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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.

R
Ralph Wandolph
From
Hong Kong
Great staff, great location, good breakfast, very inclusive and friendly environment!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 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.

G
Gökhan
From
Turkey
Stayed 11 nights here, Great location, great hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,365 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.

P
Paula
From
Peru
everything was great, staff very friendly and helpful ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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
Tim
From
Liechtenstein
Amazing location, supermarket close by, walking distance to the pear area, friendly staff, self service laundry room, big kitchen and chill out area,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,869 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.

S
Samuel
From
Spain
Nice price, great staff, very clean and good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,189 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, 611 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.

J
Jesica
From
Argentina
Amazing, the place, the people. It was just perfect. I would strongly recommend it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 931 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, 2,616 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.

A
Alessandro
From
Italy
great position, the staff is really kind and in the big and clean room you can find everything you need!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,184 reviews
Price from
US$80.50
1 night, 2 adults

Perramont Hotel

The Castro, San Francisco

Located 5 minutes’ walk from Duboce Park, this San Francisco hotel is located in the Castro District. The Castro Theatre, shops and cafes are 10 minutes’ walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in rooms.

A
Aline
From
France
The room was spotless clean .... I mean SPOTLESS clean !!! Bed was very comfortable. Modern furniture. Excellent location. Hotel is safe. Shared bathroom (separate shower and toilet) was clean. Towels are provided and changed everyday.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$65.10
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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,323 reviews

Save money on hostels in San Francisco and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 478 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

Luz Hotel

San Francisco
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 165 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

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...

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$115.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 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, 3,189 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$115.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 673 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