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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel offers accommodation in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.3 km from Moscone Center.

Ž
Željko
From
Croatia
Hostel is at perfect location in walking distance from all important must see atractions in San Francisco center. Staff is friendly and helpful and it was best place to meet interesting people from all over the world. It was fun to be at the top roof of hostel on BBQ, sorrounded with San Francisco downtown buildings by night. I would recomend the hostel to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$89.60
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within 1.4 km of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

A
Anuranjan
From
India
Neat, clean, warm and comfortable place to stay! Comfy beds, All the facilities are available like kitchen, dining area etc & well maintained too. easily accessible & located in prime location. Would like to visit again in future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews
Price from
US$57.80
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz.

M
Mototourer
From
Slovenia
The staff was super nice and very helpful. Everything was very clean: room, bed, linen, bathroom/shower. Very nice place to Stay in San Francisco. The Samesun Team members made my stay really special by being kind and giving informations for an amazing stay in SF
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,279 reviews
Price from
US$134.96
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Marina District, San Francisco

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this hostel in a waterfront park features free WiFi throughout the property. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests, and daily activities are offered.

T
Terence
From
New Zealand
This hostel is located in a great area in a park near fisherman’s wharf and within biking distance of the bridge
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,946 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Union Square, San Francisco

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel boasts a central location, just a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining in Union Square.

R
Reece
From
Canada
Everything was great, awesome vibe, free breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,278 reviews
Price from
US$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

Polk Gulch, San Francisco

Music-themed boutique hotel & hostel with live music, karaoke, and an electrifying social scene!

M
Marketa
From
Czech Republic
The accomodation was great, I appreciated specially the capsule-like beds which were spacious and afforded enough privacy. The bathrooms were very clean and constantly being cleaned. 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 640 reviews
Price from
US$109.25
1 night, 2 adults

Green Tortoise Hostel

North Beach, San Francisco

Located in the lively North Beach Little Italy district, this San Francisco hostel is just minutes walking to the renowned neighborhoods like Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square.

M
Miriam
From
Germany
great location; very social hostel, easy to meet people with daily evening events; a lot of bathrooms with single showers which was great; great community areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 939 reviews
Price from
US$59.71
1 night, 2 adults

Orange Village Hostel

Union Square, San Francisco

Located in Central San Francisco, Orange Village Hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Union Square. A fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi access are featured at this hostel.

K
KI
From
Hong Kong
Free Breakfast!!! The waffle with Peanut and Nutella is unbeatable! And you can get banana and yogurt everyday. Milk, coffee, tea, cereal. It's a perfect morning!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,655 reviews
Price from
US$107.10
1 night, 2 adults

Amsterdam Hostel

Union Square, San Francisco

Conveniently located just 8 minutes' walk from San Francisco’s fashionable Union Square, Amsterdam Hostel places guests in Central San Francisco.

G
Geraldine
From
Mexico
Great hostel. The room was very clean with nice decoration. Every bed has its own drawer where you can place your suitcase and luggage with a padlock. The kitchen and common areas are very nice with good space and a lot of places where you can charge your phone or whatever you need. Great location, you can walk to different places like union square.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,256 reviews
Price from
US$80.50
1 night, 2 adults

Luz Hotel

Theater District, San Francisco

Built in 1907, this San Francisco hotel is 10 minutes’ walk to Union Square. Free WiFi and a TV with HBO film channels are offered in all guest rooms.

V
Vicki
From
Australia
Clean Hotel at a Great price. Staff went above and beyond to be helpful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews

    This San Francisco hostel is conveniently located within 5 minutes’ walk of Union Square. Each guest room includes free Wi-Fi.

    From US$139.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.4
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Ideally situated in the North Beach district of San Francisco, SF Travelers Inn is situated 700 metres from Coit Tower, 1.4 km from Union Square and 1.5 km from Pier 39.

    From US$72.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.9
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 461 reviews

    This San Francisco hostel is located 3 blocks from cable cars and the Civic Center. The hostel features a full-service kitchen and rooftop balcony with views of downtown.

    From US$58.75 per night
  • Situated in San Francisco, within 7.1 km of University Of San Francisco and 10 km of San Francisco City Hall, Spacious Room in Modern House with Shared Kitchen & Full Amenities offers free WiFi...

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  • Avg. price/night: US$146.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
    Great location, lots of daily activities and recommendations for things to do in the area. Something they do that I haven't seen any other hostel do is the bunk beds are attached to the walls. That means they don't move around or make a noise which is a big positive if you have a restless sleeper in the bed above or below you. Overall it is a quiet hostel during the night
    Guest review by
    Jeff
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$103.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,278 reviews
    Great location, easy to walk around and really safe. The facilities are great. And the hostel was very clean. I would stay there again for sure.
    Guest review by
    Thais
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$146.40
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
    This place is one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The location of the hostel is perfect and it’s in a nice and safe place. I would definitely be back to this place in the future.
    Guest review by
    Shelby
    Solo traveller