Name: The Mosser hotel
Address: 54 4th Street, San Francisco, 94103, US

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Randy

Great place in a very convenient area. Loved being able to do laundry.

Family

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

David

Tiny rooms with no coffee maker, microwave or mini fridge.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Melissa

Staff is wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Joseph

I was quickly checked in by friendly staff. The hotel is an old hotel and much of the original plaster detailing, light fixtures, wood paneling was restored and there. You aren't in any hotel--this one has some character. My room was smaller and had less bells and whistles, but the rate was lower and I wanted a clean safe comfortable convenient room--I got it all. The staff were always friendly and helpful. Convenient location, looking to return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Valeria

Honestly this is the best hotel in the area and would 10/10 stay here again if I could

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Shruti

I am satisfied with my stay at the Mosser. I booked the queen room with attached bathroom. The location is great with a lot of public transit options in within short walking distance. Trader joes, Ross and multiple options for bars and restaurants are within a few mtrs of the hotel. The room itself is basic, clean, ventilated with good thick mattress. I had the room on 7th floor. It has a lot of windows and light. There are fans in the room so it was not stuffy. The bathroom is decent sized. I appreciate the way its all been designed considering its a really old building. The only design flaw is the sink outside the bathroom. The sink is small and the mirror, though well placed, has an unneccessary shelf which obstructs in a manner that makes the sink is great for just washing hands. For the price of the room this wasnt a big a deal considering the other pros. I must mention the quality of the the soap provided in the room was very good quality. I was sceptical about booking this stay based on the other reviews. I recommend staying at the Mosser.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Carrie

This charming historic hotel has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original character. The property is very clean, and the staff was friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the stay. Its excellent location also makes it a convenient and enjoyable choice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Peter

Beautiful old hotel, right in downtown SFO and convenient to shopping and city attractions.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Reza

Overall it’s a good place to stay- centrally located in the city.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Javier

The check-in process was seamless even though I arrived around 1am after a long drive. Parking was closed, but there was other affordable parking nearby (fifth and mission/Yerba Buena Garage). Got into my room - everything was clean. I only wish the shampoo/soap dispensers were easier to dispense (I had a room with a bathroom included). Other than that, the stay was perfect for good sleep.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Bernadine

Staff was nice and helpful. For people with flights landing early or leaving later they have an area where they will hold your luggage to accommodate your flight schedule. Rooms were a bit small but for the price it was fair.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Michaela

The room was clean but a bit noisy. Good for a short stay... very central and walkable/commutable!

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

William

Nice staff. List of issues with the room.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Catherine

Cant beat the location in the city . Simple with no frills

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Kimberly

Very nice experiment. Close to Moscone Center which made my stay so convenient

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Ricilyn

The price was definitely right, but I wish house keeping cleaned the room at least once while we were there.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Daniel

Great location. Good value for the price. Smallish rooms, so good for visiting

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Charles

Great location. Best value for that area.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Emmett

Pretty bare bones but not horrible. Room was dated but not in disrepair.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Nathaniel

Excellent staff and quiet property it just needs to be renovated and updated

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Chris

Great

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Alec

Great place to stay for solo travelers. It's in a really convenient location. It's very clean for how old it is. Rooms are a bit small but they're still decent.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Margarita

First night had a room where there was lots of noise and could hear the next room entertaining; asked for a room change. Next morning room changed and more space than the last. Staff polite and helpful.
It’s an old building with creaky floors and thin walls. But would stay visit again if needing budget hotel. Great location!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

David H

Small rooms and thin walls

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Thomas

Room a bit smaller than I expected, however twin beds comfortable and slept well. Bathroom sink small. Shower was excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Aum

Clean

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Stephen

The property definitely shows its age, but my room was relatively clean and the staff were consistently friendly and helpful, which made a difference.

I booked a deluxe room specifically to avoid the shared washrooms, and that part worked out fine. The downside is noise, both from the street and from neighboring rooms, so light sleepers might struggle. There’s also only one elevator, and it can be slow during busy times.

