Name: Union Hotel
Address: 2030 Mission St., Inner Mission, San Francisco, California, United States of America, San Francisco, San Francisco County, US
Price range: $61–$411 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

Union Hotel draws budget travelers with very basic, hostel-style private rooms and shared bathrooms in the Mission, offering low prices and quick access to BART, but expectations should be modest regarding comfort, neighborhood conditions, and some aspects of maintenance.

Reviews are split on cleanliness, with several praising clean rooms and bathrooms while others report strong odors, stained bedding, and dirty shared areas. Rooms are compact with minimal amenities, multiple reviews note no air conditioning, and occasional Wi-Fi issues. Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, though a few guests mention unhelpful interactions. The Mission setting has many nearby eateries but feels rough to some; overall, expect a basic, budget stay.

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Douglas

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at the Hotel (after driving in a cab twice around the block not even seeing the sign) and there were homeless people lying on the streets. We buzzed to get into the hotel and had to walk up to the next floor to see the desk behind barriers. I asked where our room was - and it was on the very top floor (no elevator or bellhops). I was handicapped - and there was no way we could carry our luggage up 4 flights of narrow stairs - so at least the person at the desk gave us our money back with no hassle.

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Erik

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like that they offer water at the front. I was dissapointed with the shower because it was impossible to get a medium tempereture, it was boiling or freezing. I was also bummed out that at the time of my stay the microwave wasn't working but that seems minor. Over all great experience for the price.

10

Ramiro

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spartan, small rooms, shared bathroom. Plenty of restaurants coffee houses etc near by. A few homeless close by. Parked overnight around the corner, on 17th st, nothing happened . Pretty good but wouldn't bring kids here.

8

Darcie

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I needed a place to stay in the area to help a friend. The hotel is clean, and the staff is friendly. This hotel is a great option if you are on a budget. I would not recommend this location if you need a car. Parking is difficult and the garage nearby is not safe. My car was broken into during my stay at the garage around the corner.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: multiple guests found rooms and shared bathrooms clean, while others reported strong odors, stained bedding, and dirty shared areas.

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Hiroyasu

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean bath room and super comfortable mattress

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Vincent Adama

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately, not that clean and the rooms smell badly.

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Kai

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wasn't expecting a lot, but was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the room and bathrooms. I like the Mission district and it's colorful atmosphere, and never felt unsafe. The crowds and noise did not bother me, I found it entertaining. Price was reasonable, and with so many places to eat and BART right there, it was great for me. Best thing was late night buses to the airport were available several short blocks away and were inexpensive and very convenient for early flights before BART opens.

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Phyllis

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is older and doesnt quiye meet updated standard. Prominent mold smell in room. Staff extremely nice.

10

Ryan

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

SUPER close to a BART stop for easy train terminal and airport access, extremely clean, the management seems to be very responsive. Great food options nearby. Neighborhood is rough, but if you can handle a city it’s absolutely fine. This is a fantastic cheap stay in San Francisco and I’ll be back.

8

Taoufiq

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Price is fair for that service There was a bad smell in the room

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Kai

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Management accommodating my late check-in as I had travel issuesand didn't arrive until after midnight. Room and bathrooms clean. Mostly quiet and just steps away from BART, great location.

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Ershad

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst place. Whole Hotel smells very bad. 0 star.

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Adele

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very nice, but the hotel is in a dangerous neighborhood, the sheets were stained, the window didn’t lock, the shared bathrooms were dirty. If you are hoping for a reasonably clean place to stay do NOT stay here!

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Khom

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed for 1 night and had to book another hotel. Nothing was cleaned.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and compact with shared bathrooms; multiple reviews note no air conditioning and intermittent Wi-Fi.

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Thomas

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is really just fine for what it is. I was a little bit disappointed that their wifi would not work, but this is really a minor criticism considering the price (and the facts that the staff are great and they keep the whole place nice and clean. Definitely a good value overall!

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Silvio

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi didn't work Communal shower with no soap Communal toilet with no soap

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Wade

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This place is a great value. Not fancy but how could it be for the very low price. It is hostel level accommodation but you get your own space. It is very clean and everything works. Shared bathrooms were always easy to get into and clean. For the price it is excellent.

