SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center
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Axel’s take

A practical budget base, but street noise and the surroundings demand compromise.

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Axel’s rating: 6.5/10 · a no-frills 2-star motel near Civic Center

SOMA Park Inn is a no-frills 2-star motel, best treated as a practical base for Civic Center events rather than a vacation retreat. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded stay: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Market Street transit are close, and rooms include microwaves and fridges. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly describe clean rooms and friendly staff, although some still find the interiors dated despite the hotel's advertised remodeling.

The bigger compromises are outside and overnight. Reviews across sites flag an uncomfortable surrounding street scene and disruptive noise. Service feedback is less consistent on Tripadvisor, where recent guests describe disputes over reservations and visitor rules. Paid parking, a nightly service fee and a security deposit also need factoring in. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting relaxed evening walks.

Rooms
Useful microwaves and fridges; advertised remodeling has not eliminated reports of dated interiors and noise.
Cleanliness
Recent Expedia reviews often praise clean rooms; overall evidence suggests adequate rather than flawless housekeeping.
Service
Friendly-staff praise is common, but recent Tripadvisor complaints highlight reservation handling and visitor-policy disputes.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, a 24-hour desk and paid on-site parking cover the basics.
Fees and surprises
Expect a nightly service fee, separate parking charges and a credit-card security deposit; confirm visitor rules directly.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

101 9th St, San Francisco

Convenient for Civic Center venues and Market Street transit; guest comfort with the surrounding streets varies sharply.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, a 24-hour desk and paid on-site parking cover the basics.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Parking (extra charge)
  • Accessible parking
  • Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $30 per car per night; Extra bed: $40 per guest per night; Deposit: $200 per room per stay
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SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center, San Francisco: from $67 a night

From $67 a night at SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $67 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $239 total on Axel; Expedia listed $286 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center is a no-frills 2-star motel near Civic Center in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 101 9th St, San Francisco. Property ID: 1182522.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/soma-park-inn-civic-center-1182522

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$239$286 on Expedia$47 less (16%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$193$218 on Expedia$25 less (11%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$198$221 on Expedia$23 less (10%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $217 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $160 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$82 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$132 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$69 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$140 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$142 for 1 night · 2 nights $268 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$93 for 1 night · 2 nights $171 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$78 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$67 for 1 night · 2 nights $139 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$72 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$87 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$88 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$76 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$89 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$80 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$75 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $207 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $193 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $216 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $276 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 6.5/10

A practical budget base, but street noise and the surroundings demand compromise. a no-frills 2-star motel near Civic Center, scored for what it is.

SOMA Park Inn is a no-frills 2-star motel, best treated as a practical base for Civic Center events rather than a vacation retreat. We'd consider it for a short, budget-minded stay: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Market Street transit are close, and rooms include microwaves and fridges. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly describe clean rooms and friendly staff, although some still find the interiors dated despite the hotel's advertised remodeling.

The bigger compromises are outside and overnight. Reviews across sites flag an uncomfortable surrounding street scene and disruptive noise. Service feedback is less consistent on Tripadvisor, where recent guests describe disputes over reservations and visitor rules. Paid parking, a nightly service fee and a security deposit also need factoring in. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone wanting relaxed evening walks.

  • Best for: budget-minded concertgoers; short stays near Civic Center; travelers comfortable with busy urban surroundings

  • Watch out for: street and neighboring-room noise; surroundings some guests find uncomfortable; parking charges, service fee and deposit

  • Location: Convenient for Civic Center venues and Market Street transit; guest comfort with the surrounding streets varies sharply.

  • Rooms: Useful microwaves and fridges; advertised remodeling has not eliminated reports of dated interiors and noise.

  • Cleanliness: Recent Expedia reviews often praise clean rooms; overall evidence suggests adequate rather than flawless housekeeping.

  • Service: Friendly-staff praise is common, but recent Tripadvisor complaints highlight reservation handling and visitor-policy disputes.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, a 24-hour desk and paid on-site parking cover the basics.

  • Fees and surprises: Expect a nightly service fee, separate parking charges and a credit-card security deposit; confirm visitor rules directly.

Axel's opinion of SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Priceline · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About SOMA Park Inn – Civic Center

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 101 9th St, San Francisco
  • Guest rating: 3.3/5 on Google from 406 reviews (location 4.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Civic Center Station: 6 min walk · Ferry Building: 13 min by taxi · PIER 39: 19 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 26 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 52 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): $30 per car per night; Extra bed: $40 per guest per night; Deposit: $200 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Parking (extra charge), Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Standard room

1 Bedroom Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe room

  • Room features: Fridge; Microwave

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Room features: Fridge; Microwave

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Fridge; Microwave

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe Sextuple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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