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HI San Francisco City Center Hostel

685 Ellis Street, Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA – Show map

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*8.2* Asian Art Museum: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

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Good 1,686 reviews 7.8
  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Facilities

    8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

  • Location

    6.3

The rooms were cleaned every day. The common area was the best thing, very comfortable and easy to get talking to other travelers. The 1$ deal for pancakes/eggs is amazing.

Armin, Austria

Ckean rooms, staff waspolite and answered questions about the city for me breakfast great deal .met people from all over the glibe

Douglas, USA

Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helped with all of my questions. Breakfasts were nice, with fresh fruits. Bathroom cleaned frequently, which was very good.

Olga, Australia

Very comfortable room with a great bed and daily cleaning service.

Cindy, Netherlands

The staff were excellet and helped me with a problem I had. Also, the breakfast was great and served until late.

Dor, Israel

Extra dollar for Eggs/Pancakes after 8:30 AM (4 Eggs/4 Pancakes/Combo) Eggs were scrambled; pancakes were pretty good

Alyssa, Barbados

This hostel had a great atmosphere - the interior was kooky and artsy with much to look at. The included breakfast was great and for an extra $1 you can have eggs and the best pancakes - perfect start to a day on the hop in SF. Staff in the kitchen lovely - great option for your next stay in the Bay. Don’t be put off by the area - it’s called Tenderloin for a reason:)

Katie, Australia

I like this place which is close to downtown, nice, clean, friendly staff, good enviroment, entertaining.. all the good things.

Ngan, USA

Everything about the hostel is awesome! Great property!

Jimenaperezdeo, Mexico

Good wifi, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff. The building is also beautiful and has a lift. The facilities are great and its a nice hostel where to chill.

Isha, Canada

Staff

8.3
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Stay in the heart of San Francisco – Show map

Located less than 1 miles away from Union Square shops and bars, this hostel features 3 lounge areas, a cafe and bar. All shared and private rooms offer free WiFi. A free continental breakfast is served daily.

Styled in vintage decor, each room at HI San Francisco City Center Hostel offers a free locker (guests must provide their own lock). Private rooms feature a writing desk and a seating area. Premium private rooms include an iPod docking station.

Staff led movie nights, walking tours and dinners are offered. A 24-hour reception greets guests of HI San Francisco City Center Hostel. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and shared common area. Vending machines featuring snacks are located on site.

With attractions such as the Asian Art Museum, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and City Hall, San Francisco’s Civic Center is just 6 minutes’ walk from this centrally located hostel. The iconic Fillmore music venue is 10 minutes’ bus ride away.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Francisco! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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HI San Francisco City Center Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 15 May 2013.
Hotel Chain: Hostelling International USA

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Room size 160 ft²

Offering free WiFi, this room offers 1 double bed (sleeps 1 or 2), a seating area, a writing desk, an iPod docking station and a private en suite bathroom with shower and bathtub. A continental breakfast is provided.

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Featuring free WiFi, this shared dormitory room offers free in-room lockers (guests should bring a pad-lock or purchase at front desk). A continental breakfast is provided.

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Room size 160 ft²

Featuring free WiFi, this shared dormitory room offers free in-room lockers (guests should bring a pad-lock or purchase at front desk). A continental breakfast is provided.

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Featuring free WiFi, this private room features a writing desk, a seating area and an in-room safe. A free daily continental breakfast is provided.

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We've been working in hostels in the area for 16 years combined, and can say without a doubt that City Center is THE BEST! We're particularly partial to the local beer on tap in our bar, and the very SF feel of our mystic lounge.. trippy man!

