HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
About this hostel
Centrally located in San Francisco just 5 minutes’ walk from shopping and dining in Union Square, Each bright room is practically furnished.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more
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Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(3,758 Reviews)
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9.0
Location
light on the stairs at night
10.0
Muy buena ubicación y muy lindo el hostal! Volvería y recomiendo!
Capaz el personal es muy poco brusco pero después todo bien
8.0
Rooms and pretty big space.
Nothing
9.0
Perfect location in Union Square zone. Free breakfast included. Staff was really friendly. The private bedroom with bathroom I shared with my daughter was really nice. We store our luggage during a two day trip to Yosemite without any problem or cost. Price was unbeatable for San Francisco.
Everything met my expectations, considering that it's a hostel, not a hotel.
10.0
Can't say enough good things about this hostel. I left a more detailed review for another set of dates that I stayed here. It's clean, desk staff and housekeeping staff are wonderful, the location is very central to lots of fun things and the rates are great. Stay here if you can! It's got a great vibe!
Can't think of a thing.
10.0
I've stayed here several times. It is truly one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Desk staff is friendly and very helpful, with lots of helpful tips for getting around the city. The place is super clean! Considering that there are several shared hallway bathrooms and shower rooms and so many people using them, the place remains pretty impeccable. I always see the housekeeping staff cleaning! Well done! And they are always very kind and cheerful. The location is very central to many other parts of the city. You do need to be careful as parts of downtown are sketchy to say the least. Just be aware of your surroundings is my best advice. The hostel itself is EXTREMELY safe with their locked front door and 24 hour desk staff. And there are also parts of the area that are perfectly fine and easy to walk around. San Francisco is a wonderful city! Recently, I very absent mindedly left my backpack in the lobby for about 30 minutes. I rushed back for it and it had been put behind the desk. I don't recommend forgetting such a thing, as I did :D but if you are going to leave behind something important, chances are it will will be there at this hostel. Of course no one can guarantee such a thing, but it was my experience! I highly recommend this hostel! Thank you Hostelling International Downtown!
Can't think of a thing.
10.0
Love the location. It's near public transportation. Powell station is the nearest if you come from the airport.
Breakfast is enough for me.
The kitchen is clean and there is free water, tea and coffee.
The bedroom and bathroom are clean.
Check in and check out are easy.
The staff is kind, polite and friendly.
I don't use the lounge because i always go back late.
10.0
Is a great place, very clean, there are some people helping u in the kitchen, is is a very good location, I definitely recommend this place.
10.0
GOOD LOCATION, GOOD STAFF, GOOD BREAKFAST, GOOD PRICE . Recommend. 👍
8.0
the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the included wifi and breakfast was extremely appreciated.
ammenities were a bit outdated, but the showers were hot and they were kept relatively clean.
9.0
Clean and Location
9.0
it was very clean and the staff was really nice
7.0
Comfortable stay overall and the location is great.
The plug on the bed keep loosing, I cannot use my adapter at all.
6.0
location and clean rooms
they were doing so much renovation that started at 7:30am every morning. they are very loud rooms keep up all night from street noise and that’s on level 6
9.0
Nice location and very comfy room
10.0
The place is perfect.It’s very safe and near to beach
Every thing good
10.0
The overall service and amenities
7.0
The location was great. They served breakfast every morning and the staff was friendly.
You could hear the noise coming out from the street at night
10.0
Great shared spaces
Pillows were kind of lumpy
8.0
The staff was very nice and friendly, the room itself was comfortable with cleanliness maintained and fresh towels every other day. The location is decent, but it's right at the edge of Tenderlion which isn't the safest area and coming back at night to this hostel wasn't the safest experience. But for the most part, it was alright, and I liked that it was close to shops and transport. The shared facilities were also kept clean which was really good and I had a comfortable stay.
I think there was a problem with the cage under my bed (lower bunk), it would get stuck all the time, and when I forced it out, it would snag against the bed mesh base and create a lot of noise. My roommates were very nice people who understood the problem, but it still wasn't nice that everyone would get disturbed by it. The flooring and toilet/bathroom door creaked a lot too, which made it difficult to move, or use the toilet when everyone else was asleep.
8.0
Helpful staff. Location - near BART station. Comfortable bed.
Hostel was very quiet. But oh the street noise and honking when the day commenced.
9.0
the property is clean, good for solo travelers, and has all of the thing you need.
showers could be a bit better and the toilet window should be open :)
10.0
Like other HIs I've been, it is always clean, comfortable and the amazing staff tops it all off
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in San Francisco?
The average price for a rental in San Francisco is $195 per night. This rental is $54 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, wheelchair accessible, and family friendly.
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