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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Union Square

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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers a great location, putting you 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 steps away and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • 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
$86 nightly
The total price is $100
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Queen Room Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Twin Room Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Private Twin Room Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • SHN Curran Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 28 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 28 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 37 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 13 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 23 min walk
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
  • Union Square & Market St Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar & Restaurant | Hilton San Francisco Union Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herb N'Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

  • HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers a great location, putting you 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 steps away and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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 12 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.

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Reviews

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free continental breakfast was a convenient and appreciated option. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, staff plans fun and affordable activities around daily. Really great!
chrysalyne, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean yes very staff was polite and the guests were amazing always end up meeting some amazing person when I stay at a hostil very affordable
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
mark ryan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and helpful staff, attractive comfortable lounge area, great laundry set up.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel amenities, activities and ambiance are wonderful. It was a great, lower-cost place to stay in a great location for exploring the city
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location
Angel, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first stay in a hostel and I was very impressed. The room was clean and neat, it was quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I’d definitely stay here again.
Grace, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

You get what you pay for. The price is very accommodating considering the location. It is good for passing by really quick or if waiting for an apartment to become available. Again, very affordable. The room temperature was warm and a little musty. It had somewhat of a smoke smell.
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location is the most interesting
Joyce, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time at a hostel. And I didn’t know what to expect. I made sure I read the reviews and just like the reviews said this place was amazing. Front desk was very friendly. I was able to check in my bags early since I had a very early flight And leave them at 10 AM which made it very convenient to be able to start sightseeing. Rooms were clean and common areas were kept clean so far, very pleased, especially being a solo woman traveler. Only thing I would add is make sure you bring your own lock because if you don’t and if you have stuff to lock up, it’s a $10 charge for a lock at front desk.
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great, clean and nice staff.
kissimmee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very helpful and help me to change my room due to someone occupied my bed
Sui Yin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just Wonderful - really nice vibe, with lovely 24hr staff at front desk......
marcus, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Pros:close to the bart and lots of food. Kind staff. Quick check in. Cons: Hot. Noisy dorm mate. No mirror in bathrooms.
Savannah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for the price. Amazing location. A little noisy.
Chantal, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good
Hamzah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was clean. This is a hostel so i didn't expect the mattress to be great.... and it wasn't, but it was okay. I appreciated the warm shower w/good water pressure. When i asked reception about a place to dine she gave excellent advice and with a friendly attitude. And, when I needed to check-out a day early due to change in plans it was no problem. I was refunded for the day.
Stephanie, 6-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I like that room where clean and safe. Breakfast and the kitchen was a very nice experience.
Leslie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

accessibility and very dedicated and understanding staff
Enoch, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I’ve stayed at a few hostels in the city. This feels the safest and most comfortable.
Elisa, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice amenities, great for a budget place to stay while exploring SF. Staff is also very helpful.
Aaron, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming

I have stayed here 2x and having stayed at another hostel in SF this is the one I'd recommend. It's so clean and comfortable, with a great lounge and kitchen and lots of friendly people.
Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hostel room was nice and the bathroom was clean. The kitchen was well equipped and the staff friendly. Unfortunately the location is on the edge of a bit of rough area with quite a few homeless people.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice location and amenities

A cool old building in a great location close to all things in downtown. Staff was friendly and the decor and breakfast were nice touches. As with a typical SF building, walls are very thin so you can hear people moving around throughout the building during the night, but some of that is expected at a hostel.
1-night trip