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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.

m
marie jocya
From
Canada
It was really clean! Activities organized by the staff are really amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 695 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.

A
Ana
From
Australia
Loved my stay, great location. Walkable to a lot of areas. Great staff and very comfortable stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,377 reviews
Price from
US$65
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.

M
Mototourer
From
Slovenia
The staff was super nice and very helpful. Everything was very clean: room, bed, linen, bathroom/shower. Very nice place to Stay in San Francisco. The Samesun Team members made my stay really special by being kind and giving informations for an amazing stay in SF
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,338 reviews
Price from
US$127
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.

L
Littleton
From
United States
How clean it was. How safe it was. How beautiful it was. The really wonderful Cafe. The amazing service and super awesome history surrounding the hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,851 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.

E
Eliza
From
Australia
Very comfortable beds, very nice privacy design in the dorm. Each bunk had a small shelf and charging port next the the bed. Big storage lockers. The 4 bed bunk room also had its own toilet and bathroom which is also nice for a hostel. Everything was clean, very nice modern design, nice lighting and heating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,139 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!

D
Debora
From
Brazil
The location is amazing. There are a lot of restaurants close by and in a good neighborhood.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 606 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.

B
Barbora
From
Czech Republic
The hostel is amazing, has everything you need and is in a walking distance to most points of interest. Bus/tram/public transport options are also closeby. The rooms are nice, clean, and there are plenty of bathrooms, common spaces and activities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 939 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
kay
From
Australia
Breakfast very good. Locarion good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,601 reviews
Price from
US$101.85
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.

K
Kashif Mohiuddin
From
India
Kitchen, rooms and service, everything was good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,159 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 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 118 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,338 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 67 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, 162 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, 106 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 695 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$82.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,139 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.
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Thais
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 695 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.
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Shelby
Solo traveller