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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. The property is around 1.2 km from Coit Tower, 2.3 km from Pier 39 and 2.5 km from Ghirardelli Square. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen. This hostel was my home away from home on my San Francisco trip for 10 nights. The atmosphere was really friendly, and it was easy to make friends with my fellow backpackers. The staff was also very friendly and helpful, and I was very impressed with my hostel experience overall! I highly recommend anyone to stay here if they want to feel at home when they travel!

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9.2
Wonderful
609 reviews
Price from
$41.14
per night

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. The property is situated 1.7 km from Union Square, 2.6 km from Ghirardelli Square and 3.1 km from Moscone Center. Pier 39 is 4 km from the hostel and Coit Tower is 4 km away. The staff was very helpful & friendly, and the first-class pod was just perfect for us! Modern, clean, and in good position. The common area was great too with unlimited coffee and teas and they are very careful to not make waste and not use plastics. One of the best hostels I've ever been if not the best!

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8.5
Very Good
1,283 reviews
Price from
$28.05
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz. The property is around 2.2 km from Pier 39, 1.8 km from Coit Tower and 3.1 km from San Francisco City Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.6 km from Crissy Field East Beach.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Everything was excellent 👍🏻

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8.5
Very Good
4,286 reviews
Price from
$34.88
per night

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.

Shared bathroom facilities are offered for both dormitory-style guest rooms and private guest rooms at HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel. Towels and linens are provided. We loved the location very much. Its close to Fisherman’s Wharf. We felt safe to walk in the area at Night too. You Can see the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from the windows in the room. There is a free breakfast, which is a really nice option. They serve great coffee, which you Can enjoy while you enjoy the view. People were friendly. There was a good Vibe at the hostel. We didnt experienced to wait for the bathroom.

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8.3
Very Good
2,028 reviews
Price from
$33.08
per night

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel boasts a central location, just a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining in Union Square. This hostel features both shared dorms and private rooms, and select rooms include an ensuite bathroom, sink, and mirror. The private room was amazing and being able to cook your own food and leave your luggage at checkout for a few hours is really useful! This place was amazing just for that. Honestly the best place for the price, and some of the most friendly staff we've encountered in all our trips.

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8.1
Very Good
3,404 reviews
Price from
$31.50
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hostel is within 1.5 km of Pacific Avenue. This is one of the cutest hostels I’ve ever been to! Everything is well organized and clean. The rooms were great and all of the staff is insanely friendly. I would totally recommend. The location is directly at the beach and in a safe and quiet neighborhood. The stay was so good that I extended it:)

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8.9
Excellent
179 reviews
Price from
$48.30
per night

Music-themed boutique hotel & hostel with live music, karaoke, and an electrifying social scene!

Unwind in our stylish music-themed private rooms or experience our futuristic sleep capsules for a uniquely comfortable stay. Relax in our newly renovated common areas or grab a bite and cocktail at our lively onsite bar & restaurant. The location is amazing. There are a lot of restaurants close by and in a good neighborhood.

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8.1
Very Good
672 reviews
Price from
$33.25
per night

Shared dormitory accommodation is offered by Green Tortoise Hostels San Francisco. Our Grand Ballroom is the heart of the hostel where people make friends and unforgettable memories. The ballroom, where musicians are always invited to play, has a pool table, ping pong table, books, games, and complimentary tea throughout the day. We also have a new designated quiet "Digital Nomad work space" We provide free Wi-Fi. Just off of the ballroom we have a fully equipped kitchen that is open 24 hours a day for you to use. We provide a guest fridge for you to store food, liquor, whatever you want! Find a self guided neighborhood discount tour at the desk for all the best local businesses! I enjoyed my stay, i would recommend it if you want to be in a centric area. I took the bus literally everywhere. Also, I meet a lot of cool people from Germany, South Korea, Mexico, England, and Spain;There is a good vibe. The common area is very nice to hangout or work. I also liked the breakfast system. Don't be shy, literally almost everyone there is kind. They have fun activities going on during the week that you can participate and meet people on the bars near the hostel.

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8.6
Excellent
962 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

All rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Limantour Lodge also boast a city view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Love this western exposure natural location. Gorgeous and clean hotel. I felt so at home I wish I could live here.

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8.1
Very Good
45 reviews
Price from
$194.70
per night

Hostel Style Shared Room is located in Daly City, within 12 km of University Of San Francisco and 15 km of Lands End Lookout Visitor Center. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and luggage storage space. I highly recommend this establishment. The experience I have had here has been overwhelmingly positive, and notably, it is my first time staying at a hostel. I appreciate the fact that people respect your personal belongings and the stay here is quiet and comfortable.

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8.7
Excellent
23 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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