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2 stars

El Capitan Hotel

2361 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
San Francisco, CA
See location+1 415 695 1597
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4.6
Mediocre
based on 538 reviews
538 reviews
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Nightly total
Queen room
£102
King room
£110
Standard Room
£125
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Overview

Offering a shuttle service to San Francisco International Airport, as well as free wireless internet, El Capitan Hotel is a comfortable place to stay in San Francisco. It is situated a short stroll from The LAB and Redstone Building.

El Capitan Hotel has recently been refurbished and offers luggage storage, laundry facilities and a 24-hour reception. A tour desk is on-site and 16th Street Mission Bart Station is minutes away on foot, making it convenient for guests to discover the local area and its attractions.

Hotel El Capitan has 84 well-appointed rooms that are accompanied by a range of essential amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay.

For those wishing to dine out during their stay at the hostel, there are a variety of eateries situated nearby. Dolores Park and San Francisco Armory are each within walking distance.

4.6
Mediocre rating
Based on 538 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at El Capitan Hotel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • ATM on-site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Storage available

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Kitchen

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of El Capitan Hotel

4.6
Mediocre
538 verified ratings
Wonderful
28
Very good
22
Good
58
Okay
39
Fair
69
Mediocre
78
Poor
244

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests frequently mentioned the poor cleanliness of the hotel, with reports of cockroaches, mold, and unpleasant odors. The location was also a major concern, with many feeling unsafe in the area. Service was criticized for being unhelpful, and several guests noted issues with shared bathrooms and inadequate amenities.
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Cleanliness4 out of 10
Service3.5 out of 10
Location3.5 out of 10
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2.5
Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2019
Cons (-) Fridge kept making noise. Nobody would clean your room if u stay more than one night. No free parking.
4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) The price was great, the location was good for me, and the staff was pretty good about blocking me a room in advance. The rooms were decent and had sinks, nice TVs, dressers, and lots of closet space. The beds were ok but not great.
Cons (-) The restrooms were disgusting. The kitchen needs cleaning and refurbishing. Some jackass was talking loudly on his cell phone and playing music at 1:30 a.m. I couldn't close my window to tune him out. It was really annoying.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2018
Pros (+) The building is historic. The historic El Capitan Inn over the former grand El Capitan Hote from 1960s, but now a parking lot however the historic hotel portion remains. It is a great deal for the price. Great friendly employees. Friendly housekeeping. Safe area with vibrant hispanic culture. You feel like youre in Mexico, Central, and South America. Very fascinating.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2018
Pros (+) Gate lock from neighborhood.
Cons (-) Have to pay parking and the shower and toilet are in a commons area.
2.2
Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) None.
Cons (-) Didn't really stay. Saw the place and cancelled immediately.
4.0
Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) Price was affordable, but you can see why.
Cons (-) The location while convenient to many things is not in a great area. Recommendation: arrive during daylight hours. Make sure your rooms are properly cleaned, our toilet had feces in it! Overall: We won't be returning, but this could work well for some people.
4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) It's cheap and there's a bed. That's about the only thing this hotel has going for it.
Cons (-) The staff is rude, the bathrooms smell worse than the outhouses at Coachella, and the whole hotel is incredibly grimey. I think a more accurate description is a hostel with private rooms.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) Location.
Cons (-) Noise.

Location

2361 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

What's nearby

  • Mission Dolores San Francisco0.6 mi
  • San Francisco City Hall1.4 mi
  • Civic Center Plaza1.4 mi
  • Moscone Center1.9 mi
  • Union Square2.1 mi
  • Museum of Modern Art2.1 mi
  • Oracle Park2.1 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid2.6 mi
  • San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge2.7 mi
  • Downtown San Francisco2.7 mi
  • Embarcadero2.8 mi
  • Ferry Building2.8 mi

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • Where is El Capitan Hotel located?

    El Capitan Hotel is located at 2361 Mission Street in Mission District, 2.2 miles from the centre of San Francisco. Mission Dolores San Francisco is the closest landmark to El Capitan Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at El Capitan Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at El Capitan Hotel.

  • Does El Capitan Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, El Capitan Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is El Capitan Hotel from the airport?

    El Capitan Hotel is 10.1 miles from San Francisco. El Capitan Hotel is 11.5 miles from Oakland.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

4.7
2.2 mi
San Francisco
9.8 mi

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