San Francisco is one of the best cities in the world and it is not short on attractions. It is a city frequented by both adventure seekers who want nothing but fun and also business moguls who are hot on the heels of the next dollar. But the city is not cheap. If you don’t keep a close eye on your finances, your wallet may run dry without you even noticing. Since accommodation is one of the biggest expenses you will incur during your trip to San Francisco, you must be wise in your choices. Read below to find our list of the best hostels in San Francisco that will give you the comfort and convenience you need, without leaving a dent in your pocket.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel (from USD 39)
Reasonable pricing for a hostel in downtown SF, with free breakfast included.
Convenient location with easy access to public transportation, spacious lounge, well-equipped kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Great location in downtown SF, close to Union Square and public transportation, despite some street noise and homeless individuals in the area.
Complimentary breakfast with limited options, but ample for a good start to the day.
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a popular hostel, housed in a 1900s building, right in the heart of San Francisco. The hostel still retains the old impressive grandeur it once hard and its accommodation options come with free breakfast, discounts on airport shuttles and discounted activities, such as walking tours and pub crawls.
Rooms feature large windows with nice interiors, painted in cool tones and fitted with modern furnishings. A few of the rooms have an en suite bathroom, a mirror, and a sink. The hostel is only a 5-minute walk from Westfield Mall and about 7 minutes away from the Chinatown Gates. It is highly recommended for solo travelers.
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Address: 312 Mason Street
245 meters (0.2 ft) from Union Square
2. Orange Village Hostel (from USD 30)
Free Wi-Fi, free lockers, free continental breakfast and a large, fully equipped kitchen are some of the highlights of the Orange Village Hostel. The hostel is located in Central San Francisco and features private rooms and female and male dorm rooms. The breakfast includes juice, coffee, bread, oatmeal, yogurt and cereal. There is a shared lounge area, a 24-hour reception and bicycle hire available at guests’ disposal, as well as laundry facilities and luggage storage for guests who may need such services.
Orange Village Hostel
Address: 411 O'Farrell Street
433 meters (0.3 ft) from Union Square
3. HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel (from USD 36)
Reasonable pricing for San Francisco, with free breakfast and parking
Historic building, stable and fast internet, spacious communal areas, scenic views of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
Walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, close to public transit, situated in a peaceful area with nature
Complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, cereal, toast, and fruit; large kitchen for self-cooking, cafe on site
HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel overlooks San Francisco Bay and features a free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel. It offers both private guest rooms and normal dorm-style rooms, with towels and linens provided for all guests. For guests’ entertainment, the hostel has a theater-style TV room, a shared lounge and recreation rooms guests can use any time during their stay.
Lively Union Square is only 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away, the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3 km (1.8 miles) away and San Francisco International Airport, just 22 km (13 miles) away from the hostel.
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
Address: 240 Fort Mason
2.82 km (1.8 mi) from Union Square
4. Green Tortoise Hostel (from USD 33)
The Green Tortoise Hostel is a favorite option for party seekers in San Francisco. Its location is not only ideal, but they offer nice discounts for pub crawls, as well as delicious, free dinners, thrice a week. The hostel provides shared dormitory accommodation with all guests having access to a shared kitchen and a large lounge with free Wi-Fi, billiards and foosball.
A free daily breakfast of oatmeal, fresh fruit, bagels, eggs and orange juice is served every morning, while coffee and tea are available throughout the day. On proximity to attractions and amenities, the hostel is approximately 1 km (0.6 miles) away from the Ferry Building Shops, the Farmers Market and restaurants, while Fisherman’s Wharf is only 20 minutes away on foot.
Green Tortoise Hostel
Address: 494 Broadway Street
1.16 km (0.8 mi) from Union Square
5. Adelaide Hostel (from USD 33)
Adelaide Hostel is conveniently located, within a five-minute walk from Union Square, and serves a daily breakfast featuring coffee, fruit, bagels and more. Each guest room has free Wi-Fi, lockers, linens and access to shared bathrooms. A kitchen is available to all guests and the hostel also offers launderette facilities, as well as laptops for guests’ convenience. On proximity to attractions and amenities, Pier 39 Concourse and Fisherman’s Wharf are less than a ten-minute drive away, while the Golden Gate Bridge is only 8 km (5 miles) away.
Adelaide Hostel
Address: 5 Isadora Duncan Street
367 meters (0.3 ft) from Union Square
6. Luz Hotel
Luz Hotel is right in the heart of San Francisco and only 10 minutes’ walk to Union Square. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and TVs with HBO channels in all guest rooms, with a few select rooms having en suite bathrooms. Fresh linen and towels are provided in each room and guests also have access to launderette services, as well as a vending machine offering sodas and snacks. Fisherman’s Wharf and the Ferry Building Marketplace are only 3.2 km (2 miles) away, while the Yerba Buena Gardens are just 20 minutes away on foot.
7. HI San Francisco City Center Hostel (from USD 45)
HI San Francisco City Center Hostel is only 1.6 km (1 mile) away from lively Union Square, shops, bars, restaurants and other amenities. The hostel has three lounge areas, a bar and a café. Guests can choose between private or shared rooms, all styled in vintage décor and each featuring a full, private bath. The private rooms have a seating area, an in-room safety deposit box and a writing desk. There is also a shared kitchen, a common area and a vending machine that all guests can access for added convenience.
Nearby attractions include City Hall, the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Asian Art Museum, all less than 10 minutes’ walk away from the hostel.
HI San Francisco City Center Hostel
Address: 685 Ellis Street
963 meters (0.6 ft) from Union Square
8. USA Hostels San Francisco (from USD 54)
Accommodation at the USA Hostels San Francisco comes with free daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi and places you right in the heart of San Francisco. The hostel is five-minute walk from Union Square and the cable cars, while Chinatown is only ten minutes away on foot.
Each of the 4-person dorm rooms has privacy pods with a shelf, reading light and an outlet. The daily breakfast consists of pancakes, oatmeal, fresh fruit, a glass of juice and a variety of baked goods. All guests will also have access to a yoga room, a library, a kitchen, an on-site theater and a large lounge with billiards and foosball.
USA Hostels San Francisco
Address: 711 Post Street
579 meters (0.4 ft) from Union Square
9. Private room with a shared bathroom in a hotel
This accommodation features a private room in a hotel, just four blocks away from Union Square and a shopping center. The room is fitted with a king bed and, though the bathroom is shared, it has a private work desk and a flat-screen TV for guests’ entertainment. Though the location is central to most amenities, there is a shelter just one block away and, with its close proximity to downtown, the street may sometimes get noisy and you may notice homeless people on the sidewalks.
San Francisco, California, United States
580 meters (0.4 ft) from Union Square
10. Columbus Residence (from USD 79)
The Columbus Residence Hostel is located in a historic building, right in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, about 1 km (0.6 miles) from both Chinatown and North Beach. Each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV and a work desk. Shared amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a guest launderette, and a vending machine. The residence also has a 24-hour reception for the convenience of the guests.
Union Square is 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, while the Wharf is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away from the hostel. It is a highly recommended choice for those interested in city walks, culture and soaking in San Francisco’s atmosphere.
Columbus Residence
Address: 112 Columbus Avenue
995 meters (0.7 ft) from Union Square
Get affordability and comfort from these top hostels in San Francisco
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