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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. I highly recommend! Asad and the other managers are true to the hostel's values of being friendly and very helpful. They make an effort to bring people together (if that's what you want). My dorm was very clean, quiet, and the shower was hot and powerful! Great value for money. They even lay-on breakfast. Wonderful.

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9.3
Superb
696 reviews
Price from
US$36.47
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 in getting my information registered when I was having a hard time.

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8.4
Very good
1,379 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. I stayed here for 2 days. And I noticed there are cleaning staff and do housekeeping every day. And public place was also cleaned. Speaking of the staff every front desk employee were so careful for me and generous. I’ll definitely come back here when I stay SF. Thanks.

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8.4
Very good
4,346 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
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. 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

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8.3
Very good
1,849 reviews
Price from
US$31.95
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 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.

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8.1
Very good
3,141 reviews
Price from
US$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
Fabulous
186 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. I love this place ❤️ The bottom bankbed in the dorm is very low. I have issues with my right ankle. Both knees so I can't climb. They are very nice accommodate me. I'm not complaining. Just saying that bed is very low and make it hard to get up.

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8.1
Very good
607 reviews
Price from
US$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! It’s a big hostel. I liked the vibe, staff and friendly environment

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8.5
Very good
940 reviews
Price from
US$37.80
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. Great people, close to public transport, close to food establishments, kitchen and laundry facilities, clean bathroom and great shower pressure. Quiet most of the time which was nice after being out and about in the city

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8.4
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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.

Private rooms and male and female only dormitory rooms can be found at this hostel. All rooms have hardwood flooring, and dormitory rooms have backpack-sized lockers. Breakfast very good. Locarion good

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7.9
Good
2,604 reviews
Price from
US$37.50
per night

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