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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.

B
Bianca
From
Brazil
I absolutely loved my stay! I was warmly welcomed from the very beginning, and Karen at the front desk was truly wonderful and she even made a delicious BBQ for us! The place is super clean, with plenty of bathrooms, which made everything very comfortable. I definitely want to come back and stay for more days next time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Location 9.7
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.

H
Herman
From
Canada
Great location, clean rooms & utilities, comfortable pod-like beds, and great & caring management. Strongly recommend! Good job Darren 🫡
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,269 reviews
Location 8.9
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.

A
ATTILA
From
Romania
location is very good, excellent price, very clean room and bathroom, access via keycard, breakfast (very basic) included, elevator, staff also friendly, very quiet and safe neighborhood, great value for money overall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,280 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
$141.69
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.

A
Abdulbaki
From
Turkey
It was the greatest hostel I ever had stayed. Really good location very kind staff you can easily get socialized. Very close to golden bridge and fisherman’s wharf
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$68.40
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.

B
Bruna
From
Brazil
The room is big, the bed is very comfortable, the place is very well located close to public transportation and many restaurants/stores, etc. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is bread, butter, boiled eggs, apples, coffee, tea, cereals, milk and jam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,397 reviews
Location 9.0
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!

L
Ludovico
From
Italy
Ampli and guitar ready for you in the room to play with.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$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.

C
Chen
From
Switzerland
Staff was very helpful and nice. Rooms are clean and quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 963 reviews
Location 9.2
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.

J
Jamila
From
Italy
The property was really lovely and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,735 reviews
Location 8.4
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.

E
Esther
From
Kenya
It’s so good, very comfortable beds, very clean, met a lot people and the beds again are very good. Fresh air in the rooms and the fact that there are good showers and a lovely lobby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,234 reviews
Location 8.5
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
Biljana Dojcinovic
From
Serbia
The location, the friendly and helpful staff, cleaniness of sheets and bathroom and shower areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Location 7.6
Price from
$144
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Luz Hotel

    San Francisco
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 186 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 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

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

    From $83.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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...

  • In a prime location in the Sunset District district of San Francisco, Spacious Room in Modern House with Shared Kitchen & Full Amenities is located 3.3 miles from Lands End, 4.4 miles from University...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 602 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, 3,397 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, 602 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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