Stay in the Mission and you can walk to dinner on Valencia Street, the murals on 24th Street and an afternoon in Dolores Park. These five are independent hotels and guesthouses, and two of them, Inn San Francisco and Noe's Nest, score above 9. Hostels and unrated properties were excluded.
How we picked these hotels
Each hotel on this list had to clear three bars: a confirmed Mission District address, a verified guest rating above 6.0, and active bookability.
We ranked by sustainability credentials first, then star rating, then guest score. Two BART stations anchor the neighborhood, 16th Street Mission and 24th Street Mission, so walkability to rail was a secondary factor we checked for every address. Properties in adjacent neighborhoods like the Castro, Hayes Valley, or Noe Valley were excluded regardless of proximity.
We used the city's official neighborhood map for the boundary. It puts Noe's Nest on Guerrero Street inside the Mission, though the inn describes itself as between Noe Valley and the Mission.
Hotels in the Mission District compared
| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Nearest transit | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast | 4 | 9.2 | 24th St Mission BART, 6 min walk | None verified |
| Inn San Francisco | 3 | 9.6 | 24th St Mission BART | None verified |
| 1906 Mission | 2 | 7.2 | 16th St Mission BART, 3 min walk | None verified |
| Union Hotel | 2 | 6.9 | 16th St Mission BART, 4 min walk | None verified |
| Hotel Sunrise | 2 | 6.2 | 16th St Mission BART, 4 min walk | None verified |
Getting around the Mission District
- The 16th Street Mission BART station is at Mission Street and 16th Street, giving you direct rail access to downtown San Francisco in under 10 minutes.
- The 24th Street Mission BART station serves the southern end of the neighborhood and puts you a short walk from the 24th Street mural corridor.
- Muni bus line 14-Mission runs the length of Mission Street to downtown, ending at Market and Steuart Streets by the Ferry Building.
- Dolores Park is an 11- to 15-minute walk from the hotels on this list and is where the neighborhood hangs out on weekends.
What to expect from hotels in the Mission District
Most Mission District hotels run two to three stars, with pricing well below comparable rooms in Union Square or SoMa. Expect character over polish: many of these hotels are in Victorian or Edwardian buildings, and the neighborhood itself is louder and more active than quieter residential areas. You stay here for the restaurants and bars on your doorstep more than for the hotel itself.
If a pool or full-service spa matters to you, we have a separate page for hotels with pools that covers options across San Francisco.
The hotels
Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast
1257 Guerrero Street, San Francisco
9.2216 reviews
6 min walk to 24th Street Mission BART (BART)
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Inn San Francisco
943 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
9.6327 reviews
Nearest BART: 24th Street Mission
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1906 Mission
1906 Mission Street, San Francisco
7.2190 reviews
3 min walk to 16th Street Mission BART (BART)
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Union Hotel
2030 Mission St., San Francisco
6.9603 reviews
4 min walk to 16th Street Mission BART (BART)
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Hotel Sunrise
447 Valencia Street, San Francisco
6.2460 reviews
4 min walk to 16th Street Mission BART (BART)
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Things to do in the Mission District
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mission District hotel has the highest guest rating?＋
Inn San Francisco at 943 South Van Ness Avenue has the highest guest score on this list, 9.6. Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast at 1257 Guerrero Street is next at 9.2. Both are in the southern half of the neighborhood, closer to 24th Street Mission BART than to 16th Street.
How do I get to the Mission District by rail?＋
Two BART stations serve the neighborhood directly. The 16th Street Mission BART station is at Mission Street and 16th Street, and the 24th Street Mission BART station is at Mission Street and 24th Street. Both connect to downtown San Francisco, the airport, and the East Bay. Muni bus line 14-Mission also runs the full length of Mission Street.
Are there upscale hotels in the Mission District?＋
Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast and Inn San Francisco are the strongest picks, both bed-and-breakfasts with guest scores of 9.2 and 9.6. The Mission District skews toward two-star and boutique properties, so for a spa or a rooftop bar, look in Union Square or SoMa.
Which hotel is closest to Dolores Park?＋
Union Hotel at 2030 Mission Street and Hotel Sunrise at 447 Valencia Street are the closest, each about an 11-minute walk to the park's corner at 18th and Dolores. The other three hotels are 13 to 15 minutes away.
Do any Mission District hotels have verified sustainability certifications?＋
None of the five hotels on this list carry a verified sustainability certification such as LEED or Green Key at this time. If eco-credentials are a priority, our eco-friendly boutique hotels page covers certified options across San Francisco.
Why stay in the Mission District?＋
Mostly the food: the restaurants on Valencia Street, plus the 24th Street murals and Dolores Park. Staying in the neighborhood puts you within walking distance of some of the city's most-reviewed taquerias, wine bars, and bakeries, without the premium pricing of Union Square hotels.
