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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring a shared lounge and free WiFi, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel is located in San Francisco, a 12-minute walk from Union Square and 0.8 miles from Moscone Center.

C
Christian
From
Switzerland
Beautiful little hostel at a great location with really wonderful staff. Would stay again! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews
Price from
$89.60
1 night, 2 adults

Chapter San Francisco

Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Located in San Francisco and within a 17-minute walk of San Francisco City Hall, Chapter San Francisco features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

E
Esteban
From
Costa Rica
I loved the location, it was so closed to everything I went to! Lovely people and nice roommates who were respectful and friendly! It was always clean and did not find any issues 🩷 would definitely rebook when I go back to SF
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,355 reviews
Price from
$57.80
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun San Francisco

Marina District, San Francisco

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Samesun San Francisco is located in San Francisco, 1.6 miles from Crissy Field East Beach and a 9-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square.

K
Kevin
From
Germany
The hotel is lovely. One of the best location and probably unbeatable price-wise
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,303 reviews
Price from
$131.91
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.

E
Elishia
From
South Africa
Excellent location! Clean and you get exactly what you need! Breakfast was decent and a good way to start your day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,903 reviews
Price from
$90
1 night, 2 adults

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Union Square, San Francisco

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

I
Ivan
From
Argentina
very confortable the bed and really clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 reviews
Price from
$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!

K
Kristina
From
Bulgaria
All the facilities you need, although I was in a dorm room, with the capsule beds you have a lot of privacy and can relax whenever you want. Kitchen, fridge were also a big plus. Bathroom was huge. Complementary coffee. Artsy vibe. Location was great too, very close to bus stations and generally felt pretty safe on the streets nearby. But be careful if walking down towards tenderloin, on my bus ride back to the airport early morning looked extremely sketchy with homeless and drug addicts everywhere. But next to hostel was fine, just be careful. For the price and central location it's more than you can ask for. One of the best hostels I've stayed at.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 624 reviews
Price from
$90.25
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.

T
Taylor
From
United States
Great amenities, great staff, cool location, cleanliness was pretty great too. I also absolutely LOVED the amount of bathrooms!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
Price from
$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.

Y
Yen Giap
From
Vietnam
Wide range of choices for breakfast- awesome- excellent location, all are within walking distance from Orange Village. Staff? Kind-hearted and super helpful for my late flight! Especially mr JP as receptionist
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,632 reviews
Price from
$107.10
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.

T
Tatiana Ushakova
From
Russia
This hostel is really underrated. I stayed in some other hostels in SF with better rating for the same price range (like Green Tortoise or Samesun), and this one is imo the best: Its very clean, I like that in the mixed dorm rooms I stayed there have shutters on windows so you dont wake up from the sun in the room and can sleep more if stayed late, the beds are comfortable, the checkin is 24 hr and you can check in in the last moment or arrive late from airport, the shower has great smelling shampu and soap, they can provide hair drier. Its warm even in cold month. The only think is that there is not much space to work there, but this was not too big problem for me as there were some caffees nearby open relatively late
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,205 reviews
Price from
$80.50
1 night, 2 adults

Perramont Hotel

The Castro, San Francisco

A 5-minute walk from Duboce Park, this San Francisco hotel is in the Castro District. The Castro Theatre, shops and cafes are a 10-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in rooms.

M
Mario
From
United States
Everything was nice, room, staff and very convenient location to everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Price from
$65.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Save money on hostels in San Francisco and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews

This San Francisco hostel is conveniently located within 5 minutes’ walk of Union Square. Each guest room includes free Wi-Fi.

From $139.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.7
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Ideally set in the North Beach district of San Francisco, SF Travelers Inn is located a 8-minute walk from Coit Tower, 0.9 miles from Union Square and a 17-minute walk from Pier 39.

From $77.86 per night

European Hostel

San Francisco
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.8
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

This San Francisco hostel is located 3 blocks from cable cars and the Civic Center. The hostel features a full-service kitchen and rooftop balcony with views of downtown.

From $58.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Duboce Park, this San Francisco hotel is in the Castro District. The Castro Theatre, shops and cafes are a 10-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in rooms.

From $81.42 per night

Luz Hotel

San Francisco
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 167 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.

In a prime location in the Sunset District district of San Francisco, Spacious Room in Modern House with Shared Kitchen & Full Amenities is located 3.3 miles from Lands End, 4.4 miles from University...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 661 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
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Jeff
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $119.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,216 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 661 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 traveler