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Samesun San Francisco features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Marina District district of San Francisco. This 2-star hostel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.6 km from Crissy Field East Beach.

Amazing place for its price in SFO. We had an amazing luck to find a free room in samesun. The room was fantastic and free sweet breakfast was included. The staff was warm and amazing. This place is full of people which speaks for itself

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8.4
Very good
2,959 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.

Staff was very friendly, overall welcoming atmosphere and closer to touristic attractions.

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8.3
Very good
1,605 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.

really good hostel. Kind peoples and really good accommodations. Feel safe.

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8.4
Very good
3,656 reviews
Price from
£32
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.

Well organised Hostel, the staff are great and best location. Margot’s camera work

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8.8
Fabulous
266 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Visit San Francisco’s music-themed, boutique lifestyle hotel & hostel. Sleep comfortably in a private or shared room and take advantage of our capsule sleeping pods! Sleep with the stars in the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame! Free tickets to local music venues and shows, an exclusive VIP benefit.

All the facilities you need, although I was in a dorm room, with the capsule beds you have a lot of privacy and can relax whenever you want. Kitchen, fridge were also a big plus. Bathroom was huge. Complementary coffee. Artsy vibe. Location was great too, very close to bus stations and generally felt pretty safe on the streets nearby. But be careful if walking down towards tenderloin, on my bus ride back to the airport early morning looked extremely sketchy with homeless and drug addicts everywhere. But next to hostel was fine, just be careful. For the price and central location it's more than you can ask for. One of the best hostels I've stayed at.

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8.1
Very good
844 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!

Genuinely one of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in- they’ve thought of absolutely everything you could possibly need. Added bonus was also the nightly activities with Carrie , awesome way to meet fellow travelers and experience the nightlife and the city.

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8.7
Fabulous
834 reviews
Price from
£32
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.

- Close from Powell Station, Mall, and Union Square ❤️

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7.8
Good
2,344 reviews
Price from
£35
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.

they have really awesome internal courtyard ))

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7.5
Good
1,095 reviews
Price from
£24
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.

Comfortable and good location

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7.4
Good
156 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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.

Select rooms feature a city view of Market Street at Perramont Hotel. Offering free Wi-Fi, each room offers a desk, a flat-screen satellite TV and access to shared bathroom. Towels and soap are provided.

Very good location and helpful staff. They kept our bags to make sure we could enjoy the city while our room was getting ready. Thank you!

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7
Good
162 reviews
Price from
£63
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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  • HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
    Budget options available

    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.

    Great location, very quiet at nighttime, beautiful views

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,604 reviews
  • Perramont Hotel
    Budget options available

    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

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 162 reviews
  • European Hostel
    Budget options available

    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!

    4.6
    Scored 4.6
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 528 reviews
  • Luz Hotel
    Budget options available

    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

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 156 reviews

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  • Green Tortoise Hostel
    Central location

    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

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 834 reviews
  • HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
    Central location

    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!

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,656 reviews
  • Samesun San Francisco
    Central location

    Samesun San Francisco features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Marina District district of San Francisco.

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

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,959 reviews
  • Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
    Central location

    Visit San Francisco’s music-themed, boutique lifestyle hotel & hostel. Sleep comfortably in a private or shared room and take advantage of our capsule sleeping pods!

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

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 844 reviews
  • Orange Village Hostel
    Central location

    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

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,344 reviews
  • Adelaide Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 918 reviews
  • Amsterdam Hostel
    Central location

    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.

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,095 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in San Francisco

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,604 reviews
    The hostel is a very interesting historic building in an amazing location. It feels like a safe part of San Francisco and it’s comfortable to walk around there. The hostel had some great facilities like the well equipped kitchen, movie room and cafe. The beds were very comfy and you could even flip the mattress for soft or firm. We stayed in an approx 20 bed dorm but it was so large and well laid out that it didn’t feel overcrowded.
    Sandie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £131.48
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,526 reviews
    Parking was safe and free. Hotel in Great location which felt very safe, plenty of bars and restaurants in easy walking distance . Room was clean, simple and pleasant. Facilities good.
    Bernard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.45
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,761 reviews
    Considering all the horror stories in various reviews of hotels in this area we found this all right. Great location within walking distance of the vibrant social district and lots of good food. Felt safe walking around late. Hotel actually exceeded expectations on the location. Facilities themselves old and tired but you pay your money and take your choice!
    Matthew
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £110.69
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,959 reviews
    I really enjoyed the location. It's a nice district, felt safe there. The bus stop is super close, and the hostel is easy to spot from the street. Close to Marina Bay, and it's easy to access any sightseeing by public transport.
    Travel_girl_from_Ukraine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £240.24
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,905 reviews
    We loved our room! The bed and pillows are REALLY comfortable, bathroom with everything you need and good water pressure. Everything was really clean and tidy - everyday. Great location! But even more important: the staff was amazing and we felt really safe with them. It was our honeymoon and they gave us a appreciated gift and good memories! Would definitely stay there again!
    Flávia Murito
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £61.60
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,656 reviews
    Great location for getting around the city, the building is old but beautiful and I really liked the quirks. The decor in my private room was fun and I even had a laugh at the shower curtain that blocked the building next door from seeing me in the shower! Haha. The kitchen area was clean and well equipped, staff were helpful, I felt safe. And to top it off it is super close to the BART station for travel to the airport.
    Melinda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £145.17
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,557 reviews
    Great location in Marina district - felt safe walking around the district. Comfiest bed I've had in a long time! For the price - a great option.
    Adrian
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 500 reviews
    The cubicle-like bed stations were great for privacy with the curtains. and the bathrooms had a lot of commodities available to you such as shampoo dispensers and hairdryers. The venue was incredibly clean and the kitchen had all the basics to get your day started. Great location with a grocer nearby if you're trying to eat on a budget during your holiday. Check-In and Out was very seamless.
    Tyler
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £86.86
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,749 reviews
    easy communication, very friendly and clean, friendly, safe and great location!
    Szilvia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £166.17
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,059 reviews
    Great location, very quiet and safe area. Close distance to bus station, restaurants, and Golden Gate Bridge view
    KamIzy
    Family with young children

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