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Hostel Style Shared Room

Daly City

Hostel Style Shared Room is located in Daly City, within 12 km of University of San Francisco and 16 km of San Francisco City Hall. 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. Clean, quiet and close to facilities especially the airport SFO.

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9.1
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Samesun San Francisco 2 stars

Marina District, San Francisco

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. Everything. The whole hostel is superclean, the beds (6 mixed dorm) are spacious and comfy, you can have privacy if you want with curtains. The room has a quiet and well-working AC/heater. The bathroom smells good and is clean. The staff is helpful and kind. The outside patio is light and spacious, you have games, cards, and sofas to enjoy your stay. The inside patio is quiet, perfect to get some work done on your laptop. The guests are quiet and respectful, and there is a soda automate with a price of 1,50! I loved it. You have all-day access to filtered water too.

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8.4
Very good
3,823 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel 1 stars

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.

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. The bed and pillow are Very confortable. There were bedroms inside the room. There was breaksfast included, even the booking said It there would'nt be. You can see Golden Gate from the hostel in a amazing view.

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8.4
Very good
2,041 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel 3 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

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. Comfortable bed, private bathroom, hot shower with good pressure, safe and secure lobby

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8.4
Very good
3,935 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

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. 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.

All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Shared rooms are comfortable and you can also enjoy some privacy with cabin-resembled beds. Plenty of restrooms and individual showers.

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8.8
Fabulous
938 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel

Financial District, San Francisco

Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel offers accommodation in San Francisco, 1 km from Union Square and 1.1 km from Coit Tower. The property is around 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. Best staff ! Best guests ! Best hostel in SF ! You feel like a family

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8.9
Fabulous
388 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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. Everything was perfect : clean rooms, clean kitchen, good location, the staff is very friendly ! The garden is so beautiful

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8.9
Fabulous
181 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame 2 stars

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco

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
818 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Green Tortoise Hostel 1 stars

North Beach, San Francisco

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! I wasn’t initially looking for a shared bedroom in SF, but after reading the reviews and comparing the area to other hostels, I decided to break my usual routine and give it a try. It turned out to be an amazing experience! I met tons of great people and had a fantastic time. The private bathrooms were clean and well-maintained, and sharing a bedroom worked out perfectly (after all, the bed is really just for sleeping—the rest of the time, you can hang out in the spacious common areas). The room was well-ventilated with two fans bringing in fresh air, which also provided great background noise—it was pretty hot during my stay, so this was a nice bonus. Amazing central location (close to most attractions), and it felt pretty safe at night with plenty of nightlife around. The hostel is situated on a relatively small hill—not as steep as other areas (trust me, if you walked all the way up like I did, you'll appreciate that!). Breakfast was basic, which seems standard in the U.S., even in 3-4 star hotels, but they do offer eggs for self-cooking, And you can buy beer or food and store them in the fridge and even cook anytime (i think). The atmosphere was warm, with great vibes, something you won’t find in hotels or most other hostels. They also host social events in the evenings, such as warm Sunday dinners, beer events, or movie nights. , which is really convenient. I only wish I had stayed longer! The people I met were amazing, and I’m looking forward to staying in touch with them. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience, and I’ll definitely be back on my next visit. Transport to Airport is easy with a bus stop nearby that takes you to the red/yellow metro, also if you travailing to Palo Alto, the bus to the CaliTrain station is pretty near. The beach is also nearby (20min walk). since the hostel is near the triangle building & Coit tower which is visible from anywhere in the city its easy to navigate back to hostel.

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8.7
Fabulous
936 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Limantour Lodge

Point Reyes Station

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Limantour Lodge also boast a city view. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Location is amazing, right in the middle of nature. Rooms are very cozy. Shared bathroom and toilet were always very clean. Shared kitchen is filled with amenities that make it easy to prepare any meal.

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8.3
Very good
36 reviews
Price from
£146
per night

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