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About this property

Located directly across from Chinatown’s Dragon Gate, The Urban offers accommodations in San Francisco. Free WiFi and free 24-hour coffee are offered to guests. Union Square is just 5 minutes’ walk away. All rooms at this hotel offer a flat-screen cable TV and a writing desk. The rooms come with private sink, shared bathrooms and limited housekeeping services. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The common area includes a lounge area with microwave ovens, a flat-screen TV and vending machines. San Francisco International Airport is 30 minutes' drive away from The Urban.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of San Francisco, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jose
    United States United States
    Location was awesome and people wonderful I'll be back again
  • Ariel
    United States United States
    The location was incredible, especially for the price. The room was clean and had everything you could need. The bathrooms were also fairly clean. I plan on staying here again if I return to SF in the near future.
  • Brendan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very convenient location, just a walk away from the train station and China Town. Staff were so lovely, and the place was very clean. I liked how tea/coffee and water were provided for free which is not always the case at some places. Would...
  • Chey
    United States United States
    The urban is neat cute and tidying place to stay in very quiet too. Walking distance to neighboring chinatown union Square and almost everywhere!
  • Harsha
    India India
    Excellent location—right next to Chinatown and very close to Fisherman's Wharf, etc. The place is clean, and the staff is super courteous and helpful. The Wi-Fi works well, too. It is quite affordable for a place that is this close to all city...
  • Beddy
    Mauritania Mauritania
    The property is clean, well located and a 24h front desk.
  • Sim
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The hotel is in an excellent location, just bordering Chinatown, and within walking distance of Union Square and the Montgomery St. BART station. While the room is compact, it remains comfortable and convenient, especially considering the...
  • Yu
    United States United States
    Smal ish room and basic amenity, shared bathroom, but for the price and location I'd say it has great value, especially for solo travelers.
  • Calderon
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Mine was a short visit, the room was small but comfortable. The staff there were all super nice and really helpful. I felt super safe there as a woman solo traveling!
  • Marzia
    Italy Italy
    Im so happy I've booked a single room in this hotel!!! The staff was very kind and the entire place is very well maintained and clean! The bed was comfortable as well. They offer hot beverages in the pretty and clean kitchen all day long. Even...

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Urban

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

The Urban takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: ALL rooms have shared bathrooms.

Please note: A credit card deposit is required at check in.

Please note: When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Urban