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Erik

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like that they offer water at the front. I was dissapointed with the shower because it was impossible to get a medium tempereture, it was boiling or freezing. I was also bummed out that at the time of my stay the microwave wasn't working but that seems minor. Over all great experience for the price.

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DONALD

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Shared bathroom was 2 toilets and only 1 shower on the entire floor.

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Jared

Dec 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is closer to a hostel with individual rooms. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. It is very basic, and does not have a/c. It was cool though, but I would have packed a small fan for air movement. Shared showers and bathrooms, which were also clean. I would recommend bringing ear plugs, as the walls are pretty thin. For the price, it was what expected.

6

Taylor

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

my biggest complaint is that there was no air conditioning. but the vibes and atmosphere of this hotel were great. pretty cool and neat place. fun to stay for a few days. I don't recommend staying for longer than four days. it's like crackhead central right outside this hotel. but honestly, it just made the experience more memorable. cheap little hotel, but it has its charm.

4

Rongchang

Feb 19, 2024

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I knew this is a low end hotel in view of its price. I booked this one just because it is close to the Bart station. But when I came to the hotel I was shocked. It’s much lower than I expected. The property is so poor and surrounding areas are so terrible. I felt very unsafe when police not present especially at night. Bedding is old and dirty. I didn’t take off my clothes to sleep. At night I was so cold then had to use blanket covering the lower part of my body. The promised Wi-Fi didn’t work. I talked with the manager, she tried to fix but no use. Finally the Wi-Fi worked on 2nd day. The managers are nice but the property and amenities are really bad. I think Expedia shouldn’t have that low hotel on its list. I will never use it.

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Sean

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As long as you understand the fact that it's a simple, single room with a shared bathroom and nothing else, you should definitely be happy with the experience. The staff at the front desk are as nice as can be and the overall experience was better than I expected.

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Martin

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay here again as it offer No-Thrills hotel room living just offering the basics but its enough to start!

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Service

Service is often friendly and accommodating, including help with late arrivals, though some guests experienced dismissive interactions or policy frustrations.

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Jan

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We arrived in the hotel with a bit of a problem, as our luggage was lost on our way to San Francisco. The hotel manager, Steve, was incredibly helpful and kind to us. He even offered us his phone so we could call the airline. The hotel itself is OK. The room is quite small and the bathroom facilities are to be shared with other guests. Everything was clean and tidy however. We didn’t experience any noise or trouble. The only downside is the location of the hotel, as it’s right in the center of mission district where a lot of homeless people have gathered. We didn’t feel unsafe, but it did feel a bit uncomfortable at times. To summarize: Steve is awesome and his hotel is nice. You get what you pay for.

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Ricardo

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room friendly staff. The neighborhood is kind of sketchy just be careful and you’ll be alright. Lot of good restaurants

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Thomas

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is really just fine for what it is. I was a little bit disappointed that their wifi would not work, but this is really a minor criticism considering the price (and the facts that the staff are great and they keep the whole place nice and clean. Definitely a good value overall!

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Karun

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room temp was set to ‘Coldest’ setting, and there was nothing you could do. Upon telling the lone staff in an encaged front desk, she was dismissive and uncaring. Will never stay there again

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David

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't expect much for the price, but this hotel shouldn't have been half of what we were charged. Let's start with the area. Homeless people everywhere. We didn't stay, so I can only imagine how it is at night. Room was tiny, and smelled. Not even an hour there and we spent it desperately seeking other hotel accommodations until we finally found one. Asked the front desk if we could cancel our reservations(even 1 of the 2 days) and they said no. We ended up paying for 2 hotels on this vacation, but we were happy to just for the peace of mind that we'd be safe and comfortable. We do research on a hotel before making the decision to chose a hotel. Rating for this hotel wasn't the greatest, but there's no way this room deserves the ratings it has. Community shower AND bathrooms are horrible and tiny. DON'T STAY HERE!!

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Kai

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wasn't expecting a lot, but was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the room and bathrooms. I like the Mission district and it's colorful atmosphere, and never felt unsafe. The crowds and noise did not bother me, I found it entertaining. Price was reasonable, and with so many places to eat and BART right there, it was great for me. Best thing was late night buses to the airport were available several short blocks away and were inexpensive and very convenient for early flights before BART opens.

