Union Square has some of the city's best transit connections. All five hotels here are within a 4-minute walk of Powell Street Station, close to the cable cars, department stores and theaters, and they range from boutique three-stars to larger upscale hotels.
How we ranked these Union Square hotels
Hotels were selected from verified properties located within Union Square and compared using sustainability credentials, hotel category, and guest review scores. We left out properties outside the neighborhood, even when booking platforms grouped them under the broader Union Square area.
The final five mix boutique and upscale hotels.
Union Square hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Nikko San Francisco | 5 | 8.8 | None verified |
| Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel | 4 | 9.2 | None verified |
| Hotel G San Francisco | 4 | 8.5 | None verified |
| Inn at Union Square | 3 | 9.4 | None verified |
| Chancellor Hotel on Union Square | 3 | 9.0 | None verified |
Getting around from Union Square
- Powell Street Station (BART and Muni Metro) is at Powell and Market streets, a few blocks south of Union Square.
- The Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines board at Powell and Market, right outside Powell Street Station.
- Muni Metro lines J, K, L, M and N stop at Powell Street Station, and the T stops at the connected Union Square/Market Street Station, connecting guests to SoMa, the Embarcadero, and the Castro.
- Montgomery Street BART Station is about a 13-minute walk east for guests staying on the Mason Street side of the district.
What to expect from Union Square's hotel mix
Union Square draws a wide range of travelers, from shoppers targeting the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagships on Geary and Stockton to theatergoers catching shows at the Curran or American Conservatory Theater. So you get large full-service hotels next to well-reviewed three-star boutiques that cost a fraction of the luxury rates.
Powell Street is the neighborhood's main spine, and properties on or just off it give guests the fastest access to the cable car, the square itself, and the retail corridor. Mason Street, one block west, runs parallel and tends to be quieter at night while keeping the same walkable access to the square.
The hotels
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason Street, San Francisco
8.84,710 reviews
4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
450 Powell Street, San Francisco
9.24,950 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Hotel G San Francisco
386 Geary Street, San Francisco
8.5799 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Inn at Union Square
440 Post Street, San Francisco
9.4453 reviews
4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
433 Powell Street, San Francisco
9.06,763 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N)
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Frequently asked questions
Which Union Square hotel has the highest guest rating?＋
Inn at Union Square on Post Street holds the highest guest score on this list at 9.4. It's a three-star, and guests still rate it above every other hotel here.
How far are these hotels from Powell Street Station?＋
All five hotels are within a 4-minute walk of Powell Street Station, which serves BART and Muni Metro lines J, K, L, M and N. The cable car turnaround at Powell and Market is right outside the station.
Is there a five-star hotel in Union Square?＋
Yes. Hotel Nikko San Francisco on Mason Street is the five-star hotel on this list, with a guest score of 8.8, an indoor glass-enclosed pool, a sauna and on-site dining at ANZU and Kanpai Lounge.
What is the best mid-range hotel in Union Square?＋
Inn at Union Square and Chancellor Hotel on Union Square both score above 9.0 from guests and carry three-star ratings, making them the strongest mid-range choices in the district. Inn at Union Square edges ahead on guest score at 9.4 versus 9.0.
Are any Union Square hotels pet-friendly?＋
Hotel Nikko San Francisco, Hotel G San Francisco, and Inn at Union Square all list pet-friendly policies among their amenities. Confirm current pet fees and size restrictions with each property before booking.
Which Union Square hotel is closest to the cable car?＋
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square is on Powell Street with the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines running directly in front of the building, so you can step out the door and board.
