These 5 hotels are in or at the edge of San Francisco's Civic Center, within walking distance of City Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, and the San Francisco Opera. Expect small inns rather than big towers: the best-rated here are 3-star, and the Symphony Inn is on Grove Street, a short walk from Davies Symphony Hall.
How we ranked these Civic Center hotels
Every hotel on this list has a verified address in or at the edge of Civic Center. Civic Center has few hotels of its own, so two are on the Hayes Valley side of Van Ness Avenue (Symphony Inn and Inn at Gough) and one, the Best Western Red Coach Inn, is on Eddy Street at the Tenderloin edge.
Hotels with confirmed sustainability certifications or published eco practices rank above those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings come first. Where star ratings tie, higher average guest review scores break the tie.
Civic Center hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Sustainability | Walk to Civic Center BART |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Inn | 3 | 8.4 | None verified | 5 min |
| Inn At The Opera | 3 | 8.4 | None verified | 6 min |
| Best Western Red Coach Inn | 3 | 7.7 | None verified | 11 min |
| Edwardian Hotel | 2 | 7.1 | None verified | 4 min |
| Inn at Gough | Unrated | 7.9 | None verified | 7 min |
Getting around from Civic Center
- The Civic Center/UN Plaza station on Market Street serves BART and the J, K, L, M and N Muni Metro lines. Most hotels on this list are within a 4 to 7 minute walk.
- Davies Symphony Hall is at 201 Van Ness Avenue and the San Francisco Opera is at 301 Van Ness Avenue. Both are under a 10 minute walk from every hotel listed here.
- Street parking in Civic Center is metered and limited. The Civic Center Garage at 355 McAllister Street offers hourly and daily rates if you drive.
What to expect from Civic Center accommodation
Civic Center is a government and arts district with few hotels. The accommodation options here skew toward smaller, independent properties and a handful of branded inns rather than large full-service towers. You get proximity to City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library, and the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
None of the hotels currently listed in Civic Center carry verified LEED, Green Key, or equivalent sustainability certifications. If certified eco-friendly hotels are a priority, we have a separate page for eco-friendly hotels in San Francisco.
The hotels
Symphony Inn
465 Grove Street, San Francisco
8.4598 reviews
5 min walk to Civic Center/UN Plaza (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Inn At The Opera
333 Fulton St, San Francisco, California, 94102, San Francisco
8.4108 reviews
6 min walk to Civic Center/UN Plaza (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Best Western Red Coach Inn
700 Eddy St
7.7809 reviews
11 min walk to Civic Center/UN Plaza (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Edwardian Hotel
1668 Market Street, San Francisco
7.1380 reviews
4 min walk to Civic Center/UN Plaza (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Inn at Gough
135 Gough St, San Francisco
7.964 reviews
7 min walk to Civic Center/UN Plaza (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Frequently asked questions
Which Civic Center hotels are closest to City Hall?＋
The Edwardian Hotel at 1668 Market Street and Inn At The Opera at 333 Fulton Street are both within an 8-minute walk of City Hall at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. Symphony Inn at 465 Grove Street is closer still, roughly a 6-minute walk.
Do any Civic Center hotels have LEED or Green Key certification?＋
None of the hotels on this list carry a verified LEED, Green Key, or equivalent sustainability certification. So this page ranks them by star rating and guest scores instead. For certified eco-friendly options, check our separate page on eco-friendly hotels in San Francisco.
What is the nearest transit station to Civic Center hotels?＋
The Civic Center/UN Plaza station on Market Street is the primary transit hub for this neighborhood. It serves BART and the J, K, L, M and N Muni Metro lines. Walk times from the hotels on this list range from 4 minutes at the Edwardian Hotel to 11 minutes at the Best Western Red Coach Inn.
Are there upscale hotels in Civic Center?＋
The highest-rated options around Civic Center are 3-star properties. Inn At The Opera and Symphony Inn both carry 3-star ratings and guest scores of 8.4. Larger luxury hotels are more common in Union Square and SoMa, which border Civic Center to the east.
Which Civic Center hotel is best for attending performances at Davies Symphony Hall or the San Francisco Opera?＋
Symphony Inn at 465 Grove Street is a short walk from Davies Symphony Hall at 201 Van Ness Avenue and the San Francisco Opera at 301 Van Ness Avenue. Inn At The Opera at 333 Fulton Street is one block from both venues and takes its name from its proximity to the opera house.
Is parking available at Civic Center hotels?＋
Symphony Inn lists parking as an available amenity. The Civic Center Garage at 355 McAllister Street offers an alternative for guests at other properties on this list. Street parking on surrounding blocks is metered.
