HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Private Economy Room
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Costs 1st night to cancel
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US$104 per night
Price US$312
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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. Guests have access to all common areas, including a full kitchen and an amply furnished lounge. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Secure lockers are offered. A launderette is located on site. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a 7-minute walk from the Chinatown Gates and 5-minute walk from San Francisco Centre on Market Street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of San Francisco, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

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Private Economy Room
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
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Private Queen Room Ensuite
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  • 1 large double bed
US$407 for 3 nights
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Private Twin Room Ensuite
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  • 2 single beds
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  • 1 bunk bed
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Private Economy Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 3
US$104 per night
Price US$312
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
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Private Queen Room Ensuite
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$136 per night
Price US$407
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
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Private Twin Room Ensuite
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$136 per night
Price US$407
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
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Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory
  • 1 bunk bed
Bath
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Price US$119
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
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Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory
  • 1 bunk bed
Bath
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Price US$119
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite
  • 1 bunk bed
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$44 per night
Price US$131
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$44 per night
Price US$131
Excluded: 14 % Tax, 0.2 % Tourism fee, 2.25 % City tax
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ruben
    Spain Spain
    “World class hostel. Place to be if you're stopping by in SF! Great comfy rooms, awesome atmosphere and really well-organized. Staff was resolutive every single time. Common areas are super clean. Furniture and design are great and makes you...”
  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    “Perfect location Friendly and available staff Fully equipped kitchen”
  • Samuel
    Spain Spain
    “Nice price, great staff, very clean and good location”
  • Marlize
    Brazil Brazil
    “Very nice location, kind staff, change towels whenever you need, comfortable premises and very good kitchen and eating area. Choice of private bathroom in our room.”
  • Mick
    Ireland Ireland
    “Check-in was seamless and I felt my bicycle and touring kit was securely stored.”
  • Linda
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “Central location, good amenities, well equipped kitchen, smaller rooms with good storage under bed. Quirky and beautifully furnished lounge area. Plenty of prep space and sitting in kitchen/dining area. It was always staffed in the lobby so it...”
  • Chiao-fan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “The distance from BART is acceptable even when I was carrying an 29 inches suitcase. The activities like San Francisco city tour. The spaces at each floors.”
  • Hiroki
    Japan Japan
    “breakfast menu(banana) sanitary access to BART station”
  • Ximena
    United States United States
    “Good location, staff really friendly and the room is nice.”
  • Lalit
    India India
    “I have stayed in this couple of times, best is location”

Property surroundings

House rules

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please Note: Guests under the age of 18 are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note: The property will try to keep people travelling together in the same room. However, this might not always be possible. If you have a special request concerning this, please email the hostel directly right after booking.

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Guests may only stay up to 14 nights in a calendar year. Please note, reservations do not have to be for consecutive dates.

Please note: Parties travelling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room.

The hotel's lift will be closed for maintenance from early December 2024 through June 2025. During this time, all hostel areas will be accessible only by stairs.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.