an adequately clean room in perhaps one of the worst parts of San Francisco so I expected worse but it wasnt great either. Better than expected but wouldn't choose to stay there again. $250 deposit was ridiculous

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Dec 6, 2022

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

Horror hotel

Did not understand the concept of a service dog. The lady working there was very rude about everything especially the service dog concept. The stairs going up were totally wet and our service dog slipped and rolled down about 5 steps and management did not show any concern. Small room with no television and someone was yelling off the balcony at all times of the night right next to us. Had to pay $250 dollar deductible fee besides room cost. Horrible place.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Aug 1, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Mission district is amazing for food and nightlife. Stayed here because of that. Made a mistake roaches and bugs in the room. Crackheads in parking lot break on to your car (no security)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

DiAaron

Jul 31, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unprofessional and dirty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

Jul 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This hotel is not for the picky traveler. I was in one of the rooms that has the private bathrooms and I found it basically to be what I needed. Bathroom was clean. The towels smell like Clorox. The bed was comfortable. The area was not the best but there was plenty of little restaurants and bars and stores to meet my needs. This is a hotel and also is a residential building. It was near the BART and walking distance to many places I needed to get to. If you are laid-back and not picky this hotel may meet your needs. Just get the room that has the bathroom in it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jose C

Jun 27, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I didn't stay in property.The property was completely misleading. Expedia shows only pictures of beds and top 2 stories of building. I don't care about graffiti or homeless but there gangs in area a and am sure they would have broken into my rental. When I examined property I was buzzed upstairs like in a prison cell. This property is shameful for Expedia to support. Had the pictures shown on site no one, not just me, no one would stay there. I have pictures to prove.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

karl

Jun 21, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

VERY Affordable. One day it was in 90s. No AC. Had to switch fans. Next day in 70s. No AC needed. Loved the area. Diverse. Lots of mass transit available and easy to use. La Gaza is a great spot to eat. But only open to 2pm. :(. Overall good value, but for sure no Hilton.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shelby S

Jun 16, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I have stayed at this hotel several times before the pandemic. Before it was fantastic and the staff were very polite. Under this new management it was like pulling teeth just to get a new roll of toilet paper. The hallways consistently smelled of urine, children were running around after hours in the staff never paid attention. I found several cockroaches in my bathroom and I've never seen that before in the 10 years I have been to this hotel. I would like a little bit of compensation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Jun 15, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Place was terrible. For sure my car would have gotten broken into there. Room did not have toilet or shower and place was disgusting

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Jun 11, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel en ruinas

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

May 24, 2022

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

Historic building, among the finest SROs

I was avoiding homelessness by staying here and my purpose was so served.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

May 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Totally fine for what it is

I wasn't expecting much out of this hotel and it vastly exceeded my expectations. I'd come to San Francisco for a family gathering and my Airbnb host had to cancel at the last minute, so it was a mad scramble to find a hotel I could afford that wasn't in an awful location and which had a private bathroom. There was one private-bathroom room left at El Capitan and I booked it even with the awful reviews of it, and I figured worst case I'd have to scramble to find something else and file a dispute with my credit card. And I'm happy to say I needed to do none of that. The room was clean, with no signs of bedbugs (even with the most thorough check I've done in my life) or cockroaches. Sure, the decor was dated and there were some things that were falling apart. And okay the TV didn't work and the wifi sucked, and I had to sleep with earplugs because my room was facing Mission Street and the single-pane windows didn't block any sound. But the room was safe and clean and I had somewhere to sleep for a week, and it only cost me $80/night, which is an absolute steal most places and unheard of in San Francisco, currently the most expensive city in the entire country. Would it have been nice if the sink didn't drip? Sure. Would it have been lovely if there were an elevator for my mobility-impaired ass? Absolutely. I hope I’m never in a situation where I need to stay here ever again, but it was a perfectly fine room for an amazing price and it served its purpose for me.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Evencio

May 3, 2022

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

Absolutely worst hotel I have stayed at

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Fernando, Pembroke Pines

Apr 25, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unfortunately, it is the worst experience I had in my life. The staff didn't know how to operate the reservation system, the magnetic card key to open the door never worked so after the 1st day I left the hotel. And I have been overcharged; I will complain to Expedia about it. I want my money to be fully refunded.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Apr 7, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yikes

It doesn’t have private bathroom and was very dirty in general

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2022

Good for what it is

The bedroom was good for the price, I was overall happy with the experience. The shared bathrooms were dirty, but doable. The price and location is right, just know what you're getting into. $250 deposit on credit card upon check-in.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Zahid

Jan 7, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Sucks

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kaolin

Dec 6, 2021

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

No in-unit bathroom or shower. It's public and you need to walk through the hall with your towel.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Ramon

Oct 12, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Expensive deposit

To much deposit amount , for that place and area

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Sep 28, 2021

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

Worst Hotel in the WORLD

I have been in more than a few trip all throughout my life. I have never ever seen a place and have the worst experience in my life by stating at this place. The pics are deceiving, because the real product is horrible. I just can even start to explain myself about this hotel. Cero cleanliness. Cero safety. Cero customer service

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021