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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.

M
Mateusz
From
Poland
How lovely and welcoming environment. Hassle-free experience with a great host. Do believe there is no better place in San Francisco that offers such value for money. Add to that superb location and safety and you've got your place to stay 😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 675 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.

H
Hoai Phong
From
Vietnam
It’s amazing, clean and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,369 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.

T
Tsu-Yang
From
Taiwan
Amazing location near the bay and wonderful staff. Serving coffee, tea, milk, oat, and yogurt in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,323 reviews
Price from
US$129.28
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, 1,862 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.

E
Eliza
From
Australia
Very comfortable beds, very nice privacy design in the dorm. Each bunk had a small shelf and charging port next the the bed. Big storage lockers. The 4 bed bunk room also had its own toilet and bathroom which is also nice for a hostel. Everything was clean, very nice modern design, nice lighting and heating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,174 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!

V
Vivian
From
New Zealand
Staff has been really cool and helpful all the way through. There is music every night!!! The room was clean and quiet, bathroom facilities were clean. I saw comments about plumbing issues but everything was fine when I stayed here. Would 10/10 recommend :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 609 reviews
Price from
US$99.75
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.

A
Annettte
From
United Kingdom
Amazing building with a great kitchen and common area. The staff were super friendly and there were activities offered every day of the week. The location was also fantastic, with good transport links in a beautiful part of town. I wish I could’ve stayed longer because I had the most fun ever
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 930 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, 2,614 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.

T
Tamy
From
Ecuador
The best location in SF, everything is near. Room was comfy and bathroom was clean. The staff was very nice. Check in and check out was easy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviews
Price from
US$80.50
1 night, 2 adults

Podshare San Francisco Marina

Marina District, San Francisco

Well located in the Marina District district of San Francisco, Podshare San Francisco Marina is situated 2.4 km from Ghirardelli Square, 3.6 km from University Of San Francisco and 3.7 km from...

P
Pauline
From
France
This hostel is really nice. The staff are really welcoming, it's comfortable and not too big. There aren't many showers, but it works because it's not too crowded.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
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 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Luz Hotel

San Francisco
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

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.

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...

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in San Francisco and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

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

From US$91.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 64 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$77.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 445 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

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Avg. price/night: US$115.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 675 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$109
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,174 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.
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Thais
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$115.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 675 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.
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Shelby
Solo traveller