Overall, it’s an okay stay if you prioritize location and friendly service, but be prepared for an older building with some quirks.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Patricia

This is a basic hotel you are central to transit (BART, MUNI, CALTRAIN ) and Downtown (FiDi, Embarcadero, ChinaTown, Union square). You have a clean room and ask for a room with a private bath if you need it. You can save some money getting a room with a shared bath (still clean and convenient just down the hall).

There is even bathrobes and icebuckets available. If you know you are going to spend sleeping hours in the hotel (+/- 7 hours) this is fine and very acceptable.

If you need amenities like a breakfast that you pay $18 for or Spa Treatments you won't find that here.

There is Mel's Diner, movie theaters and museums all within a block of this hotel which is convenient for me.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Rachel

The parking was not ideal, the rooms were quaint. If you need to keep anything cold, make sure you bring an ice chest.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Michelle

Overall a very nice stay. Room was very warm and radiator couldn’t be adjusted. Knob wouldn’t budge at all. Otherwise fine.

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Mandy

Absolutely no parking had to pay $44 a night up the road and had to walk to hotel. Came in kinda late and tired went to bed through the night I flipped my pillow to wake up to blood stained pillow that I didn’t notice right away!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Eunice

The hotel was very close to the city center and the bus and train stations. Overall, the room was clean and the staff was friendly. I definitely recommend it and would stay here again on a future visit.

Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Belinda

This place was totally disgusting. It smelled of urine once I saw the room I left. I did not stay there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jeannine

Helpful staff—attentive, friendly. Great location. Rooms clean

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Edward

I appreciated the privacy in my one bedroom. I wish there were a mini fridge and had some complications with the showers, but overall enjoyed my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Stephen

I enjoyed my stay at the Mosser.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Norman

Toilet clogged very easily.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Fatima

Bueno

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Nathaniel

Very nice property quiet clean it’s just a old property

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Stewart

All good

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Maximillian

Great stay tearable beds felt like sleeping at a motel but with nice interiors

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Christine

It was left in its original condition as much as possible. Felt like going back in time.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Mariah

Had all the basics covered, and was clean and nice enough for our short stay. Great walkable location with lots of transit nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Eylon

Very close by the conference center

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

amelia

Fabulous deal and convenient great location for conference. Older property with smaller rooms but friendly staff and clean. Would stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Kylie

The property was great, it’s located in a very convenient area, easy to get to transportation or anything else, target, Ross & Trader Joe’s is all under a 5 minute walk. They offer laundry facilities in the basement, which was super convenient! It is on a busier road so if you are looking for complete silence (I.e no horns honking or hearing people) I’d maybe consider finding somewhere less centrally located, this was not an issue for me, the staff was friendly.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Juan

The walls are very thin and expect to hear noises from either the hallway or neighboring rooms. Otherwise it was a good stay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Antonio

Coffee was horrible my wife is lactose intolerant.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Scott

The hotel is in a great location and access to metro, but you do need to watch out for homeless and alms beggars that litter the street.
Constant vibration and hum sound from the lower floors, although that may help you sleep?

Decent hotel if you can get s good price

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Lesley

Loud. Rooms are small and the walls are thin. Could hear the bathroom next to mine, could hear the couple in bed next door, could hear a homeless guy screaming at someone in the late hours. The bathrobe was a nice touch. The glass panel above the sink was not clean. If you need housekeeping, call the front desk before noon or no one will come. Great location, but no, I would not stay here again.

Self

2/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Caitlin

Checked in and out within 2 hours for what was supposed to be a 4 night stay...lobby was nice, good location. Once I reached my floor, an intense smell of ammonia/cat pee hit like a ton of bricks. The room was even worse. Small but I was aware of this when booking and totally fine with it. The smell in the room was unbearable. Immediate headache, sore throat, sneezing, etc. I got in around 1am and thought I would try to stick it out for the night and find a new spot later in the day but I could not handle it. Couldn't even eat in the room nor open my suitcase in fear of my business clothes capturing the smell. Thought I'd drink some water and maybe was feeling off due to travel, turned on the sink and the water smelled worse than the room. Water bottle fill up was in the basement which smelled of mold and mildew. Asked to switch rooms but was told to come back tomorrow and ask the next person. I thought maybe it was just the city smells but once I got outside, the air felt cleaner as soon as it hit my nose. Hotels.com customer support was helpful enough by the second rep I contacted and issued a full refund. I was looking forward to my stay as the reviews and pictures seemed like a nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, that was not the case and I do not recommend staying in the Mosser in San Francisco based off my experience.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Yuki

Good hotel!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Alonzo

It was fine, incredibly affordable.

