When you stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.
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9.09.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Library
Communal living room
ATM/banking services
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Feel at home (4)
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Hair dryer
$71 nightly
The total price is $83
$83 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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7.67.6 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
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8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
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Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed
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When you stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
99 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
24-hour offsite parking within 82 ft (USD 35 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
What to do
Foosball
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Library
Communal living room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 35 per night (82 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Hi Francisco Hostel Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel like?
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.
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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Location
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Breakfast
Elevator
Kitchen
Shower
Chinatown
Public transport
What guests liked
Free continental breakfast was a convenient and appreciated option. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 8, 2025
Great staff and location
Angel
Angel, 8-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Brilliant hostel in a gorgeous old building . It is opposite a parking garage which you can get discounted 24 hr parking .
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
Great place! Great people!
Hamza
Hamza, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 19, 2025
Good common spaces! A lot of people stay here, so expect fellow dormers. Front desk staff are kind. Cafe next door gives a 10% discount if you tell them you stay at the hostel.
Katrina
Katrina, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 26, 2025
It was a good, reliable place to stay! It's walkable to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf.
Sydney
Sydney, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Great!
Xinyi
Xinyi, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2025
It's the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. The exterior was under renovation as well as the elevator during our stay, but I wouldn't hold that against them. It was perfectly fine accommodations for a few nights.
Isaac
Isaac, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
Basic but does the job.
Avtar
Avtar, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
Good
Parmida
Parmida, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
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Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2025
This was my first solo experience ever. I booked a trip to visit
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 6, 2025
I loved this place
Naledi
Naledi, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 3, 2025
Great place overall
Sudhanshu
Sudhanshu, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 16, 2025
Good
LIU
LIU, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 26, 2025
I really like the attitude of this waiter, sorry I did ask his name but I forgot! Tall and blond curly hair. He is very nice and has a great attitude!
qinghua
qinghua, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 14, 2025
The hostel is near the Powell St station which is convenient to go to different part of the city. It is clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Sui Yin
Sui Yin, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 18, 2024
I like that room where clean and safe. Breakfast and the kitchen was a very nice experience.
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 26, 2024
Great hotel for the price.
Amazing location.
A little noisy.
Chantal
Chantal, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 3, 2024
Great experience.
Florencia
Florencia, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
May 13, 2025
The only thing I didn't like was that the elevator didn't work and it was difficult to carry the suitcases up 4 floors both to go up and down.
Jehu
Jehu, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 3, 2025
I didn’t like the staff
Alexa
Alexa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 21, 2024
Hostel was clean and service was extremely friendly!
Dustin
Dustin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 14, 2023
Great, clean and nice staff.
kissimmee
kissimmee, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 2, 2024
Tv in room but had a blessed stay
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 30, 2024
Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good