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The historically Latin area of San Francisco known as the Mission District is located south of Market Street and east of the Castro District. The Mission District is a vibrant, culturally rich area where music, art, sidewalk activities and community services thrive. One of the least expensive areas of San Francisco, many young residents and travelers are drawn to the area. The Mission District is home to many cheap, but reputable hotels. - Named one of the 10 best places to stay by National Geographic Traveler, The Element Hotel has private rooms as well as hostel-style rooms. Rooms at The Element include free continental breakfast. The Element has an on-site café, laundry facilities, a computer room and a lounge for relaxing and getting to know other travelers. The Element is a gay-friendly hotel. Room rates vary by season, and as of 2010, hostel-style rooms start at $25.
Element Hotel
2516 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-4100
elementshotel.com - The El Capitan also has private rooms as well as hostel-style rooms. A faith-based hotel, El Capitan is nondiscriminating and strives to enrich the lives of young people. El Capitan has a community kitchen area, a common area lounge and Internet access. Rates vary per season, and as of 2010, beds can be booked for as low as $12 per night.
El Capitan Hotel
2361 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-1597
www.elcapitanhotel.com - Located in the middle of the Mission District's famed "Restaurant Row," the Hotel Tropicana offers rooms with microwaves and refrigerators, Internet access and cable TV that includes HBO. The Hotel Tropicana is just two blocks from the BART commuter train station, and as of 2010, nightly rates average around $30. Affordable weekly and monthly rates are also offered.
Hotel Tropicana
663 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 701-7666
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Element Hotel
El Capitan Hotel
Hotel Tropicana
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