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El Capitan Hotel

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

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Laundry room
Breakfast area
Front of property
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.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Shared Bathroom

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TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mission District, a neighborhood in San Francisco, El Capitan Hotel is near a metro station. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Center or Oracle Park.
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2361 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110

What's nearby

  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Chase Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Oracle Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 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

  • ‪Tadaima - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Cancún - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Teeth - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casements - ‬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 front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All 89 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 343 out of 826 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Doug

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Staff & service
All of the bathrooms on level 2 were very unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Aldo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Taniah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

DiAaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unprofessional and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jose C

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

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

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

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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel en ruinas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022