10 Hotels Near Public Transport in San Francisco: Where to Stay for Car-Free Business and Leisure Travel
Carrying luggage up San Francisco’s hills is nobody’s idea of a smooth arrival. The best hotels for transit access sit within a few flat blocks of BART, Muni Metro, or ferry terminals, so you can roll your bag straight from the platform to the lobby without dealing with steep climbs.
Most of these properties cluster around Montgomery, Powell, and Embarcadero stations, keeping Moscone Center, the Financial District, and the waterfront within easy walking distance. Staying near transit also means fewer taxis or rideshares between meetings, which helps lower both stress and emissions.
Each hotel on this list offers reliable business amenities and measurable sustainability efforts, but they differ in size, neighborhood atmosphere, and proximity to specific lines.
Here are 10 of the best hotels near public transport in San Francisco.
Palace Hotel
Located 0.1 miles from Montgomery BART with stairs exiting directly at the Market Street entrance, this 556-room Luxury Collection property offers indoor heated pool (5am–10pm), spa, fitness center, limited-hours in-room dining, Garden Court restaurant, meeting space, and Green Business certification. All rooms include work desks and high-speed WiFi, making it ideal for business travelers prioritizing convenience and upscale amenities two blocks from Moscone Center.
Hotel Zelos
Half a block from Powell BART, this 202-room boutique features soundproof rooms, 24-hour fitness center, Dirty Habit restaurant and bar, meeting rooms, free WiFi, and pet-friendly policies. Valet parking runs $57/night with "Park and Play" package options, and the SOMA location puts you five minutes from Moscone with theaters and restaurants outside your door.
Orchard Garden Hotel
California's first LEED-built hotel sits one block from Powell BART with 86 rooms featuring keycard energy controls, rooftop terrace, Roots Restaurant emphasizing organic ingredients, meeting rooms with complimentary A/V, and 48-hour cancellation policy. The Orchard hotel group highlights American Cancer Society donations and Plant a Billion Trees support, making it ideal for travelers with sustainability mandates.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Four minutes from Ferry Building terminals and Embarcadero BART, this 821-room hotel offers bay views, multiple restaurants, coffee shop, 24-hour fitness center, business center, executive lounge, meeting space, and select rooms with private balconies. Pet-friendly with valet parking, the iconic atrium lobby and waterfront location streamline ferry trips to Oakland, Alameda, and Marin.
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero
Steps from Ferry Building and Embarcadero BART, this 346-room business-focused property features compact rooms with work desks, free WiFi, refrigerators, 24-hour fitness center, rooftop terrace, Fish and Farm restaurant with complimentary wine hour, and self-serve laundry. Competitive rates make it excellent value for solo travelers with East Bay or Marin ferry commutes.
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
One block from Powell BART and across the street from Moscone, this 1,500-room convention hotel holds Environmentalist Level Green Business certification and offers extensive meeting space, rooftop bar, multiple restaurants, fitness center, gift shop, executive lounge, and rooms with city views. Ideal for large conference groups prioritizing sustainability certifications and on-site Moscone proximity.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
At 222 Sansome Street, this luxury 277-room hotel sits five minutes from Embarcadero BART with bay and city views from the top 11 floors. Features include 24-hour fitness center, on-site restaurant, limited-hours room service, business center, meeting rooms, work desks, and laptop safes. Pet-friendly with valet parking and airport transportation available.
Galleria Park Hotel
Located at 191 Sutter Street within two blocks of Montgomery BART, this 177-room boutique offers fitness center, on-site dining options, complimentary coffee and tea, happy hour, meeting rooms, conference facilities, and rooftop terrace with city views. Rooms include work desks, free WiFi, air conditioning, and laptop safes, with valet parking and pet-friendly policies available.
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Directly on Union Square at 335 Powell Street—a short uphill walk from Powell BART and at the cable car turnaround—this 1,195-room landmark offers fitness center, on-site restaurants, bar, business center, meeting space, concierge, room service, and EV charging stations. Rooms feature Westin Heavenly Beds, work desks, WiFi, and city or landmark views, with babysitting services and pet-friendly accommodations available.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
At 222 Mason Street, one block from Powell BART, this 532-room hotel features an indoor heated pool with shallow end, hot tub, fitness center with spa lockers, Feinstein's at the Nikko performance venue, on-site restaurant serving breakfast buffet, meeting space, and business center. Pet-friendly rooms include work desks, WiFi, air conditioning, walk-in showers, minibars, and flatscreen TVs, with valet parking and airport transportation available.
