RSA Conference 2027: Hotels & Where to Stay
5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027 Moscone Center 44,000 attendees
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Where to stay for RSA Conference 2027: the closest hotels to Moscone Center are in SoMa and Union Square, with Financial District a short ride away. The fair runs 5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027 and rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised tax invoice.
RSAC 2027 — the RSA Conference — runs 5–8 April at San Francisco's Moscone Center, the cybersecurity industry's largest annual gathering. Around 44,000 security professionals attend: CISOs and their teams, security engineers and researchers, government and intelligence-community staff, investors, and the hundreds of vendors that pack the expo floors of Moscone North and South. RSAC's four-day format, with keynotes at Moscone West and an after-hours circuit of vendor events across SoMa, keeps attendees anchored to a tight radius — which is why the hotels of SoMa, Union Square and the Financial District, all within a 20-minute walk, sell through well before spring. April in San Francisco carries steady business demand anyway, so RSAC week compounds it. This page covers the airport rail links, Moscone logistics, US entry requirements and booking tactics, with live, bookable hotel rates near Moscone Center for the 2027 conference.
Popular areas for attendees: SoMa · Union Square · Financial District.
- Hotels curated by walking time to Moscone's North, South and West buildings — the SoMa core first
- Live 4–5 star rates for 5–8 April 2027 sourced from live supplier inventory
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027
- Venue
- Moscone Center
- City
- San Francisco, USA
- Airport
- SFO
- Attendance
- 44,000
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Where to eat during RSA Conference
Moscone crowds hit SoMa hard — the good rooms book out the week badges go live. These are where tech-conference regulars actually eat, from a three-star blowout five minutes from the halls to the burger across the street.
Benu
Contemporary Asian-American tasting menu
SoMa — 5 min walk from Moscone Center
Corey Lee's flagship — three Michelin stars for over a decade, steps from the convention halls. The definitive close-the-deal dinner during Dreamforce or RSA.
Tip: Reservations open on Tock about a month ahead; block 3 hours.
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Saison
Hearth-driven Californian
SoMa — 8 min ride from Moscone
Two Michelin stars in a brick warehouse with an open wood-fire kitchen — dramatic without being hushed, with a serious wine program for client dinners.
Tip: Ask for counter seating facing the hearth.
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Tadich Grill
Classic seafood grill · since 1849
Financial District — 10 min ride from Moscone
California's oldest restaurant — white-coated waiters, wood-paneled booths, and the cioppino SF's finance crowd has lunched on for generations.
Tip: No reservations — before noon or after 1:30pm; closed Sundays.
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House of Prime Rib
Prime rib · martinis · since 1949
Van Ness — 12 min taxi from Moscone
Prime rib carved from gleaming steel carts, martinis stirred tableside — the best team-celebration dinner in the city and a guaranteed hit with visiting colleagues.
Tip: Books out weeks ahead in conference season.
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Super Duper Burgers
Burgers · shakes
Mission St — 3 min walk from Moscone
The fast, reliable badge-lanyard lunch literally across from Moscone West — burgers ground daily, organic shakes, free house pickles.
Tip: Order on the app to beat the 12:15 conference surge.
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Sightglass Coffee
Specialty coffee roastery
SoMa, 7th St — 5 min ride from Moscone West
SF's flagship third-wave roastery in a soaring two-story space — single-origin pour-overs and enough seating to prep slides between sessions.
Tip: Opens 6:30am weekdays — ideal for pre-keynote meetings.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after RSA Conference — bookable experiences in San Francisco, same account, same checkout.
While you're in San Francisco
Between meetings in the Bay Area you can catch some of the biggest franchises in US sport, all within easy reach of downtown San Francisco.
San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
NFL game-day at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara is a classic American sports experience and an easy add-on to a Silicon Valley trip.
Find ticketsGolden State Warriors (NBA)
Chase Center sits right in Mission Bay, so you can walk from a downtown hotel to watch one of the NBA's marquee teams on a weeknight.
Find ticketsSan Francisco Giants (MLB)
Oracle Park's waterfront setting makes an evening Giants game one of the most scenic ways to unwind after a conference day.
Find ticketsChase Center concerts
Major world tours route through Chase Center, so there is often an arena show on during any given business trip.
