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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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.

N
Nicolas
From
Belgium
The vibe, everyone is very nice and talk to each other. The staff is great. I’ve met lots of people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 655 reviews
Price from
US$89.60
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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.

E
Emma
From
New Zealand
I had the best stay. Perfect if you prefer a quiet place to stay in a convenient location. The lounge area was cosy & relaxing with a modern feel- the staff were super helpful too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
Price from
US$57.80
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Samesun San Francisco is set in San Francisco, 800 metres from Ghirardelli Square and 2.1 km from Alcatraz.

X
Xinyuan
From
Luxembourg
Very clean, good amenities, friendly staff, great location, convient and free parking. Only downside is that the airconditioner makes a monstrous noise like a helicopter during the night and woke us up in terror, even if it was put to “off” before we went to bed. So we had to unplug it to avoid the sudden noises. Otherwise a great place to stay ! Will definitely come back next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,303 reviews
Price from
US$131.91
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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.

T
Takeshi
From
Philippines
The comfort, value for money, and location are all about 20 points. All the other negatives are blown away, and it may be my favorite inn so far.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,911 reviews
Price from
US$90
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel boasts a central location, just a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining in Union Square.

A
Arne
From
Netherlands
Common areas, beds, wifi, breakfast, fellow travelers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,240 reviews
Price from
US$71.10
1 night, 2 adults

Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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

M
Marketa
From
Czech Republic
The accomodation was great, I appreciated specially the capsule-like beds which were spacious and afforded enough privacy. The bathrooms were very clean and constantly being cleaned. 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 reviews
Price from
US$109.25
1 night, 2 adults

Green Tortoise Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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
Beth
From
Australia
Such a cool space, great location, just off Columbus. The staff were so lovely and friendly, places to hang out in, jam, work spaces, and fun events. Felt right at home. Bedrooms were cosy and immaculate, with heaps of bathrooms down the hall which meant there was always one available. Will be returning!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
Price from
US$59.71
1 night, 2 adults

Orange Village Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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
Joaquín
From
Argentina
Great hotel if you have to be in the city downtown. Good rooms, good breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,642 reviews
Price from
US$107.10
1 night, 2 adults

Amsterdam Hostel

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

Conveniently located just 8 minutes' walk from San Francisco’s fashionable Union Square, Amsterdam Hostel places guests in Central San Francisco.

E
Eitan
From
Israel
Very clean, modern, great location. Not sure why it has this rating, should have been much higher. A lot of small things that make the experience great - shampoo in the shower, big kitchen with free coffee, multiple public showers for before/after checkout Really recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,215 reviews
Price from
US$80.50
1 night, 2 adults

Podshare San Francisco Marina

San Francisco (Near Berkeley)

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...

M
Marcelina
From
Poland
amazing home atmosphere perfect hidden location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
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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.