SFMOMA is one of the largest modern and contemporary art museums in the United States, at 151 Third Street in SoMa. The St. Regis, right next door on Third Street, is closest, and the W is on the same block.
The St. Regis, the Four Seasons and the Palace Hotel, all five-star, are within a 5-minute walk, and the Four Seasons has the best guest score at 9.2. Yerba Buena Gardens and Moscone Center are a short walk from all of them.
How this list was built
We started with hotels we can book within walking distance of SFMOMA, then compared distance, star rating and guest score. All five are in SoMa, close enough to walk to the museum.
We measured walking routes along the streets from each hotel to the museum's Third Street entrance, which run longer than a straight line. The Four Seasons and the Palace Hotel are the same distance away, so the Four Seasons, with the higher guest score, comes first.
Hotels near SFMOMA at a glance
| Hotel | Distance | Walk time | Stars | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis San Francisco | 0.03 mi | 1 min | 5 | 9.1 |
| W San Francisco | 0.07 mi | 1 min | 4 | 8.6 |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 0.13 mi | 3 min | 4 | 8.8 |
| Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco | 0.26 mi | 5 min | 5 | 9.2 |
| Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco | 0.26 mi | 5 min | 5 | 8.9 |
Getting around SoMa from these hotels
- Powell Street BART and Muni Metro station is roughly 0.4 miles from SFMOMA, connecting you to the airport (SFO) and the East Bay.
- The F-Market historic streetcar runs along Market Street and stops near all five hotels, reaching the Ferry Building in about 10 minutes.
- Yerba Buena Gardens is steps from SFMOMA, so it's easy to add to a museum visit.
- The Moscone Center's main entrance on Howard Street is a 5-minute walk from the Hyatt Regency, useful if you're combining a conference with museum time.
What to expect from the SoMa hotel corridor
The stretch of 3rd Street between Market and Howard concentrates some of San Francisco's highest-rated hotels in a compact area. From any of these five you can reach SFMOMA without crossing a major arterial or climbing a hill, which matters in a city where a short distance can still mean a steep climb. SoMa's grid is flat, and the blocks between Market Street and Howard Street are short.
For travelers combining a museum visit with the Moscone Center or a Giants game at Oracle Park (south on 3rd Street), this cluster of hotels is hard to beat. The Ferry Building, at the foot of Market Street, is reachable by the F-Market line from stops on Market Street near all five hotels.
The hotels
The St. Regis San Francisco
125 Third Street, San Francisco
9.1228 reviews
Covered by Marriott's Serve 360 program: energy and water targets and responsible sourcing for its restaurants.8 min walk to Powell Street (BART Antioch/BART SFO/Millbrae/BART Richmond/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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W San Francisco
181 Third Street, San Francisco
8.6588 reviews
Covered by Marriott's Serve 360; the W reports taking part in its water saving and single-use plastic programs.9 min walk to Powell Street (BART Antioch/BART SFO/Millbrae/BART Richmond/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco
8.84,500 reviews
Hyatt's sustainability page for this hotel calls it a Green Key Global 4 Key Destination; the brand's environmental platform is World of Care.8 min walk to Powell Street (BART Antioch/BART SFO/Millbrae/BART Richmond/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street, San Francisco
9.2286 reviews
Part of Four Seasons' global program, with food waste targets and recyclable amenity packaging.5 min walk to Powell Street (BART Antioch/BART SFO/Millbrae/BART Richmond/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
8.91,000 reviews
Covered by Marriott's Serve 360, and the historic Palace has added LED lighting in its public spaces.3 min walk to Montgomery Street (BART Antioch/BART SFO/Millbrae/BART Richmond/Muni Metro J/Muni Metro K/Muni Metro L/Muni Metro M/Muni Metro N)
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to SFMOMA?＋
The St. Regis San Francisco at 125 3rd St is right next door to SFMOMA, about a 1-minute walk. The W San Francisco at 181 3rd St is on the same block, and the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA at 50 3rd St is a block north, across Mission Street.
How far is SFMOMA from Powell Street BART station?＋
Powell Street BART and Muni Metro station is roughly 0.4 miles from SFMOMA's Howard Street entrance, which works out to about an 8-minute walk on flat ground heading south on 4th Street.
Are there mid-range hotels within walking distance of SFMOMA?＋
The W San Francisco at 181 3rd St is a 4-star, 0.07 miles from the museum, and the closest this list gets to mid-range. For a broader set of mid-range picks, we have a separate page covering budget and mid-range hotels in SoMa.
What is the neighborhood around SFMOMA like for hotel guests?＋
SoMa (South of Market) is flat, walkable, and dense with restaurants, galleries, and event venues. Yerba Buena Gardens is steps from the museum, and Moscone Center is close by on Howard Street. The Ferry Building is reachable in about 10 minutes on the F-Market streetcar from Market Street.
Do any of these hotels have pools?＋
Three hotels on this list have pools: the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, The St. Regis San Francisco, and the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. All three are five-star properties within 0.26 miles of SFMOMA.
Is parking available near SFMOMA for hotel guests?＋
All five hotels on this list offer parking, either on-site or through a valet arrangement. Use the valet: street parking here is limited and metered.
