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Top Hotels in Union Square, San Francisco

Union Square hotels in San Francisco put guests within steps of the city's premier shopping corridor, the cable car on Powell Street, and the Theater District on Geary. These 5 properties were selected from verified Union Square addresses, ranked by sustainability credentials, star rating, and guest review scores. The list includes mid-range and upscale options, all bookable and operating under their current names.

How we ranked these Union Square hotels

Every hotel on this list sits within the recognized Union Square district, bounded by Geary Street to the south, Post Street to the north, Powell Street to the east, and Stockton Street to the west, with the surrounding blocks that local and authoritative sources consistently include in the neighborhood. Hotels with verified, active sustainability certifications rank first. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings take precedence, followed by higher guest review scores. Alphabetical order breaks any remaining ties.

The this list comes from the inventory we work with. No hotel was added from outside that pool, and no address was assumed to fall inside Union Square without cross-checking against the physical street grid.

Union Square hotels at a glance

HotelStarsGuest Score
Sustainability
Hotel Nikko San Francisco58.8None verified
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel49.2None verified
Hotel G San Francisco48.5None verified
Inn at Union Square39.4None verified
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square39.0None verified

Getting around from Union Square

  • Powell Street Station (BART and Muni Metro) sits at the southeast corner of Union Square, roughly a 3-minute walk from most hotels on this list.
  • The Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines board at Powell and Market, one block south of the square.
  • Muni lines F, J, K, L, M, N, and T all stop at Powell Street Station, connecting guests to SoMa, the Embarcadero, and the Castro.
  • Montgomery Street BART Station is about a 10-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. Hotels in the district reflect that mix, with five-star towers alongside well-reviewed three-star boutiques that charge 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 east, runs parallel and tends to be quieter at night while keeping the same walkable access to the square.

Our Picks

Top Hotels

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

450 Powell Street, San Francisco

9.24,897 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/F/J/K/L/M/N/T)
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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

433 Powell Street, San Francisco

9.06,763 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/F/J/K/L/M/N/T)
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Hotel G San Francisco

Hotel G San Francisco

386 Geary Street, San Francisco

8.5796 reviews
3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/F/J/K/L/M/N/T)
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Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

222 Mason Street, San Francisco

8.84,670 reviews
Inn at Union Square

Inn at Union Square

440 Post Street, San Francisco

9.4451 reviews
4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/F/J/K/L/M/N/T)
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FAQs

Common Questions

Inn at Union Square on Post Street holds the highest guest score on this list at 9.4, making it the top-rated property by guest satisfaction despite its three-star classification.

All five hotels are within a 4-minute walk of Powell Street Station, which serves BART and Muni Metro lines F, J, K, L, M, N, and T. The cable car boarding zone at Powell and Market is one block south of the station.

Yes. Hotel Nikko San Francisco on Mason Street is the five-star option on this list, with a guest score of 8.8 and amenities including a pool, spa, and full-service restaurant.

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.

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.

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square sits on Powell Street with the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines running directly in front of the building, making it the most convenient option for guests who want to board without a walk.

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Hotels in San Francisco

SoMa House

SoMa House

121 7th Street

7.5484 reviews
The Clancy, Autograph Collection

The Clancy, Autograph Collection

299 Second Street

8.61,036 reviews
Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square

580 Geary St

9.01,465 reviews
Warwick San Francisco

Warwick San Francisco

490 Geary Street

8.21,465 reviews
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4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/F/J/K/L/M/N/T)
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