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camilla

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All the hotel staff have become my friends. Its always a pleasure staying here and they're always accommodating.

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Kai

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Management accommodating my late check-in as I had travel issuesand didn't arrive until after midnight. Room and bathrooms clean. Mostly quiet and just steps away from BART, great location.

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Ricardo

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s good. Nice staff very friendly. Close to BART. Lot of close restaurants.

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Sean

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As long as you understand the fact that it's a simple, single room with a shared bathroom and nothing else, you should definitely be happy with the experience. The staff at the front desk are as nice as can be and the overall experience was better than I expected.

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Location

Convenient Mission District base near transit and eateries, but multiple reviews mention a rough atmosphere with visible homelessness and some safety concerns.

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Ricardo

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room friendly staff. The neighborhood is kind of sketchy just be careful and you’ll be alright. Lot of good restaurants

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Wyatt

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and really affordable, really great staff. Nothing wrong with the place itself especially for the price but San Francisco is just a really gross place in most parts. Convenient as well though it’s right next to the BART station which makes getting around without a car really easy and affordable.

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Brandon

Jun 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Union Hotel is in the heart of the Mission. The area around it is a little rough, but the hotel is safe, clean and quiet. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and this is the best spot I’ve found in the city for affordable rooms.

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David

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn't expect much for the price, but this hotel shouldn't have been half of what we were charged. Let's start with the area. Homeless people everywhere. We didn't stay, so I can only imagine how it is at night. Room was tiny, and smelled. Not even an hour there and we spent it desperately seeking other hotel accommodations until we finally found one. Asked the front desk if we could cancel our reservations(even 1 of the 2 days) and they said no. We ended up paying for 2 hotels on this vacation, but we were happy to just for the peace of mind that we'd be safe and comfortable. We do research on a hotel before making the decision to chose a hotel. Rating for this hotel wasn't the greatest, but there's no way this room deserves the ratings it has. Community shower AND bathrooms are horrible and tiny. DON'T STAY HERE!!

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Kai

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wasn't expecting a lot, but was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the room and bathrooms. I like the Mission district and it's colorful atmosphere, and never felt unsafe. The crowds and noise did not bother me, I found it entertaining. Price was reasonable, and with so many places to eat and BART right there, it was great for me. Best thing was late night buses to the airport were available several short blocks away and were inexpensive and very convenient for early flights before BART opens.

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Ryan

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

SUPER close to a BART stop for easy train terminal and airport access, extremely clean, the management seems to be very responsive. Great food options nearby. Neighborhood is rough, but if you can handle a city it’s absolutely fine. This is a fantastic cheap stay in San Francisco and I’ll be back.

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Rongchang

Feb 19, 2024

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I knew this is a low end hotel in view of its price. I booked this one just because it is close to the Bart station. But when I came to the hotel I was shocked. It’s much lower than I expected. The property is so poor and surrounding areas are so terrible. I felt very unsafe when police not present especially at night. Bedding is old and dirty. I didn’t take off my clothes to sleep. At night I was so cold then had to use blanket covering the lower part of my body. The promised Wi-Fi didn’t work. I talked with the manager, she tried to fix but no use. Finally the Wi-Fi worked on 2nd day. The managers are nice but the property and amenities are really bad. I think Expedia shouldn’t have that low hotel on its list. I will never use it.

8

Kai

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Management accommodating my late check-in as I had travel issuesand didn't arrive until after midnight. Room and bathrooms clean. Mostly quiet and just steps away from BART, great location.

10

Miranda

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My go to for San Fran exploring on a budget. Very accommodating staff and the area is prime for local food and attractions. I was on and off trains and buses to explore on my work down days and everything I needed to do and get was within walking distance.

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Darcie

Mar 29, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

I needed a place to stay in the area to help a friend. The hotel is clean, and the staff is friendly. This hotel is a great option if you are on a budget. I would not recommend this location if you need a car. Parking is difficult and the garage nearby is not safe. My car was broken into during my stay at the garage around the corner.

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Month	Average price
January	$59
February	$57
March	$62
April	$54
May	$67
June	$76
July	$59
August	$78
September	$63
October	$70
November	$54
December	$54

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27 $112	28 $61	29 $61	30 $61

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25 $66	26 $70	27 $66	28 $66	29 $66	30 $76	31 $77

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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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