How to Check Hotel Walk Times and Transit Access in San Francisco
Before you book, cross-check the hotel address against Google Maps walking directions from the nearest BART or Muni Metro station. Look for routes under 0.2 miles (about two blocks) to keep luggage logistics manageable, and check elevation profiles to avoid surprise hill climbs. Note that some Powell BART entrances have limited hours—the Stockton and 4th Street entrances may open only 6:30am–9pm on weekdays, so use Market Street entrances for early arrivals or late departures.
Getting Around San Francisco: How BART, Muni, and Ferries Work
San Francisco's public transport network includes three main systems. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is the regional rail connecting San Francisco with East Bay, Peninsula, and SFO airport via downtown stations at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center. Muni (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) operates local buses, Metro light rail, historic streetcars, and cable cars throughout the city. Ferries run by Golden Gate Ferry and SF Bay Ferry connect San Francisco's waterfront to Marin (Sausalito, Larkspur) and East Bay (Oakland, Alameda) destinations.
For Peninsula business trips, Caltrain's fully electric trains run from 4th & King station with power outlets at most seats. Mobile data coverage is strong in downtown tunnels, letting you work between meetings. For strategies on turning rail time into productive time, see Dyme's guide to taking trains for business travel.
BART and Muni Operating Hours and Late-Night Options
BART operates weekdays 5am–midnight, Saturdays 6am–midnight, and Sundays 8am–midnight. When BART closes, Muni Owl buses cover 12 overnight routes running every 30 minutes, including the 14-Mission, 22-Fillmore, 38-Geary, and L-Owl and N-Owl routes. The All Nighter network coordinates with regional buses for timed transfers, maintaining 24-hour car-free mobility across the Bay Area.
How to Pay for Public Transport in San Francisco (BART, Muni, and Ferries)
Clipper is the universal payment card for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and ferries. Add it to Apple Wallet or Google Pay for mobile tap-through, or buy a physical card at BART stations or Walgreens. Set up auto-reload with High Value Discount (HVD) to get roughly 6.25 percent off BART fares. Alternatively, BART now accepts contactless bank cards directly at fare gates—just tap when entering and exiting.
SFO to Powell or Montgomery costs around $10–$11; check the BART Fare Calculator at bart.gov/tickets/calculator for current pricing. Muni charges a flat $2.85 with free 120-minute transfers to other Muni routes. Cable cars cost $9 per ride, paid through the MuniMobile app.
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10 Hotels Near Public Transport in San Francisco: Where to Stay for Car-Free Business and Leisure Travel
Carrying luggage up San Francisco’s hills is nobody’s idea of a smooth arrival. The best hotels for transit access sit within a few flat blocks of BART, Muni Metro, or ferry terminals, so you can roll your bag straight from the platform to the lobby without dealing with steep climbs.
Most of these properties cluster around Montgomery, Powell, and Embarcadero stations, keeping Moscone Center, the Financial District, and the waterfront within easy walking distance. Staying near transit also means fewer taxis or rideshares between meetings, which helps lower both stress and emissions.
Each hotel on this list offers reliable business amenities and measurable sustainability efforts, but they differ in size, neighborhood atmosphere, and proximity to specific lines.
Here are 10 of the best hotels near public transport in San Francisco.
Palace Hotel
Located 0.1 miles from Montgomery BART with stairs exiting directly at the Market Street entrance, this 556-room Luxury Collection property offers indoor heated pool (5am–10pm), spa, fitness center, limited-hours in-room dining, Garden Court restaurant, meeting space, and Green Business certification. All rooms include work desks and high-speed WiFi, making it ideal for business travelers prioritizing convenience and upscale amenities two blocks from Moscone Center.
Hotel Zelos
Half a block from Powell BART, this 202-room boutique features soundproof rooms, 24-hour fitness center, Dirty Habit restaurant and bar, meeting rooms, free WiFi, and pet-friendly policies. Valet parking runs $57/night with "Park and Play" package options, and the SOMA location puts you five minutes from Moscone with theaters and restaurants outside your door.
Orchard Garden Hotel
California's first LEED-built hotel sits one block from Powell BART with 86 rooms featuring keycard energy controls, rooftop terrace, Roots Restaurant emphasizing organic ingredients, meeting rooms with complimentary A/V, and 48-hour cancellation policy. The Orchard hotel group highlights American Cancer Society donations and Plant a Billion Trees support, making it ideal for travelers with sustainability mandates.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Four minutes from Ferry Building terminals and Embarcadero BART, this 821-room hotel offers bay views, multiple restaurants, coffee shop, 24-hour fitness center, business center, executive lounge, meeting space, and select rooms with private balconies. Pet-friendly with valet parking, the iconic atrium lobby and waterfront location streamline ferry trips to Oakland, Alameda, and Marin.
