RSA Conference

Where to Stay for the RSA Conference: Hotel Julian, San Francisco

Each spring, the world’s leading cybersecurity experts, IT executives, and policy makers converge in San Francisco for the RSA Conference—a multi-day event filled with groundbreaking keynotes, technical trainings, and security innovation. Hosted at Moscone Center, it’s the cornerstone of the global cybersecurity calendar.

If you’re heading to RSA, Hotel Julian provides a smart, stylish alternative to the usual conference scene. With modern rooms, curated design, and brunch every Saturday and Sunday at Carlotta’s Cocktail and Wine Bar, Julian offers a stay that balances business, comfort, and just the right amount of calm.

About the RSA Conference

With a mission to advance global cybersecurity awareness and innovation, the RSA Conference is where public and private sectors align, vendors unveil cutting-edge products, and industry leaders shape the future of information security.

???? When It Happens:

The RSA Conference is typically held in early May at Moscone Center. In 2025, it’s expected to run May 5–8, bringing tens of thousands of attendees to downtown San Francisco.

RSA highlights include:

  • Keynotes from industry giants, CISOs, and security futurists

  • Hundreds of breakout sessions, labs, and interactive trainings

  • An expansive expo floor with the latest in threat detection and AI-driven defense

  • Networking events, analyst briefings, and closed-door strategy sessions

  • Global representation across sectors—finance, defense, healthcare, tech, and policy

Hotel Julian: A Boutique Hotel with Easy Access to RSA

While not located on top of Moscone, Hotel Julian offers convenient access via car, rideshare, or public transit—making it ideal for attendees who want breathing room between the conference floor and their guest room. Set just off Union Square, Julian is designed for professionals who appreciate thoughtful details, quiet corners, and a little mood with their morning coffee.

Why RSA attendees prefer Hotel Julian:

  • Quick access to Moscone Center by car or Muni

  • Quiet, design-driven rooms perfect for end-of-day decompression

  • Exhibit A, our rotating outdoor sculpture program for a dose of inspiration

  • Carlotta’s Cocktail and Wine Bar—offering brunch every Saturday and Sunday and a relaxed space to connect after a high-security week

Julian brings just the right balance of proximity and perspective for RSA week.

Weekend Brunch at Carlotta’s: Reset, Reconnect, Refuel

After days of zero-day vulnerabilities and vendor meetings, you’ve earned a slower pace. Brunch at Carlotta’s is served every Saturday and Sunday, offering elevated small plates, smart cocktails, and a loungey setting for debriefing with colleagues—or finally silencing your notifications.

Start your morning right, whether you're continuing RSA conversations or closing the laptop until Monday.

Planning Your RSA Conference Stay?

Hotels near Moscone Center fill fast during the RSA Conference. If you're asking where to stay for RSA in San Francisco, Hotel Julian offers a boutique experience with easy access to the convention, and an atmosphere that understands security professionals need more than Wi-Fi—they need a reset.

Book your stay at Hotel Julian—where the encryption ends, but the hospitality begins.