Inn at the Opera 
Right in the heart of San Franciscos theater and arts district and less than a mile from MOMA, this intimate, European-style hotel offers charming, sophisticated accommodations five minutes from downtown and Union Square.
After a day of cable cars and dizzying views, sleep well in one of the hotels 46 non-smoking guestrooms, each outfitted with cable TV, VCR, and mini-bar, and learn why Tony Bennett calls this the best romantic hotel I know.
Enjoy dinner or an elegant cocktail at Ovation, the hotels award-winning French restaurant, a favorite of theater-goers and politicos, before stepping out for a night on the town. With the Civic Center hub just a few blocks away, its a breeze to get around.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Inn at the Opera
Dining at the Inn at the Opera
Ovation at the Opera - This lobby-level fine-dining restaurant offers breakfast to hotel patrons only and dinner to all. Wood paneling, original artworks, and fresh flowers create an elegant Parisian atmosphere enjoyed by artists, civic leaders, and visitors the city. Soups, salads, appetizers, and entrées reflect the influence of French cuisine. The restaurant has a small bar and dinner reservations are recommended.
Attractions near this hotel
Getting there: Shuttles and taxis are available for airport transfer. One-way shuttle fare is $13.50. One-way taxi fare is $26-$35. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) high-speed rail service is also available between the airport and downtown; one-way fare is $4.95 and Civic Center station is four blocks from the hotel. Car rentals are available online. All prices are subject to change.
Herbst Theater - across the street
California Supreme Court – 1 block
Asian Art Museum – 3 blocks
Civic center - 0.5 mile
Moscone Convention Center – 1 mile
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 1 mile
Union Square - 1 mile
Nob Hill - 1.5 miles
Chinatown - 2 miles
Golden Gate Park - 2 miles
Castro district – 2 miles
Pier 39 – 2.5 miles
Fisherman’s Wharf - 2.5 miles
Embarcadero (shopping) - 2.5 miles
Coit Tower- 2.5 miles
Palace of the Legion of Honor – 3 miles
Golden Gate Bridge – 4 miles
Candlestick/Packard Bell Park - 6.5 miles
Getting around: This hotel is located four blocks from Market Street, location of a streetcar line and Civic Center station, where visitors can access Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) offering high-speed rail service to outlying communities and San Francisco International Airport. Visitors also use public buses, either on a fare-by-fare basis, or by purchasing unlimited-ride passes for the duration of their stay. Taxi service is available throughout the city.