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SF Plaza Hotel

Stay at SF Plaza Hotel in San Francisco with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and kid-friendly rooms near top attractions like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

510 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States View on map
6.2/10
Average Based on 247 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Paid parking Accessible Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced stay with convenient location

Guests appreciate the hotel's central Chinatown location and friendly staff, noting it as an affordable, no-frills option. While the property reflects its age with basic rooms and some noise, it serves well as a simple home base for exploring San Francisco.

Guests often praise

  • Excellent location next to Chinatown Gate, close to shops, restaurants, and attractions.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms that meet basic needs for sleeping and resting.
  • Friendly and accommodating staff providing helpful local advice.
  • Reasonable pricing compared to other downtown options.
  • Convenient parking available just across the street.

Worth knowing

  • The building is older with no central air conditioning; many guests slept with windows open due to lack of A/C.
  • Rooms offer no mini fridges, microwaves, or coffee/tea provisions, which some guests find inconvenient.
  • Some noise expected from the busy surrounding area and hotel building itself.
  • Limited electrical outlets in rooms could affect device charging needs.
  • Parking requires crossing the street and paying a separate overnight fee.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, basic accommodations in a bustling historic area.
  • Visitors planning to explore Chinatown and nearby city landmarks.
  • Guests looking for simple lodging without luxury amenities.
  • Business travelers prioritizing location over room features.
  • Budget-conscious tourists wanting easy access to dining and cultural sites.
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About this property

Welcome to SF Plaza Hotel

SF Plaza Hotel is a modest accommodation option located at 510 Bush St in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, offering convenient access to cultural landmarks, shops, and dining spots. The property sits near notable attractions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Alcatraz Island, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, making it suitable for visitors interested in exploring the city’s diverse offerings.

The hotel features simple, functional rooms that meet basic needs, including complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Facilities are limited, with no air conditioning, fitness center, or pool, and parking is available across the street for an additional fee. Reviews often note the building’s age and straightforward accommodations but also highlight clean rooms and friendly staff as positive aspects.

Guest feedback reflects a mix of practicality and economy; travelers appreciate the central location and reasonable rates but should be aware of the minimal amenities and the building’s older condition. Quietness can vary due to the proximity to Chinatown, and some rooms lack modern conveniences. This property tends to suit budget-conscious guests, business travelers, or tourists needing a simple base for urban exploration.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. The hotel is smoke-free and kid-friendly but does not accommodate pets, and there is no airport shuttle service available. Its position near major airports like San Francisco International Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport adds to its accessibility for visitors arriving by air.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Paid parking
Accessible
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Aurora Dowell Mar 30, 2026
10

Stayed here for a girls trip. Rooms are basic but have all you need for sleeping, showering and resting up in between activities. The hotel is clean. There is friendly people at the concierge desk all hours. There are tonnes of amazing places to go nearby for food, beverage, and shopping. Everything else was a reasonable Uber drive away. For our trip the room served as a great home base. The hotel is in an older building so the elevator creaks, not much else to complain about. For what we paid, we were happy with what we got.

ER
Eylam Ran Mar 22, 2026
8.0

My overall experience was good. The hotel's location suited my business trip needs, and though not modern, the rooms are clean and comfortable. The price is fair compared to the alternatives in this area. The hotel should offer a minimal coffee and tea service. There are none in the rooms or lobby. It's a small gesture when available and very obvious when spared. One very important thing to know: Do not take rooms at the lower levels that face Chinatown. Homeless are getting there every morning, preaching and shouting. I expected the hotel to deal with this nuisance by calling the police but got an "out of hand" answer. Unless you do not need to sleep over 4:00 am, take that into consideration.

LA
Lettie Aranda Mar 04, 2026
8.0

The hotel is in a GREAT location, right next to the China Town Gate and there is super convenient parking right across the street. It’s an OLD building so we had ZERO frills. No mini fridge, no microwave and our TV was small. No central air meant sleeping with the window open. Once we came to terms that it was an old building, we were fine. The breeze was nice but I needed earplugs to sleep soundly. The basics were in place. Our room was clean and the carpeting was new. The closet and restroom were a good size. The water was hot and the pressure was fine. The WiFi worked and the staff was very friendly. SF has so many places to stay, I’ll probably venture to try someplace new the next time I go, but I don’t regret staying there at all. I can’t stress the hotel’s great location enough. We never got lost because everyone knew how to get to the China Town Gate. Over all our experience was positive.

KM
Keith Mcbride Mar 03, 2026
8.0

It's a old building and the parking is hard. There is a parking garage across the street that has a good overnight charge for 20 a night so that wasn't bad just a pain to have to haul all ur stuff across the street for unload and load. Like I said was a very old building, but the rooms seem to have been updated. Very limited on plugs in the rooms. Definitely seems more of a budget room. The front desk people were really amazing though so that's definitely a plus. The woman at check out was very nice and helpful. There is no ac in the rooms. That was a little rough for me because our room got pretty hot. But they were very helpful and found a stand yo fan for me. There are fans above the bed but they were blowing up so when I switched it it blew dust everywhere. But knowing what I know now I would probably stay another night.

DP
David Petrocelli Mar 03, 2026
10

I am here now having dinner. The hotel is very, very nice. Staff is great and accommodating. So pleased to be here. The on site restaurant and experience is also excellent. We will return.

MLD
Mateo Lester Diokno (Matt) Feb 09, 2026
8.0

This hotel might not be the best hotel, but the hotel is rather good for what you pay when you consider the location and such. Additionally, the staff were really kind and friendly. For example, they were willing to give directions and advice on where my family and I could go in San Francisco when we asked. Also, I liked the view outside the window, which overlooked the tops of many buildings. Don't expect too much from here, but it will likely fit your needs!

CB
Chris Beaman Jan 18, 2026
10

Was there 5 days, no issues, no bugs, no noise, always polite staff, easy peasy. This isn't the nicest hotel, but if you're a no-frills person like me, it's affordable, convenient, and accessible.

DTV
Dr. Teresa Van Woy Jan 06, 2026
10

I give this place five stars because of its location, comfortable beds, low price, and amazing shower. It's noisy, but exactly what you'd expect for where it is... Right above the Chinatown Lion Gate. Other than that, the carpet was stained...

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find SF Plaza Hotel

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA, USA

Historic center of the city's Chinese-American culture, with dim sum joints, shops, bars & temples.

  • California St & Grant Ave 4 min Walk
  • Powell St & Bush St 5 min Walk
  • San Francisco 29 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 24 min Car · 51 min Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 57 min Car · 1 hr 32 Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 27 min Car · 44 min Transit
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