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1485 Bush Street, San Francisco, California, United States

Calista Organic Hotel - 3-star eco-friendly hotel near Union Square

Located in Downtown San Francisco on Van Ness Avenue, this hotel is a two-block walk from the California Street cable car system. It is a five-minute drive to Union Square and Moscone Center, a 15-minute walk to the Asian Art Museum, and within one mile of the Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, and San Francisco City Hall. Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradelli Square, and the Golden Gate Bridge are approximately 20 minutes away by public transport. The hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free WiFi. It uses green cleaning products and provides dry cleaning/laundry services. A free offering of fruit, cookies, and fruit-infused water is available all day at the front desk. Airport transfers and area shuttles are available for a fee.

Additional perks of the hotel

Non-smoking property

Wheelchair-accessible accommodations

Public transportation access a few feet away

Proximity to Polk Street restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife

Studio Accommodations

The hotel offers 28 identical studio rooms of 250 square feet, each featuring one queen bed and sleeping up to two adults and one child under 5. All rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave, compact refrigerator, and sink. They are equipped with premium organic cotton bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and flat-screen Apple TVs with a rental remote device for cable programming.

Other conveniences

Private bathroom with a bath, shower, and hairdryer

Free toiletries

City views

Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

300 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

San Francisco 1.6 km

Airports

San Francisco International (SFO) 24.0 km

Oakland International (OAK) 32.2 km

Train

F Market Street Car 2.6 km

Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 2.7 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage

Guest Parking

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Mini-bar

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television

Hotel Location

1485 Bush Street, San Francisco, California, United States

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1485 Bush Street, San Francisco, California, United States

City landmarks

Harbour

Pier 39

2.5 km

Monument

Lombard Street

2.0 km

Landmark

Chinatown

1.9 km

Shopping Area

Union Square

1.4 km

Harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

2.3 km

Tower

Coit Tower

2.1 km

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

2.0 km

Public Building

San Francisco City Hall

1.2 km

Market

Ferry Building

2.6 km

Museum

Asian Art Museum

1.5 km

Gallery

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

2.2 km

Museum

Exploratorium

2.5 km

Island

Alcatraz Island

4.3 km

Historic Site

Painted Ladies

2.3 km

Church

Grace Cathedral

1.0 km

Landmark

Cable car ride

2.1 km

Mall

The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square

2.1 km

Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

6.1 km

Mall

Ghirardelli Square

2.1 km

Museum

Mechanical Museum

2.4 km

National Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

2.2 km

Park

Mission Dolores Park

3.2 km

Museum

Haas-Lilienthal House

610 m

Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

2.1 km

Landmark

Dragon's Gate

1.4 km

Church

Old Cathedral of Saint Mary

730 m

Theatre

War Memorial Opera House

1.2 km

Gallery

Fort Mason Center

2.2 km

Mall

Westfield San Francisco Centre

1.8 km

Nearby

Event hall

The Regency Ballroom

130 m

Restaurants

Peets Coffee & Tea

40 m

601 Van Ness Ave Ste A

Tommy's Joynt

360 m

1101 Geary Blvd

Wok Shop Cafe

150 m

1307 Sutter St

Slider's Diner

200 m

1202 Sutter Street

El Super Burrito

220 m

1200 Polk St

Pita's Cafe

180 m

1380 Sutter St

Kasa Indian Eatery

270 m

1356 Polk St

Piccadilly Fish & Chips

230 m

1348 Polk St

Pho Vietnam

270 m

1406 Polk St

The New Village Cafe

310 m

1426 Polk St

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

400 m

1042 Larkin Street

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Charles

United States, May 2024

6.4/10

Staying at this hotel was a bit of a mixed experience. The rooms felt more like a hostel with private rooms, much smaller than expected. Although the beds were not very spacious, they were clean and had a kitchenette. The lack of air conditioning or even a fan was a downside, especially for a quiet room request. The location, just off Polk St, was great for exploring Union Square and nearby attractions, yet the area had an unpleasant side. The on-site manager was a plus. The dining experience with scones was okay. Overall, the facilities were basic but clean.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were more like a hostel with private rooms, smaller than expected but clean and with a kitchenette.

Service

7.0

The service was fine with an on-site manager available.

Location

7.0

The location just off Polk St was convenient to visit Union Square and had some great little restaurants and bars, but the area had a seedy side.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was basic with scones provided.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were minimal but clean and functional.

Rick

United States, December 2023

8.0/10

I had a comfortable stay at the hotel, with the quietest room option providing a peaceful experience. However, the room rates were higher than expected. The location was convenient with easy access to major routes and great dining options nearby.

Rooms

8.0

The pay-later rooms booked after 6pm were indeed quiet and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service provided was exceptional and exceeded my expectations.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location off Polk St and close to Union Square was convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience, especially the pudding option, was delightful.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities at the hotel were modern and well-maintained.

Jerry

United States, October 2023

6.6/10

Coming all the way from the UK after an exhausting 11-hour flight, I found the hotel's location to be spectacular, just off Polk St with great little restaurants and bars nearby and less than 15 minutes walk from Union Square. However, the area felt a bit on the seedy side with many people living on the street. The service was exceptional, with a polite and helpful receptionist making up for the initial difficulty in finding the check-in. The rooms, while clean, could benefit from some upgrades like double glazed windows and a fan for cooling. The hotel's proximity to a street full of bars and restaurants made for a lively atmosphere, yet it was a bit unpleasant due to the number of homeless individuals in the vicinity.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although clean, could really benefit from upgrading, especially with the noise from an old elevator that wouldn't work if someone left a door on a floor open.

Service

7.0

The receptionist was exceptionally rude, but eventually proved to be helpful once located for the check-in.

Location

6.0

The location is both great and not ideal - it's close to fantastic restaurants and bars, as well as being right across from Peet's Coffee for that morning caffeine boost. However, the prevalence of homeless individuals made the area a bit unpleasant.

Dining

8.0

I didn't have high hopes for the dining experience, but I must admit, trying some of the local sweets turned out to be a delightful surprise.

Facilities

5.0

Great location

Unpleasant area