Recommended Hotel: 1906 Mission
Why: Cozy Atmosphere, Complimentary Snacks Daily, Affordable Rates
You’ll find the 1906 Mission right next to the 16th Street BART station. It’s the only hotel in walking distance of the BART station, but it would be a great choice even if it had competition. The average nightly rate is just $116 on weekdays and $170 on weekends. Guests appreciate the cozy decor and availability of complimentary tea, coffee, water, cookies, and fruit throughout the day. Bathrooms are shared, which we know can be a dealbreaker for some, but the bathrooms received very few complaints and many compliments on cleanliness in online reviews. Guests have expressed appreciation for the bathrobes available in each room. All in all, the 1906 Mission seems like a relaxing place to stay.
Neighborhood Vibe: The 16th Street BART station is in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. It’s a vibrant city neighborhood that changes dramatically block by block. Some areas are full of hipsters, others are marked by corner bodegas and taquerias, and others should be avoided at night. It’s a great place to stay if you want to stray off the beaten path, but not too far. 
Getting Around: From The Mission, it’s about 35 minutes to SFO Airport on public transit and 45 minutes to Oakland International Airport. It’s just one stop to Powell St. and the ride is less than five minutes. 
What to Eat: If you want to dig into the Mexican and South American food scene in the Mission, La Oaxaqueña and Chile Lindo Empanadas are an easy walk from the BART station. Mission Cheese is one of the great hipster restaurants in the area where you can pair a cheese flight with wine and housemade pickles. 
Things to Do: Dolores Park is a great place to look out over San Francisco, relax, and do some people watching. Shopping in The Mission is also a lot of fun because there are a number of indepently run, quirky shops including three bookstores and a Pirate Supply Store. In the evenings, there are lots of great cocktail bars to try like Trick Dog. 
