Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Music City Hotel - The Star Machine is San Francisco’s music campus, where culture, hospitality, and creative energy all collide for an unforgettable experience.

Boutique hotel, hostel, creative hub, and music production classes; this is a stay built for people who want more than a room. From sleek tour bus-style sleep capsules and music-themed private rooms to live music, karaoke, rehearsal spaces, and a lively onsite bar and restaurant, every part of the experience is designed to bring people into the energy of the entire campus.

Music City Star Machine is also home to Music City Accelerator, a one of a kind music education academy where guests can explore music production, DJ mentorship, artist development, singer-songwriter performance, and music business skills. Programs include Ableton, Pro Tools, DJ mentorship, Branding & Identity, Singer-Songwriter + Performance Intensive, and Music Publishing & Licensing, making this an especially exciting stay for aspiring artists, producers, DJs, and music lovers who want to be close to the action.

The atmosphere is unmatched, guests cross paths with musicians, travelers, artists, performers, and people chasing inspiration. The building holds real music history as the home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, but it also feels current, active, and full of motion. There’s always something happening, whether that means music in the 7 live venues, new connections in the common spaces, or a creative spark that turns into something bigger.

Free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, fresh fruit, luggage storage, and daily maid service are all included.

Stay here. Learn here. Create here. Be part of it.

*PLEASE NOTE* Please contact us in advance if you expect to arrive after 11pm so that we can arrange a late check in for you. Please note that we do NOT accept cash, and the front desk closes daily at 11pm. Please inform us in advance if you expect to arrive after 11pm. We do not allow pets.

Located in the vibrant Polk Gulch neighborhood, dozens of varied and excellent food, beverage, and entertainment options are within steps of Music City Hotel. Tourist attractions and neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Union Square, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Haight Ashbury, and the Mission District are all located either within walking distance or a short ride away thanks to our convenient and central location.

Upon check-in, photo identification and debit/credit card is required. Please note that 16.25% tax is not included. Only credit card or debit will be accepted for payment. We do NOT accept any cash.

We have free high speed WiFi in all our guest rooms and throughout the building.

In 2021, Music City Hostel became a signatory of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI), led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.