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Hotel Julian

3.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, 9-minute walk to Union Square

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Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room Accessible

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Full Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive King Accessible

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Queen Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Queen Room Accessible

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Petite King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Queen Room Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

Hotel Julian puts you in the heart of San Francisco, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Union Square and Lombard Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a lift. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown San Francisco hotel, attractions include Moscone Convention Center and Embarcadero Center.

What's nearby

  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 4 min drive
  • California St & Leavenworth St Stop - 5 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ace's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Propagation - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Another Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Public Izakaya - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Julian

Hotel with a fitness centre, 9-minute walk to Union Square
Hotel Julian offers its guests a fitness centre and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Julian offers 107 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (84 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Julian Hotel
Hotel Julian San Francisco
Hotel Julian Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Julian?

Hotel Julian offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Julian?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Julian on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$133.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Julian?

The closest beach to Hotel Julian is Ocean Beach (8.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Julian?

No, Hotel Julian does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Julian?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Julian?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Julian Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 614 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, area was a little rougher than expected but safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel Julien was ok for the price. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. A little outdated and the elevator was out (we were on the 5th floor) but the beds were comfortable. Overall it worked for what we needed. Careful walking around the area; it’s so sad to see how San Francisco has changed over the years. Massive drug problems that you really can’t get away from. We did not feel very safe at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I came for our anniversary weekend and we were happy with our pick. The rooms were clean and had a cute old style decor to it while still being modern. The customer service was 10/10 and every employee we came across was very friendly. The elevator wasn’t working when we came, but they found us the next available room on the lowest level and offered to take up our bags for us, even offered to hold our bags when we checked out to explore more. The location isn’t the best and can be a little sketchy at night but it is around a lot of good bars and restaurants, it didn’t affect our night adventures. We would definitely come back again, 10/10 we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Illia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frances

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is very old and needs extensive renovations. Walls are VERY thin, you can hear conversations of neighbors (and more). The elevator was under repair during my stay. The neighborhood can be dicey so they lobby door was locked (key card entry) after dark--which is a nice security feature, except for when I had just arrived and was trying to get in to check-in. I will not stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff especially Angel, Jason, and Edwin. The broken elevator is a minus. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasantly surprised at the value of this hotel for what it offers. Was the best price for the area so wasn’t expecting excellence but I could not be more happy with my stay. Front desk staff was so friendly and helpful, the rooms were spacious (not always a given for older buildings in SF), very clean and well appointed, a gym, all night security at the front lobby, and a lovely attached restaurant/bar with a great happy hour menu. The only caution I have is that the walls are somewhat thin but this is VERY common and unavoidable for hotels in older/original SF buildings. The hotel is just north of downtown so if you are looking for an affordable alternative that is a short Uber or even walk away, I can not recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Elevators were down for over 2 months. We were on the 6th floor so going up and down was hectic. The morning of our check out, it appeared they only had one employee aside from the one working the front desk. I would expect them to have more employees helping guests with their bags in these circumstances. We were waived the resort fees so that’s a plus. Overall, wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Front Desk staff excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

caitlin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at Hotel Julian quite a few times this year, and this time the elevator was broken (and isn't supposed to be repaired for another 6-8 weeks?!) and the bar - usually buzzing with energy - was quiet. The rooms are perfectly fine, very comfortable beds and newly renovated, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly pleased with this quaint historic building that is the Hotel Julian. The room was clean and spacious. The lower floors do not have very good views from the windows because of the tall buildings next door, so if you are claustrophobic, definitely try to get floors on the fourth or higher levels. We were on the 5th floor. For the reasonable price we paid for the room this hotel is fabulous! Parking in San Francisco is difficult, luckily there’s a very reliable parking garage up the street (on Sutter…a two minute walk). Take into account that this adds another $30-$50 a day to your room cost. The location of the hotel can’t be beat! It’s close to Union Square (10 min walk), Knob Hill, Chinatown and even the wharf is reasonably close if you like the exercise (1.6 miles). We felt very safe walking, but just be aware of your surroundings because it does borderline the Tenderloin district. Also, catching an Uber in this town is very easy from the Hotel Julian location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chantelle, moose jaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Paint needed Elevator needs repair
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shafana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo Jair Davila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service at a great price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was delightful and the location just down the street from San Francisco Playhouse, where we saw a play. We were on the third floor, and only afterwards did they tell us their elevator was permanently broken. No problem for us, but be advised. Apparently, it was a "VIP Access" Hotel, but since I didn't know that, I have no idea what "amenity" I was supposed to receive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyothi

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jaqueline Citlali

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025