The Pickwick Hotel: from $121 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $121 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Pickwick Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Pickwick Hotel is a historic, budget-minded 3-star hotel in downtown SoMa in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 85 5th St, San Francisco. Property ID: 1029143. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/the-pickwick-hotel-1029143

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/the-pickwick-hotel-1029143/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $121 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $225 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $329 USD

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

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4 nights

Total price: $436 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $540 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $647 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $753 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $857 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $961 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,065 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,189 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,311 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,430 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,550 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#7 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: 7.1/10

A practical downtown base with helpful staff, but rooms show their age. A historic, budget-minded 3-star hotel in downtown SoMa, scored for what it is.

The Pickwick is a historic, budget-minded 3-star in SoMa, strongest as a practical base rather than a hotel to linger in. Powell Street transit, cable cars and Moscone Center are close enough to make a car unnecessary. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff; Tripadvisor guests also appreciate the location and comfortable beds. It's a good pick if convenience matters more than contemporary interiors.

The compromise is an aging building: dated bathrooms and furnishings, occasional musty smells, and street noise recur in guest feedback. Cleanliness generally earns better reports than maintenance, though some Tripadvisor guests describe worn or stained fittings. Parking costs extra, and breakfast is not universally included. We'd skip it for a polished getaway or if quiet rooms and an immaculate finish are priorities.

• Best for: budget-conscious Moscone attendees; car-free city explorers; short downtown stays

• Watch out for: dated interiors and occasional musty smells; street noise; paid parking and breakfast

• Location: Convenient for Powell Street transit and Moscone; some guests find the surrounding streets uncomfortable.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds and useful mini-fridges, but room sizes vary and bathrooms and furnishings show age.

• Cleanliness: Recent Expedia reviews consistently praise clean rooms; Tripadvisor includes some complaints about stained fittings.

• Service: Helpful front-desk staff are a recurring strength, though problem handling gets mixed reports.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, business center, SOMA Restaurant & Bar and Zevi Cafe.

• Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; breakfast depends on the booking, and Expedia lists a daily incidental deposit.

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

About The Pickwick Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 85 5th St, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 3.5/5 on Google from 1,439 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Powell Station: 4 min walk · Ferry Building: 10 min by public transport · PIER 39: 17 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: Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Children aged 0–18: free; Deposit: $50 per room per night
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Parking (extra charge), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Superior room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Accessible room

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Accessible Double room (full double bed)

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Accessible Twin room (twin beds)

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Deluxe room

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

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Executive room

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Executive Quadruple room

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Executive Double room (full double bed)

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Executive Twin room (twin beds)

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Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

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