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero
Steps from Ferry Building and Embarcadero BART, this 346-room business-focused property features compact rooms with work desks, free WiFi, refrigerators, 24-hour fitness center, rooftop terrace, Fish and Farm restaurant with complimentary wine hour, and self-serve laundry. Competitive rates make it excellent value for solo travelers with East Bay or Marin ferry commutes.
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
One block from Powell BART and across the street from Moscone, this 1,500-room convention hotel holds Environmentalist Level Green Business certification and offers extensive meeting space, rooftop bar, multiple restaurants, fitness center, gift shop, executive lounge, and rooms with city views. Ideal for large conference groups prioritizing sustainability certifications and on-site Moscone proximity.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
At 222 Sansome Street, this luxury 277-room hotel sits five minutes from Embarcadero BART with bay and city views from the top 11 floors. Features include 24-hour fitness center, on-site restaurant, limited-hours room service, business center, meeting rooms, work desks, and laptop safes. Pet-friendly with valet parking and airport transportation available.
Galleria Park Hotel
Located at 191 Sutter Street within two blocks of Montgomery BART, this 177-room boutique offers fitness center, on-site dining options, complimentary coffee and tea, happy hour, meeting rooms, conference facilities, and rooftop terrace with city views. Rooms include work desks, free WiFi, air conditioning, and laptop safes, with valet parking and pet-friendly policies available.
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Directly on Union Square at 335 Powell Street—a short uphill walk from Powell BART and at the cable car turnaround—this 1,195-room landmark offers fitness center, on-site restaurants, bar, business center, meeting space, concierge, room service, and EV charging stations. Rooms feature Westin Heavenly Beds, work desks, WiFi, and city or landmark views, with babysitting services and pet-friendly accommodations available.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
At 222 Mason Street, one block from Powell BART, this 532-room hotel features an indoor heated pool with shallow end, hot tub, fitness center with spa lockers, Feinstein's at the Nikko performance venue, on-site restaurant serving breakfast buffet, meeting space, and business center. Pet-friendly rooms include work desks, WiFi, air conditioning, walk-in showers, minibars, and flatscreen TVs, with valet parking and airport transportation available.
How to Check Hotel Walk Times and Transit Access in San Francisco
Before you book, cross-check the hotel address against Google Maps walking directions from the nearest BART or Muni Metro station. Look for routes under 0.2 miles (about two blocks) to keep luggage logistics manageable, and check elevation profiles to avoid surprise hill climbs. Note that some Powell BART entrances have limited hours—the Stockton and 4th Street entrances may open only 6:30am–9pm on weekdays, so use Market Street entrances for early arrivals or late departures.
Getting Around San Francisco: How BART, Muni, and Ferries Work
San Francisco's public transport network includes three main systems. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is the regional rail connecting San Francisco with East Bay, Peninsula, and SFO airport via downtown stations at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center. Muni (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) operates local buses, Metro light rail, historic streetcars, and cable cars throughout the city. Ferries run by Golden Gate Ferry and SF Bay Ferry connect San Francisco's waterfront to Marin (Sausalito, Larkspur) and East Bay (Oakland, Alameda) destinations.
For Peninsula business trips, Caltrain's fully electric trains run from 4th & King station with power outlets at most seats. Mobile data coverage is strong in downtown tunnels, letting you work between meetings. For strategies on turning rail time into productive time, see Dyme's guide to taking trains for business travel.
BART and Muni Operating Hours and Late-Night Options
BART operates weekdays 5am–midnight, Saturdays 6am–midnight, and Sundays 8am–midnight. When BART closes, Muni Owl buses cover 12 overnight routes running every 30 minutes, including the 14-Mission, 22-Fillmore, 38-Geary, and L-Owl and N-Owl routes. The All Nighter network coordinates with regional buses for timed transfers, maintaining 24-hour car-free mobility across the Bay Area.
How to Pay for Public Transport in San Francisco (BART, Muni, and Ferries)
Clipper is the universal payment card for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and ferries. Add it to Apple Wallet or Google Pay for mobile tap-through, or buy a physical card at BART stations or Walgreens. Set up auto-reload with High Value Discount (HVD) to get roughly 6.25 percent off BART fares. Alternatively, BART now accepts contactless bank cards directly at fare gates—just tap when entering and exiting.
SFO to Powell or Montgomery costs around $10–$11; check the BART Fare Calculator at bart.gov/tickets/calculator for current pricing. Muni charges a flat $2.85 with free 120-minute transfers to other Muni routes. Cable cars cost $9 per ride, paid through the MuniMobile app.
Explore Dyme stays across San Francisco for low-impact business travel with seamless transit connections. For more options, see Dyme's roundup of eco-friendly hotels for business conferences in San Francisco.
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