The Mosser: from $121 for Dec 1–2, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $121 total for Dec 1–2, 2026, 2 adults at The Mosser on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Mosser is a simple, historic 3-star hotel near Moscone Center in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 54 4th Street, San Francisco. Property ID: 1226192. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/the-mosser-1226192

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/the-mosser-1226192/2026-12-01/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $121 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-02 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $242 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-03 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $348 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $460 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-05 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $582 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-06 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $836 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-07 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,149 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-08 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,531 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-09 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,885 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-10 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,172 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-11 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,283 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-12 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,403 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-13 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,503 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-14 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,614 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-15 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in SoMa & Moscone Center by Axel's take. SoMa & Moscone Center is #5 of 7 places to stay in San Francisco. The best hotels in SoMa & Moscone Center, ranked · Where to stay in San Francisco

Axel's take: 7.7/10

A good-value downtown base, provided you can live with small rooms and noise. A simple, historic 3-star hotel near Moscone Center, scored for what it is.

The Mosser is a simple, historic 3-star near Moscone Center, and we'd pick it for location and value rather than extra comforts. Powell Street transit, Union Square and museums are close enough to make a car unnecessary. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, while Expedia guests also highlight friendly, helpful staff. It's a good fit for travelers who spend most of the day exploring.

The compromises are real: rooms and bathrooms are compact, furnishings show some wear, and street noise and sound from neighboring rooms recur in reviews. There's no air conditioning; the hotel lists ceiling fans, and recent guests report warm rooms. Check your room category carefully: some have shared bathrooms, while Deluxe rooms have private facilities. We'd skip it for light sleepers or anyone expecting spacious, full-service comfort.

• Best for: car-free travelers on a budget; budget-conscious Moscone attendees; solo city explorers

• Watch out for: small rooms and recurring noise; shared bathrooms in some categories; no air conditioning

• Location: Walkable downtown base near Powell Street transit, Union Square and Moscone Center.

• Rooms: Compact and somewhat worn; choose Deluxe for a private bathroom.

• Cleanliness: Recent feedback is predominantly positive about room cleanliness.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength in Expedia reviews.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, ceiling fans, guest laundry and 24-hour reception; adjoining Harlequin restaurant.

• Fees and surprises: The hotel advertises no amenity fees; expect a deposit, paid offsite parking and early-check-in charges.

Axel's opinion of The Mosser, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

About The Mosser

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 54 4th Street, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 1,449 reviews (location 4.8/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Powell Station: 4 min walk · Ferry Building: 10 min by taxi · PIER 39: 16 min by taxi · San Francisco International Airport: 20 min by taxi · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: 28 min by taxi · San Jose Mineta International Airport: 52 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $75 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $25
• Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Self-service laundry, Accessible, 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.

Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed) — room photo 2

Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Twin room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 1

Mosser Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
• Mosser Single room (shared bathroom) — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Executive Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1

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