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Reviews of European Hostel 2 stars

761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

#219 of 223 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 402 hostel reviews

4.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.1

  • Comfort

    5.2

  • Location

    5.8

  • Facilities

    5.1

  • Staff

    6.5

  • Value for money

    6.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    4.0
    Not for the weak
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not for the week, you will see EVERYTHING. The front desk guy really tries to do the best as his work but i can only imagine the things he has to do to keep the place running. Weird people, limited restrooms, stinky beds, filthy floor, the list goes on

    You get what you pay for, good if you plan to stay 1 night and you only need a place to sleep. Its cheap and despite everything i would use it again if i must (rather not tho)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area where it is located is sketchy and I didn’t always feel safe walking to my hostel

    It was low priced and close to public transport

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen had rat 🐀 . Some toilets were out of order, leaving us to wait for a while to use the restroom

    The staff was very helpful and friendly. He was also very understanding. I love how secure the place was. The rooms were well ventilated, and the blanket was comfy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge you 20$ deposit for cheap card key. The facility is really dirty, the kitchen cabinets had around 6 roaches running a protest or something .in case you don't find silverware...it's all good .use your hands to eat..that's how is supposed to be done anyway

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No toilet paper sometimes.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed is not good! It should be clean better.

    location is good. The Price is ok.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    5.0
    You get what you paid for...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alot of homeless nearby.

    The price was amazing. The location is decent, near bars, theaters and yuerba buena. Tons to do for leisure.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    5.0
    It’s an ok hostel, not a motel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a hotel. Bring your own towels. Had a private room, but full bed not comfortable. Shared bathroom always busy. Had to go to another floor, but one bathroom was closed. Will probably stay again.

    Location and price. Friendly staff! Has shred kitchen you can cook, but a large family took over it and was doing a little a cooking which smelled good…

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    6.0
    This hostel compares with other hostels that I have stayed at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Others frequently kept room door open making thefts possible although none occurred. Too many bathrooms closed for problems. Lack of eating silverware. Picture of storage for personal item should be included in your info.

    Great opportunity to meet people from other areas and country.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    4.0
    Pay for what u get, not a backpackers hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not a backpackers hostel most people live there , staff got any angry cause I touched a door handle, no toilet paper in bathroom after requesting some ,

    I did not , the price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    5.0
    Adequate, nothing fancy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in was rough. The desk clerk curtly informed me I was the wrong age and nationality to stay there, then said I had not read the information. I received a confirmation and several emails and text messages from the property. None of them mentioned any restriction on age or nationality. Perhaps Booking.com does not allow discrimination based on age and nationality. After I was faced with the possibility of finding a new place to stay at the last minute, the clerk said I could stay. Either make the policy clear before charging in advance for the bed, or don't mention it. As the clerk requested, I will not stay there again. There was a similar dance when I requested a towel. First the clerk said hostels don't provide towels (yes, they do), then he provided one. Two of the beds in the room were so close together, it was a tight squeeze to climb the ladder to the top bunk. Not all beds in the room had this problem. Restrooms ran out of toilet paper in the morning.

    The price is right for a place to stay for one night right downtown in San Francisco, near transit and with some restaurants in the neighborhood. I appreciated being able to leave suitcases after checking out early in the morning, then come back later for the suitcases. I got a good night's sleep. There were guests from several countries and it was fun to greet them.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    4.0
    It is what it is. You got what've paid for. If you're a solo traveller then go for it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Private Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Smell of the room, smell of the stairs

    The way it looked from the outside

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    6.0
    The negative
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soda machine! Seriously there could be many more amenities but, lack of a soda machine caused me to travel, during the early hours, to a pizza store that happened to be open, for a bottle of water. I was THAT thirsty.

    The price can't be beat.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out is too early. 10 am checkout is ridiculous in a city. They cried I over slept . Constantly out of toilet paper in the rest room

    They checked me in early so I could make an appointment

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, there are so many homeless all around, living in the streets. Civic center is the closest train/subway station, at least you only have to cross one street, to get there. Times to be attended are limited, to check in and to check out.

    It is a good price, you will not get anything Cheaper, so close to city center.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Private Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV, loud roommates

    it was affordable but it’s not what I expected I’m not used to staying in Hostels it will most likely be my first and my last time. if there was a tv I might have been a little more comfortable so I didn’t have to hear others

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    5.0
    so so
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    they mentioned about providing towels in facilities but i wasn’t given any towel. staff can be unprofessional at times.

    it’s less expensive

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator was too small for everyone's food. Also, the amount of space per person was tiny.

    It was cheap, and had a place to sleep and shower.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2023

    5.0
    Was very basic but thats what I wanted
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got there after renting a 22 dollar room and was told since I was over 35 I had to rent a private room for $70. Man said I didnt read by laws which I was never given. He complained I booked 3rd party. He finally let me stay in the original room but this is ageist, and he tried a very nasty bait and switch. He was rude about the whole thing and insulted 3rd party booking, lije from Priceline

    Good location, good value, kitchen available, and clean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    6.0
    Is what is is, a normal hostel in a not that good area. But it worth it for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The noises, the cleaner girl used to play music in the morning and wake me up.

    The price

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    6.0
    Friendly Staff and people but a poor smell in the room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses smelled gross and looked really old

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    6.0
    So so
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostile personnel Not so great location

    Cheap price

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    5.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds and bedding

    In a sketchy alley and the bunk beads are the cheapest noisiest beds in the world.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel is very cold. The hostel staff made an unpleasant impression: when checking in, the person sitting at the front desk asked me for a $20 deposit. I said that I was going to check out at 2 am. The young man replied that he would warn the person who would give me the money back. At 2 am I came to the office, knocked, no one answered. A man, who didn't sleep, called the employee. The employee first replied that I should check out after 9 am. When I recounted the conversation with his partner, he replied that he registered people yesterday and did not tell anyone this. I had to scold. I gave the money back. And cockroaches. You can see one on the table in the kitchen (see the photo). Booking doesn't allow to download the video.

    Stayed in February 2023

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