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Closest landmarks

  • Asian Art Museum 0.3 miles
  • The Regency Ballroom 0.3 miles
  • San Francisco City Hall 0.3 miles
  • Golden Gate Theatre 0.4 miles
  • BART - Civic Center Station 0.4 miles
  • Herbst Theatre 0.4 miles
  • St. Mary's Cathedral 0.4 miles
  • Orpheum Theatre 0.4 miles
  • Curran Theatre 0.4 miles
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 0.4 miles

Most popular landmarks

  • Union square 0.6 miles
  • Lombard Street 1.2 miles
  • Coit Tower 1.4 miles
  • Ghirardelli Square 1.5 miles
  • AT&T Park 1.5 miles
  • Pier 39 1.8 miles
  • Alcatraz 2.9 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge 3.8 miles
  • Fox Theater Oakland 8.2 miles
  • Paramount Theater 8.3 miles

Restaurants and markets

  • Brenda's French Soul Food Restaurant 0.2 miles

Closest airports

  • Oakland International Airport 11.6 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport 11.7 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport 39.5 miles

What travellers love about this location

10 “Quite possibly the best hostel I've ever stayed in. Staff are fabulous, generous and helpful. The bar, kitchen, lounge are all really inviting, comfortable, social spaces with a cool vibe. Good breakfast options. The shared dorms are well set up with proper lockers, small lights, outlets for each bunk. Excellent location to get around on foot or public transport.”
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Canada Canada
7.5 “Great location, right in the centre of San Francisco. Staff were in general, friendly and helpful.”
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anthony
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8.8 “Most staff are very nice and always offer in-time help. Location is really good. 3 mins walk to bus station and 10 mins walk to bart train. Warm and pretty decoration of public area.”
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Facilities of HI San Francisco City Center Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

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  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Good coffee!
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
  • Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 32 per day.

  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily maid service
General
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
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  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Greek
  • German

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All children are welcome.

Extra beds are not available.

Children's cots/cribs are not available.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Hostelling International is a member based organization. Guests must present a membership card at check-in or pay a membership fee of USD 3 per night. Please contact the property for more details.

Hostel can only honor parties of 8 persons maximum. If you have more than 8 persons in your party, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Please note: Parties travelling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room.

All guests may not reside within San Francisco city limits.

Guests may only stay up to 14 nights in a calendar year. Please note, reservations do not have to be for consecutive dates.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    What guests loved the most:

    “The rooms were cleaned every day. The common area was the best thing, very comfortable and easy to get talking to other travelers. The 1$ deal for pancakes/eggs is amazing.”
    Armin
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    Austria
    “Ckean rooms, staff waspolite and answered questions about the city for me breakfast great deal .met people from all over the glibe”
    Douglas
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    “Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helped with all of my questions. Breakfasts were nice, with fresh fruits. Bathroom cleaned frequently, which was very good.”
    Olga
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    “Very comfortable room with a great bed and daily cleaning service.”
    Cindy
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    “The staff were excellet and helped me with a problem I had. Also, the breakfast was great and served until late.”
    Dor
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    Israel
    “Extra dollar for Eggs/Pancakes after 8:30 AM (4 Eggs/4 Pancakes/Combo) Eggs were scrambled; pancakes were pretty good”
    Alyssa
    Alyssa
    Barbados
    “ This hostel had a great atmosphere - the interior was kooky and artsy with much to look at. The included breakfast was great and for an extra $1 you can have eggs and the best pancakes - perfect start to a day on the hop in SF. Staff in the kitchen lovely - great option for your next stay in the Bay. Don’t be put off by the area - it’s called Tenderloin for a reason:) ”
    Katie
    Katie
    Australia
    “I like this place which is close to downtown, nice, clean, friendly staff, good enviroment, entertaining.. all the good things.”
    Ngan
    Ngan
    USA
    “Everything about the hostel is awesome! Great property! ”
    Jimenaperezdeo
    Jimenaperezdeo
    Mexico
    “Good wifi, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff. The building is also beautiful and has a lift. The facilities are great and its a nice hostel where to chill.”
    Isha
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    See all guest reviews for HI San Francisco City Center Hostel

    Newest reviews for HI San Francisco City Center Hostel

    • Reviewed: 21 April 2018

      Lea

      Germany
      9.6
      “Great Hostel, great people!”
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Group of friends
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 8 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉Too much towels, not necessay to get a new towel everyday. Maybe people could just put the towels on the floor if they wanted a new one, less work, and less laundry! :)

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 19 April 2018

      Armin

      Austria
      1 helpful vote
      7.9
      “Clean, good breakfast but not the friendliest staff”
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 6 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉The hostel is right at the corner to the unafe area of the city, at night I felt a bit uncomfortable walking home by myself. The matresses were pretty uncomfortable. The front desk staff was borderline unfriendly and did not exactly go out of their way to help you out. The cleaning staff was really friendly, however (helped me to find a lost sweater)

      눇The rooms were cleaned every day. The common area was the best thing, very comfortable and easy to get talking to other travelers. The 1$ deal for pancakes/eggs is amazing.

