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The 10 Best Hostels in San Francisco, USA

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Located within 2.6 km of Crissy Field East Beach and less than 1 km of Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Francisco. This 2-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Coit Tower.

The people attending and housekeepers 12/10

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8.4
Very good
3,123 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this Fisherman’s Wharf hostel 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.

Facility, views, breakfasts, coziness

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8.3
Very good
1,669 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Each room at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel showcases large windows. All rooms are decorated in cool tones and modern furnishings. Select rooms include an en suite bathroom, a sink and a mirror.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Chinatown Gates. Shopping at Westfield Mall on Market Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Breakfast included. Meeting many lovely people from around the world. Staff always very kind and helpful. Very good location in the center of the city.

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8.4
Very good
3,726 reviews
Price from
£36
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 around 1.8 km from Union Square, 2.7 km from Ghirardelli Square and 3.1 km from Moscone Center. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests.

At the hostel each room includes a shared bathroom and bed linen.

It’s amazing, clean and comfortable

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8.9
Fabulous
531 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel is situated in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.1 km from Coit Tower. The property is located 1.5 km from Moscone Center, 2 km from Pier 39 and 2.4 km from Ghirardelli Square. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Been here back in may for 1 night, came back for 5 days this time, that's it, you come once, you fall in love with the place and come back. Best place for solo traveler in SFO.

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8.8
Fabulous
269 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Music-themed, boutique lifestyle hotel & hostel, now with onsite bar & restaurant and newly renovated common areas. Stay comfortably in a private or shared room and take advantage of our capsule sleeping pods. Sleep with the stars in the home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame! Guests get access to free live entertainment six nights a week in our multiple music venues.

The atmosphere of the hotel is very orignal and good, everything was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely go back and recommend it.

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8.1
Very good
855 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Shared dormitory accommodation is offered by Green Tortoise Hostels San Francisco. Our Grand Ballroom is the heart of the hostel where people play music, 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 coffee and 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!

Friendly and helpful staff! Great location. Hostel was Awsome. Would stay again! Paul and Sarah!

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8.8
Fabulous
868 reviews
Price from
£40
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.

Clean, good price, close to public transportation

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7.8
Good
2,418 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Conveniently located just 8 minutes' walk from San Francisco’s fashionable Union Square, Amsterdam Hostel places guests in Central San Francisco. Chinatown is 13 minutes' walk away, while entertainment venue The Masonic is just 5 minutes' walk away.

Nice location, helpful staff & clean place. Worth the money i paid. Addition of dryers will be great. I will come again

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7.5
Good
1,194 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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. Ferry Building Marketplace and Fisherman’s Wharf are just 2 miles away.

The location, the friendly and helpful staff, cleaniness of sheets and bathroom and shower areas.

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7.4
Good
158 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

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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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  • Orange Village Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,419 reviews

    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.

    Best relation location/clean/comfy/price

  • Perramont Hotel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 165 reviews

    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.

    Friendly staff , great location, and value for the money

  • European Hostel
    Budget options available
    4.6
    Scored 4.6
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 549 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.

    Nick is the best host! Made the stay great! Thanks!

  • Luz Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 158 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.

    the staff. nicest staff I ever bump into!! no doubt

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in San Francisco

  • Green Tortoise Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 868 reviews

    Located in the lively North Beach Little Italy district, this San Francisco hostel is just 3 minutes’ walk to the renowned City Lights Bookstore and the entertainment district. Free WiFi is provided.

    Shared breakfast with people from all over the world

  • HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,726 reviews

    Centrally located in San Francisco just 5 minutes’ walk from shopping and dining in Union Square, Each bright room is practically furnished.

    Everything was great, awesome vibe, free breakfast!

  • Samesun San Francisco
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,123 reviews

    Located within 2.6 km of Crissy Field East Beach and less than 1 km of Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Francisco.

    Big room, quiet at night. Friendly staff. Great value.

  • Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 857 reviews

    Music-themed, boutique lifestyle hotel & hostel, now with onsite bar & restaurant and newly renovated common areas.

    The dorms are nice, since you get a lot of privacy.

  • Adelaide Hostel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 928 reviews

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

    Everything was good. Beds were comfortable and clean.

  • Amsterdam Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,194 reviews

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

    Good beds, good location. Good kitchen. Good people.

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Hostels that guests love in San Francisco

  • Avg. price/night: £117.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,050 reviews
    Great location, near a bus station, you can also walk to some spots if you're feeling like it, although the city is big so if walking expect at least a 30mn walk. There is a free and safe parking which is great, we did not use our car ar all during our stay here and left it in the parking. The staff was nice and so was the room, everything was clean and looked nice.
    Jordan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £184.09
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11,943 reviews
    Great location - the neighbour was safe
    Lesley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £128.28
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,247 reviews
    Great location for taking in the sights of San Francisco. Large room size and was fairly quiet at night. There is plenty of clothes storage and the use of an iron and safe. It worked for the short stay i was there. There was free suitcase storage after check out and Free wifi.
    Natalie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £133.20
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,416 reviews
    Great location (safe, can reach touristic attractions easily), clean, really helpful staff
    Laura
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £138.46
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 668 reviews
    The price was so cheap for this recently renovated inn I thought it was too good to be true but it delivered everything that was promised. So very clean, felt very safe, staff were extremely kind and helpful, complimentary toiletries included, room serviced daily, free parking; great area un close proximity to all the tourist things, excellent cafe and pizza shop just a couple minutes walk away. Very comfortable beds, good size for our family of 4!
    Debra
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £103.12
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,123 reviews
    Very central, felt safe and in a safe district (was actually booked at European hostel, dont recomend!), curtains around the beds and free towel, a clean place overalt<3
    Solveig
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £161.22
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,595 reviews
    Great location, large, comfortable, spacious and quiet room, and safe parking.
    Andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £129.23
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,042 reviews
    Great location close to Union Square and all amenities such as Cable Car, Trams and shopping. Felt safe, room was a great size (we had a King premier) with its own balcony with opening door and seats outside.
    Graham
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.92
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,726 reviews
    Listen up solo travelers: this hostel is perfect for you. I felt safe all the time and had an awesome week here in San Francisco. You’ll meet so many new people in the hostel and together (or alone) you can discover the beautiful city. If you need more input HI downtown hostel also provides a lot of information about awesome activities! I loved it here and will definitely come back!
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.92
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,726 reviews
    Bunk beds are great: not shaky even the top one) and équipes with USB and regular power sockets as well as a small shelf (Very convenient to put glasses, phone and other small valuables when sleeping). Great kitchen, living room, lobby. Great location. Staff helpful and friendly. Built-in laundry with good Quality machines and cheap prices. 10/10 recommend
    Michael
    Solo traveller

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