GDC Festival of Gaming (also known as the Game Developers Conference) runs March 1-4, 2027 at Moscone Center in SoMa. The five hotels below are all a 5-minute walk or less, so you can duck back to your room between talks.
GDC Festival of Gaming hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W San Francisco | 0.08 mi | 2 min | 4★ | 8.6 |
| The St. Regis San Francisco | 0.12 mi | 2 min | 5★ | 9.1 |
| Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa | 0.15 mi | 3 min | 4★ | 8.6 |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 0.20 mi | 4 min | 4★ | 8.8 |
| Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco | 0.27 mi | 5 min | 5★ | 9.2 |
Getting to GDC Festival of Gaming
- All five hotels are a short walk away, so you will not need transit for the venue itself.
- The nearest Muni Metro stops are Powell St Station (J, K, L, M, N lines) and Montgomery St Station (J, K, L, M, N lines), both reachable in under 10 minutes on foot from any hotel on this list.
- BART runs through both Powell St and Montgomery St stations, useful if you are arriving from SFO or Oakland.
- March in SoMa averages 49°F to 62°F with frequent rain, so pack a waterproof layer for the walk.
GDC Festival of Gaming hotels: what to expect in SoMa
SoMa (South of Market) surrounds Moscone Center with a dense mix of 4-star and 5-star hotels, most of them purpose-built for convention traffic.
You will find restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores within a block of every hotel on this list, handy when talks run long and you need to eat fast.
Rideshare pickup on Howard and Mission Streets gets congested during peak conference hours, so walking is usually faster than waiting for a car.
What sets each hotel apart for GDC Festival of Gaming attendees
W San Francisco is 0.08 miles from Moscone Center, the shortest walk on this list. Its design-forward rooms and late-night bar suit the creative crowd that attends GDC Festival of Gaming.
The St. Regis San Francisco is 0.12 miles away and offers 5-star butler service, a good fit for studio execs and speakers who want somewhere quiet to retreat to during a packed week.
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa is 0.15 miles from the venue and leans local, with locally sourced food and drink, and costs less than the two 5-star picks.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA is 0.20 miles away and has large meeting spaces, handy if your studio is coming as a team.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco is the farthest at 0.27 miles, still a 5-minute walk, and carries the highest guest score on this list, the one to pick if you want top-tier service after long days on the show floor.
The hotels
W San Francisco
181 3rd St
8.6599 reviews
At 0.08 miles from Moscone Center, the W San Francisco is the closest hotel on this list, putting you 2 minutes from the venue on foot.
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The St. Regis San Francisco
125 3rd St
9.1231 reviews
5-star service 0.12 miles from Moscone Center. The top luxury pick for GDC if you want the shortest possible walk.
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Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa
250 4th Street
8.6540 reviews
Canopy by Hilton is 0.15 miles from Moscone Center and brings Hilton's LightStay sustainability tracking to a price point below the 5-star options on this list.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 3rd St
8.84,561 reviews
An 8.8 guest score and a 4-minute walk to Moscone Center. A dependable mid-range pick if you don't want 5-star prices.
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market St
9.2291 reviews
The highest guest score on this list (9.2) and still a 5-minute walk to Moscone Center. The premium pick if service matters as much as the walk.
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Planning a longer stay? See all our San Francisco hotel guides.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Moscone Center for GDC Festival of Gaming?＋
The W San Francisco at 181 3rd Street is 0.08 miles from Moscone Center, a 2-minute walk. It is the closest hotel on this list to the venue.
Do I need transit to get from these hotels to Moscone Center?＋
No. All five hotels are within 0.27 miles, a short walk. You will not need a rideshare or Muni for the venue itself. Transit becomes useful if you want to reach other parts of San Francisco during GDC Festival of Gaming.
What is the nearest BART station to Moscone Center?＋
Powell St Station and Montgomery St Station both serve BART and Muni Metro. Powell St is roughly 7 minutes on foot from Moscone Center; Montgomery St is about 6 minutes. Both connect to SFO via BART.
When does GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 take place?＋
GDC Festival of Gaming runs March 1-4, 2027 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Is there a budget option among these hotels?＋
The W San Francisco and Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa are both 4-star properties and generally price below the two 5-star options on this list. For 3-star options closer to mid-range pricing, the Mosser Hotel at 54 4th Street is 0.25 miles from Moscone Center and is worth checking separately.
What is the weather like in San Francisco during GDC in early March?＋
Early March in SoMa averages 49°F to 62°F with frequent rain. Pack a waterproof jacket for the walk between your hotel and Moscone Center.