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 18 April 2018

      Douglas

      USA
      7.9
      “Clean room close to transportation”
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 2 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눇Ckean rooms, staff waspolite and answered questions about the city for me breakfast great deal .met people from all over the glibe

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 16 April 2018

      Olga

      Australia
      7.9
      Good
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 3 nights

      눉homeless around

      눇Staff at the front desk were very friendly and helped with all of my questions. Breakfasts were nice, with fresh fruits. Bathroom cleaned frequently, which was very good.

      Stayed in March 2018

    • Reviewed: 15 April 2018

      Cindy

      Netherlands
      6.3
      “Comfortable hostel but location good be better.”
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 2 nights

      눉Location is nog great, on the boarder of the "not so good" neighbourhood with many homeless people around.

      눇Very comfortable room with a great bed and daily cleaning service.

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 15 April 2018

      Dor

      Israel
      8.3
      Very good
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 4 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉The location which I didn't know before that it's in a bad neighborhood.

      눇The staff were excellet and helped me with a problem I had. Also, the breakfast was great and served until late.

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 14 April 2018

      Alyssa

      Barbados
      7.5
      Good
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 5 nights

      눉The neighbourhood is pretty sketch The mattress...Sheets can slide off easily and potentially you depending on how you sleep

      눇Extra dollar for Eggs/Pancakes after 8:30 AM (4 Eggs/4 Pancakes/Combo) Eggs were scrambled; pancakes were pretty good

      Stayed in March 2018

    • Reviewed: 11 April 2018

      Eugene

      Japan
      3 helpful votes
      8.8
      “Wonderful”
      • • Business trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 6 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉Nothing

      눇It is very exciting place to stay

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 11 April 2018

      Katie

      Australia
      8.3
      Very good
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Premium Double Room
      • • Stayed 4 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눇 This hostel had a great atmosphere - the interior was kooky and artsy with much to look at. The included breakfast was great and for an extra $1 you can have eggs and the best pancakes - perfect start to a day on the hop in SF. Staff in the kitchen lovely - great option for your next stay in the Bay. Don’t be put off by the area - it’s called Tenderloin for a reason:)

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 9 April 2018

      Jose

      Canada
      Age group: 35 – 44
      9.6
      “Great location”
      • • Business trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 5 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉The roomies were a bit noisy

      눇The location and service. It was also very clean

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 2 April 2018

      Ngan

      USA
      10
      “this is my favorite spot for everytime i come to San fran”
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 2 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉i'm satisfied with everything here now.

      눇I like this place which is close to downtown, nice, clean, friendly staff, good enviroment, entertaining.. all the good things.

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 1 April 2018

      Anonymous

      Hungary
      3.8
      Poor
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Couple
      • • Standard Double Room
      • • Stayed 2 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉Rude staff. Awefull location. Noisy room.

      눇The bed was comfortable.

      Stayed in April 2018

    • Reviewed: 30 March 2018

      Anonymous

      USA
      10
      Exceptional
      • • Business trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 3 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눇Meeting new people

      Stayed in March 2018

    • Reviewed: 26 March 2018

      JimenaPerezDeO

      Mexico
      Age group: 25 – 34
      10
      Exceptional
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Group of friends
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 5 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눇Everything about the hostel is awesome! Great property!

      Stayed in March 2018

    • Reviewed: 26 March 2018

      Isha

      Canada
      1 helpful vote
      7.9
      “Beautiful hostel!”
      • • Leisure trip
      • • Solo traveller
      • • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
      • • Stayed 3 nights
      • • Submitted via mobile

      눉It is a pity that you have to pay to use the computers. Lack of cool activities. The area around the hostel is extremly sketchy, which can be shocking at first.

      눇Good wifi, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff. The building is also beautiful and has a lift. The facilities are great and its a nice hostel where to chill.

      Stayed in March 2018

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