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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring a shared lounge and free WiFi, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel is located in San Francisco, a 12-minute walk from Union Square and 0.8 miles from Moscone Center.

D
Denise
From
Netherlands
Met great people, nice that there is free breakfast, cool events in communal area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 604 reviews
Price from
$81.72
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within a 17-minute walk of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

L
Leslie
From
Norway
The staff was very helpful in getting my information registered when I was having a hard time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,255 reviews
Price from
$57.80
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Samesun San Francisco is located in San Francisco, 1.6 miles from Crissy Field East Beach and a 9-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square.

N
Nikolina Pavlic
From
Norway
It was an amazing stay and great location. Our room was big, comfortable and clean. There are many great breakfast spots around, cute coffee shops, and we managed to visit all famous landmarks by feet! Staff is very kind, and they were always happy to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,267 reviews
Price from
$142.61
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.

P
Pravin
From
India
The incredible value you get for the price is insane. Plus the location could not have been better. Definitely very easy to go around anywhere. Also they have postcards you can send from right there. Highly recommend for anyone on a budget visiting sf.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,038 reviews
Price from
$89.10
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Union Square, San Francisco

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

M
MotoRetro
From
Spain
Everything, people at the shared coach room or the kitchen, breakfast and helpful people at the desk. Walking distance from moscone and nice restaurants
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,423 reviews
Price from
$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!

A
Aviaja
From
Denmark
Such a cool hotel, great location and great staff. The shared bathrooms were very nice and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
Price from
$95
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.

D
Diego
From
Mexico
What not to like? Great location, amazing place, friendly and super helpful staff. One of the best places in San Francisco. The beds are super comfortable, the kitchen is huge and the breakfast is fantastic. No to mention the great ballroom which is really cozy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
Price from
$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.

S
Smith
From
Canada
Quiet, nice location close to everything, good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,761 reviews
Price from
$66.15
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
Tatiana Ushakova
From
Russia
This hostel is really underrated. I stayed in some other hostels in SF with better rating for the same price range (like Green Tortoise or Samesun), and this one is imo the best: Its very clean, I like that in the mixed dorm rooms I stayed there have shutters on windows so you dont wake up from the sun in the room and can sleep more if stayed late, the beds are comfortable, the checkin is 24 hr and you can check in in the last moment or arrive late from airport, the shower has great smelling shampu and soap, they can provide hair drier. Its warm even in cold month. The only think is that there is not much space to work there, but this was not too big problem for me as there were some caffees nearby open relatively late
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,224 reviews
Price from
$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.

B
Brendan OConnor
From
United States
the people are great, ver was helpful rediscovering the area and albert was very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
$144
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Luz Hotel

    San Francisco
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 187 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Marina District district of San Francisco, Podshare San Francisco Marina is located a 15-minute walk from Crissy Field East Beach, 1.5 miles from Ghirardelli Square and 2.2...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 604 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $103.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,423 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 604 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 traveler

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