Find ticketsSan Francisco Fleet Week
The Blue Angels air shows over the Bay draw huge crowds and are free to watch from the waterfront if your trip falls in early October.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From San Francisco International (SFO)
- BART trains leave from the international terminal and reach Powell Street station in about 30 minutes; Moscone is a 10-minute walk from there
- A taxi or rideshare into SoMa takes 25–50 minutes on US-101 depending on the hour, from marked airport pickup areas
- For Monday-morning arrivals during RSAC, rail is significantly more reliable than the freeway
- BART accepts contactless bank cards and Clipper at the gates — no ticket queue needed
From Oakland (OAK) and regional options
- Oakland Airport links to BART via its automated connector; downtown San Francisco is around 45 minutes away and often cheaper to fly into
- San Jose (SJC) serves the South Bay: Caltrain from Diridon to 4th & King takes 65–90 minutes, then a short walk or Muni hop to Moscone
- Amtrak's Capitol Corridor plus BART works from Sacramento for California-based attendees
- During RSAC week, comparing all three Bay Area airports can save meaningfully on both fares and arrival-day time
Getting around during RSA Conference
Getting to Moscone Center daily
- The Muni Metro T line stops at Yerba Buena/Moscone, practically at the venue's doorstep; Powell and Montgomery stations (BART and Muni) are both about 10 minutes on foot
- RSAC spreads across Moscone North, South and West — West hosts keynotes across 4th Street, so badge and session locations dictate your best walking route
- From Union Square or Financial District hotels, walking is faster than any vehicle at 8.30am
- Expect security screening at the entrances; travelling light gets you through the bag checks faster
Around San Francisco
- Muni and BART cover the compact conference footprint; tap a contactless card or Clipper on both
- Uber, Lyft and Waymo driverless taxis are plentiful, but SoMa surge pricing kicks in when the expo closes each evening
- Most RSAC evening receptions happen within walking distance — SoMa bars, Union Square hotels and the Embarcadero
- April weather is mild (12–18°C) with occasional rain; a light jacket handles both the fog and the aggressively air-conditioned halls
Visa & entry
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Citizens of the 40+ Visa Waiver Program countries — the UK, most EU states, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore among them — enter on an ESTA for business stays up to 90 days
- Apply for the roughly US$40 ESTA at least 72 hours before travel; it remains valid for two years across multiple trips
- Canadians attending RSAC need no visa or ESTA for short business visits by air
eVisa / visa required
- Security professionals from India, China, and other non-VWP countries need a B-1 business visitor visa with an in-person interview
- Consular wait times vary from weeks to many months by post — RSAC's international audience should begin applications the moment attendance is approved
Documents to carry
- Passport valid for your entire stay, carrying your ESTA approval or B-1 visa
- RSAC registration confirmation and employer details — be ready to describe the conference plainly to the CBP officer
- Hotel confirmation and return ticket for the port-of-entry interview
US entry rules and visa processing times change frequently, so confirm the latest requirements via official US government sources or your nearest embassy before booking.
First time at RSA Conference?
- Register early and collect your badge the day before if pickup opens — Monday morning at Moscone West is the conference's densest crowd moment
- RSAC spans three Moscone buildings plus nearby session venues; map your day by building, not just by session title, because crossing 4th Street repeatedly wastes half-hours
- The expo alone fills two halls with hundreds of vendors — schedule your must-see booths, or the floor will consume your entire conference
- SoMa hotels within five minutes of Moscone go first; Union Square is the reliable second ring with better dining
- Bring business cards and a charged phone — badge scans and QR exchanges happen constantly, and power outlets in session rooms are scarce
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Thursday is the connoisseur's day — the expo winds down, queues vanish, and senior vendor staff have time for unhurried technical conversations
- The real deal-flow happens at the invite-only vendor dinners and suite events around SoMa and Union Square; cultivate those invitations weeks ahead
- Skip the Moscone lunch scrum — Yerba Buena Lane, Mission Street and the Metreon food options are minutes away and far quicker
- Walk between venues via Yerba Buena Gardens rather than Howard Street at session changeovers; it is calmer and usually faster
RSA Conference travel FAQs
When is RSA Conference 2027?
RSA Conference takes place 5 Apr to 8 Apr 2027 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA.
Where is RSA Conference held?
RSA Conference is held at Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA. The nearest airport is SFO.
Where should I stay for RSA Conference?
SoMa, within a few blocks of Moscone Center, is the prime zone — you can walk to keynotes and evening events alike. Union Square offers the largest cluster of quality hotels ten minutes away, and the Financial District suits those who prefer a quieter base 15–20 minutes on foot.
How much do hotels cost during RSA Conference?
RSAC week pushes downtown San Francisco rates well above their April norm — often to a multiple of quiet-week pricing for the SoMa properties nearest Moscone. The effect weakens with distance, so a 20-minute walk can buy a substantially better rate.
How early should I book hotels for RSA Conference?
Three to six months ahead for the walkable core; security teams that attend annually book as soon as dates are announced. With free-cancellation rates there is no downside to reserving before your conference pass is confirmed.
Which airport do I fly into for RSA Conference?
San Francisco International (SFO) — BART runs directly from the terminal to Powell Street, a ten-minute walk from Moscone, in about half an hour. Oakland (OAK) is a good alternative via BART, and San Jose (SJC) works for South Bay-based attendees despite the longer transfer.
Do I need a full conference pass for RSAC or is there an expo option?
RSAC has historically offered lower-cost expo-level passes covering the show floor and select open content, alongside full conference passes that unlock the session tracks and keynote seating. Check the current registration tiers — for vendor meetings and floor browsing alone, an expo pass often suffices.
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Hotels near Moscone Center
The closest hotels to the venue, with indicative nightly rates refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above.
| Hotel | Distance to venue | From per night |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Marriott Marquis★★★★ | 309m | $1,701 |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown Soma Hotel★★★★ | 324m | $1,294 |
| The Mosser★★★ | 343m | $165 |
| Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco★★★★★ | 463m | $1,853 |
| King George Hotel★★★★★ | 769m | $485 |
| Warfield Hotel★★★ | 814m | $411 |
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