StayAreasWhere to stay near Moscone Center
SoMa is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from the Moscone Center. If you'd rather stay in town, Union Square is 14 minutes on foot.
- What it is
- Exhibition centre
- What's on
- Dreamforce, GDC and big tech conferences
- Nearest stations
- Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni T line) and Powell St (BART and Muni)
Areas near Moscone Center
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday. Quickest first.
| Area | Door to door | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| SoMaMoscone Center, SFMOMA and Yerba Buena, next to Union Square | 5walk | $320 |
| Union SquareShopping, cable cars & BART | 14walk | $280 |
| Embarcadero & FiDiFerry Building, waterfront & towers | 21walk | $330 |
| North BeachItalian cafés, Coit Tower & Beat history | 22bus, tram T | $260 |
| Nob HillGrand hotels, cable cars & views | 28walk | $320 |
| Mission DistrictMurals, tacos & Dolores Park | 35bus 14R, metro, bus | $230 |
| Hayes ValleyBoutiques, Painted Ladies & concert halls | 38walk | $260 |
| Marina DistrictGood-value motels on Lombard Street, near the Golden Gate Bridge | 42bus 120, bus 38R, tram T | $180 |
| Fisherman's WharfSea lions, Alcatraz ferries & the bay | 47walk | $300 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the Moscone Center cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Union Square hotels are a 5 to 10-minute walk.
Before you book
- Book early for Dreamforce week, when the city's hotels fill up.
Hotels near Moscone Center
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Moscone Center and the areas on the map
Staying near Moscone Center: questions
What is the best area to stay near the Moscone Center?
SoMa is the closest area we cover, about 5 minutes' walk from the Moscone Center. If you'd rather stay in town, Union Square is 14 minutes on foot.
How do I get away after a show at the Moscone Center?
Union Square hotels are a 5 to 10-minute walk.
How much do hotels near the Moscone Center cost?
In SoMa, typical doubles are about $160 budget, $320 mid-range and $550 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the Moscone Center?
Yerba Buena/Moscone (Muni T line) and Powell St (BART and Muni).