AGU26 Annual Meeting 2026 hotels: where to stay
7 to 11 Dec 2026 Moscone Center, San Francisco Book: by 19 Nov 2026 (AGU hotels)Independent guide
Hotels by time to the hall
Times are to Moscone North and South, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated. Some AGU sessions are at the Marriott Marquis and the InterContinental, next to Moscone.
On foot · up to 10 min
- Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA50 3rd St
- Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel2 New Montgomery St
On foot · 11 to 15 min
On foot · over 15 min
14 hotels within a 15 min walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 10 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 45 min scale.
Compare the walk to every hall
| Hotel | North & South | West |
|---|---|---|
| W San Francisco | 3 min | 5 min |
| Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa | 5 min | 3 min |
| San Francisco Marriott Marquis | 7 min | 3 min |
| The Mosser Hotel | 8 min | 3 min |
| The St. Regis San Francisco | 4 min | 6 min |
| InterContinental San Francisco | 7 min | 4 min |
| Hotel Zelos San Francisco | 8 min | 4 min |
| Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA | 6 min | 6 min |
| The Pickwick Hotel | 10 min | 6 min |
| Hotel Zetta San Francisco | 10 min | 6 min |
| Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco | 7 min | 7 min |
| citizenM San Francisco Union Square | 11 min | 7 min |
| Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel | 8 min | 9 min |
| The Clancy, Autograph Collection | 8 min | 10 min |
On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.
The short answer
- AGU hotels until 19 NovMaritz is the only authorized housing company; booking closes 19 Nov 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT. Compare what is still available here.
- Hotels next to the sessionsThe Marriott Marquis and the InterContinental host some AGU sessions; W San Francisco is about 3 minutes on foot from Moscone North and South, on our walking route.
- Five daysWorkshops and badge pickup on Sunday 6 Dec; the meeting runs Monday to Friday and ends at 1 pm on 11 Dec.
- BART from both airportsBART runs from SFO and Oakland airport to downtown; Powell St and Montgomery St are two blocks from Moscone.
Save money: stay a little further away
Rates usually drop once you accept a short ride. How much you save depends on the dates, so compare live prices for your stay.
Near SFO and Millbrae, on BART
Hotels by the airport and Millbrae station; BART runs from the SFO International Terminal to the downtown stations in 25 to 30 minutes, then two blocks on foot.
- Hotels near SFO and Millbrae
Downtown Oakland, on BART
Across the Bay. BART runs to Powell St and Montgomery St, two blocks from Moscone; check bart.gov for the last trains at night.
- Hotels in Downtown Oakland
See what's still available for your dates
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Getting around during AGU Annual Meeting
We have no verified transport details for AGU Annual Meeting yet. General information for the Moscone Center:
- From SFO by BARTBART runs from the SFO International Terminal to the downtown San Francisco stations in 25 to 30 minutes. Powell St and Montgomery St stations are two blocks from Moscone.
- Muni MetroYerba Buena/Moscone station is across the street from the venue.
- CaltrainThe San Francisco station is at 4th and King Streets (700 4th St), about 18 minutes on foot from Moscone North and South by our estimate.
- FerryFrom the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, surface and subway lines connect to Moscone.
- ParkingMoscone has no on-site parking; use the garages nearby or public transit.
When to book for AGU Annual Meeting
General advice for events at the Moscone Center; we have no booking data specific to AGU Annual Meeting yet.
- Now: if you exhibit or speak, check your event's official housing first; otherwise book a free-cancellation rate as soon as you know you are going.
- Closer to the date: re-check prices for your exact nights and switch if a closer or cheaper room appears.
Expected demand: high. Book: by 19 Nov 2026 (AGU hotels). Booking times for all events at the Moscone
AGU Annual Meeting 2026 at a glance
AGU Annual Meeting 2026: The largest gathering of Earth and space scientists, by the American Geophysical Union, with researchers from more than 100 countries.
- Dates7 to 11 Dec 2026
- RegistrationFrom USD 435: the lowest public pass on the organizer's site, checked 11 Oct 2026.
- Exhibit hall hoursMon 7 Dec from 1:30 pm, Tue 8 and Wed 9 Dec 10 am to 4:30 pm, Thu 10 Dec 10 am to 1 pm.
- Badge pickupOpens Sunday 6 Dec, 1 to 7 pm; most sessions start at 8:30 am.
- Welcome ReceptionTuesday 8 Dec, 6 to 7:30 pm.
- SizeAGU says the meeting convenes 25,000+ attendees from 100+ countries.
Official site: agu.org. This guide is independent and not part of AGU or its housing program.
AGU Annual Meeting hotel questions
When is the AGU26 Annual Meeting?
From Monday 7 to Friday 11 Dec 2026 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, with workshops and badge pickup on Sunday 6 Dec. It ends at 1 pm on Friday.
Is the AGU Fall Meeting still in San Francisco?
Yes. AGU now calls it the Annual Meeting; the 2026 meeting, AGU26, is at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Which hotels are closest to Moscone for AGU?
W San Francisco is about 3 minutes, The St. Regis about 4 minutes and the Marriott Marquis about 7 minutes on foot from Moscone North and South, on our walking route.
What is the AGU hotel deadline?
Book through Maritz, the only authorized housing company, by 19 Nov 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT; an AGU account is needed.
How much is AGU26 registration?
A one-day in-person registration is USD 435. A full regular non-member registration is USD 1,050 until 5 Nov, USD 1,170 from 6 Nov and USD 1,320 on site.
About this guide
VenueNights is independent and not affiliated with the American Geophysical Union, Maritz or the Moscone Center.