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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.

P
Petr
From
Czech Republic
Amazing atmosphere. I got here many new friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 649 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.

M
Mariana
From
Brazil
Good location, private and comfortable bed, great staff and very good common areas!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,340 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, 4,305 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.

K
Kelly
From
Canada
The location!! Easy to walk just about anywhere. Great scenic views. Helpful staff. Friendly people from all over. Lots of activities indoors and out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,927 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.

H
Huong
From
Vietnam
I didn’t try breakfast at the hostel but from what I saw it was pretty typical breakfast meals that they offered. There are also an oven and a microwave to heat up your food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,257 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!

Z
Zeyla
From
Romania
The amazing music played on the hallway, the privacy of the capsule beds, the cleaneliness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 634 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
Maria del mar
From
Spain
Shared breakfast with people from all over the world
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 937 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
Kristyna
From
Czech Republic
The room looked exactly like on the pictures. We also received free upgrade to VIP which included wine in our room, lunch and free uber to the airport. Really appreciate it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,648 reviews
Price from
US$87.84
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.

E
Eitan
From
Israel
Very clean, modern, great location. Not sure why it has this rating, should have been much higher. A lot of small things that make the experience great - shampoo in the shower, big kitchen with free coffee, multiple public showers for before/after checkout Really recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,229 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...

I
Isobel
From
United Kingdom
Lovely staff, comfy beds and great facilities. Overall great stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
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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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Luz Hotel

San Francisco
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 170 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, 499 reviews

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

From US$99.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 57 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 4.8
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 652 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$82.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,246 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 652 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