4/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Shiori

The staffs were so nice. But the entire room smells really bad and the room didn't have a handsoap and tissue. Also, I understand the room is small, the sink was tiny and the little shelf was annoying when i vent my body to wash my face.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Peggy

I was unaware that I would be sharing a bathroom and rest with others.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Valeria

The rooms at The Mosser are small but clean and comfortable. Bed linens were crisp, and towels were fluffy. The bathroom sink was very small and required a bit of planning to use, but the shower was big, and the complimentary toiletries were of good quality.
Staff were very helpful and remembered your name, even during a busy season! Location was perfect if you are attending a conference at the Moscone center, but also to access the rest of the city with public transportation - very close to the Powell Station. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
You can get a direct train from that station to SFO airport (less than 1h ride) - way cheaper than a cab or an Uber.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Joseph

It was a pretty unique place. I enjoyed that. Price was outstanding! I was not aware when I made a reservation that there was no air conditioning. That was OK for the nights I was there because it was cool outside. But I would have preferred air conditioning. I am 6 foot 4 inches and 300 pounds...I barely fit through the bathroom door and the bathroom was tiny. The tiles on the shower floor were loose and several came up. The nightstand attached to the bed was bent so that the drawer would not stay closed and things kept falling off the top of the nightstand. I reported these two things to the front desk. The ceiling fan was powerful and kept me cool. I did not hear any noise from other guests.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Mathieu

perfect

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Austin

Now, I'm not a world traveler....but I didn't think you had to double check that there would be a bathroom attached to your room. This room only had a sink, you had to walk down the hall to use the shared toilet or shower room. Plus the room had no ventilation. There was a ceiling fan that moved around the hot humid air, but the window didn't open and it got HOT. Good thing we only had a two night stay.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Jennifer

No A/C but a unique and comfortable place to staff. Great staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Beverly

Solo traveler; got a room with a private bathroom. Honestly, everything was perfect for a short stay in an amazingly convenient location - easy to walk to restaurants and the SFMoMA and all the transit lines. Staff was helpful. Everything was clean. The room was small but set up in a very efficient/useful way. I would definitely stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

SriPrabu

Shops nearby

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Laura

I’ve stayed here many times and I plan to stay here again.
Safe & clean.
Courteous staff.
Trader Joe’s within walking distance in one direction and Target and CVS (& movie theater) in the opposite direction.
There’s a Mel’s Diner around the corner on Mission, The Harlequin is next door and many, many other dining options in the immediate area.
BART station entrances conveniently around the corner!

It’s downtown, so it can get noisy, although it has never been an issue for me personally.
There are no blackout curtains.
Each window is a storm window with interior and exterior panes that you can open and close.

Keep in mind that the rooms are very small compared to motels and airport hotels. No in-room mini fridge or coffee maker (they do have coffee in the lobby every morning).
Some rooms have a closet and some rooms just have hooks or a small/short rack to hang coats/clothes. No dresser.

The building is a BEAUTIFUL Victorian style and the rooms are modernly decorated.
The location is absolutely primo!

If you are afraid of other people in the big city, it’s probably best that you stay near the airport, but if you’re coming to experience SF, book The Mosser!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

mark

was ok

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Scott

Tiny rooms, no air conditioning. Charming and great location but small and dated.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Yvonne

Very unique and cute functional room
Coffee in be morning
Could open the windows

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

James

Parking close

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Marsol

Very nice show, came clutch with the 2 bathroom and yeah overall a great stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Chie May

Room was clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Jessica

The rooms are small, but the location is excellent! It was very easy to get around using nearby public transportation. It is also very close to a Trader Joe’s and a Target. The hotel also had a laundry room in the basement that was inexpensive and easy to use. The rooms aren’t fancy, but it was a good place to stay for the price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Cindy

