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Adults-only San Francisco hotel in Mission District with a nightclub

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Free WiFi

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2361 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110

Castro Street
18 min walk
Dragon City Bakery & Cafe
1 min walk
16th Street Mission Station
8 min walk
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
26 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

144 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

144 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

$144 per night

$169 total

Jan 7 - Jan 8

About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Located in Mission District, El Capitan Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. This 89-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a nightclub, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

Castro Street - 18 min walk
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 3 min drive
Chase Center - 4 min drive
Oracle Park - 5 min drive
Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Garden Creamery - ‬3 min walk
‪Taqueria Cancún - ‬2 min walk
‪Casements - ‬3 min walk
‪Bender's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Teeth - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Capitan Hotel

Adults-only San Francisco hotel in Mission District with a nightclub

Guests of El Capitan Hotel enjoy features like a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for USD 20 per person. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables.

Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards are also standard.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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

1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 a free cancellation option available at El Capitan Hotel?

El Capitan Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near El Capitan Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Mission District within a short 18-minute walk of Castro Street and also 18 minutes on foot from Van Ness Avenue. You'll also find Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at El Capitan Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does El Capitan Hotel include a casino?

No, El Capitan Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Capitan Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about El Capitan Hotel?

Couples staying at this adults-only hotel will appreciate amenities such as a nightclub and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at El Capitan Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does El Capitan Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, El Capitan Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will El Capitan Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at El Capitan Hotel.

Does El Capitan Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from El Capitan Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Capitan Hotel is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 12.7 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 20.5 mi away (28-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at El Capitan Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at El Capitan Hotel.

El Capitan Hotel Reviews

4.6

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

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

8/10 Good

Arturo

Oct 4, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Sep 2, 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taniah

Sep 1, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Aug 20, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Traveled with group

Aug 8, 2022

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karine

Aug 4, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Traveled with partner

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

Business traveler

Jul 31, 2022

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

Unprofessional and dirty

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Jul 18, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with group

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

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

Gladys

Jun 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jose C

Traveled with partner

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

Traveled with group

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

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner

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

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

Traveled with family

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

William

May 4, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Evencio

Traveled with family

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

4/10 Poor

Anyela

May 2, 2022

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