It was ok for one night.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Chiu mei

Great location for parking and tourist attractions.
Noise from the street in the night so we didn’t get a good night sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Youcef

I enjoy my stay

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Walter

The accommodations were a perfect fit for my price point. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff very helpful and the location perfect. Walter

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Saurabh Sahebrao

Nice property

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Oscar

Clean room and great staff

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Jose

I do not have a car, but I was still able to get around the city. Great location. Everything was walkable. Unfortunately, the property was not able to reflect the convenience. Lovely staff they were overall very nice. My room unfortunately, was not up to the standards that I expected. I wish there was more of a deep cleaning on all the units. A little more TLC for each room before someone stays.

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Pamela

Small, basic room for a reasonable cost.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Walter

The bargain of a reasonably priced comfortable accommodation in a high end SFO neighborhood with a clean and comfy room topped by a very helpful and friendly staff. A rare find! Walter

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Kelly

My hotel room was very clean and comfortable to use as a base for visiting San Francisco. For the price and location, the Mosser can't be beat. I would have appreciated an ice machine/bucket for my stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Nathaniel

The rooms are clean it’s just a old property nice staff plenty of shopping you have to pay to park I’m not sure how much I rode the bus and the train everywhere

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Steve

I am a return lodger at the Mosser. It is clean, quiet, convenient. The staff are great. You have to get up in the morning and search for your morning brew, especially if you enjoy a light breakfast with your coffee. But, SF is a great place to find these amenities. Enjoy!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2026

Daniel

No me gusto que dijeron que tenia baño privado y era baño compartido

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Kathleen

Very small room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Has a funny odor. Too easy to hear people above and next to my room. Definitely inexpensive to stay there . Building has a lot of character

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Lindsay

Nice old building. If you're sick of bland Marriotts and Holiday Inns and want something with character and to feel like part of San Francisco, stay here. I loved the historic building and the coffee was delicious.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

masamichi

Very good

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Sheri

It had a great location but noisy street, staff very helpful. Only 1 elevator and I was on the 8th floor

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Marisela

Great location. Close to shops and transportation

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Crystal

All though there was many great things about this hotel like the many shops around and the cleanliness; parking was a huge issue for me. When trying to park near it was very difficult to find parking which was the only issue I had at all.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Patricia

The central location and right next to transit were key for me. The hotel is clean and functions as a great place to lay down at night. The bed was comfortable and for the most the part I was able to rest. The staff was very helpful and professional with me and other guests.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Lea

Great location. Easy to find. Very comfortable.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Erica Catherine

The room was clean. I had a double twin with at full bath. Some rooms share a hallway bathroom.
I could hear my neighbor, but they were loud people. Nothing a little white noise app couldn't cancel out.
Great location.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Jeffery

Staff was extremely unhelpful, we flew in at 9:30pm, at this time all parking garages were fully locked shut with metal bars. The night shift staff were not knowledgeable about this fact and directed us to a spot that had already been sealed shut for the night, we tried offering to pay vallet to park our car for us which this hotel no longer offers. We were forced into canceling our stay and find a hotel that had a spot for us to park after attempting to find a spot for over a hour. The Mosser hotel then informed us you have to pay for the night even though we didn't stay at all in their room. By far the worst experience if your new to SF be sure to get a hotel with a vallet or be prepared to have issues getting your car in and out at night.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Jose

Clean room, close to attractions.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Lilibeth

Excellent location.

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Marcus

Good location. Small, dated rooms with super small bathrooms, no sink counter. No temp control in room. Overall very dated hotel appears like modified hostel. Only one elevator and super slow. Bed comfortable and adequate. Ok for one night stay, but I would not return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Julie

Comfortable bed, nicely appointed with good linens - excellent value

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2026

Yoana

My room was never cleaned. I had to ask for extra towels and toilet paper, the staff was nice the rooms I had too much light thing didn’t like the room so much and it was kind of hot

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Paul n Jamie

Went for a quick turnaround trip. Hotel was very clean and accessible. Local to about anything you need and the train is right across the street. We will stay there again if we go back to SF

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Carlo

Parking was convenient and location perfect.

Self