HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Downtown base with a social buzz

HI San Francisco Downtown makes city time easy with a central Downtown San Francisco address near Union Square, plus an open, lounge-like second floor made for swapping travel tales. Between the spacious guest kitchen and dining room and the always-on snack bar market with complimentary coffee, it’s set up for flexible days and late-night plans.

  • Walk-it-off city adventures

    Guided neighborhood walking tours make it simple to explore and meet fellow travelers.

  • Social dining made simple

    A spacious guest kitchen and dining room turns meals into easy conversation.

  • Transit-friendly downtown hub

    A nearby BART station connects directly to SFO or OAK airports.
$87 nightly
The total price is $102
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Classic historic exterior with ongoing restoration
  • Newly updated dorm rooms during Glow-Up renovations
  • Dedicated laptop room with fast Wi-Fi
  • Cinema room for low-key evenings
  • Game room for casual competition
  • On-site laundry facilities for longer stays
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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

  • ‪Kin Khao - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herb N'Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hinodeya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King of Thai Noodle House - ‬2 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

Hotel size

    • 99 rooms

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

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • 24-hour offsite parking within 82 ft (USD 35 per night)

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

  • 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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 35 per night (82 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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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Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

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What guests liked

  • Stable and working WiFi was available for guests. (4 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Very interesting and cozy place! A bit bad circulation of air in the room, smelled kinda damp, but really happy with everything else
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for stay. Clean space
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room good staff and location is also good
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Bathrooms were also clean with plenty of hot water. The kitchen was modern and well stocked. Blazing saddles bike rentals offers a $24 dollar, 24hr rental for guests. I highly recommend this hostel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location downtown, easy access to get everywhere. Great things to explore walking in every direction. Easy access to public transportation. Very helpful staff. Big kitchen & common rooms to hang out. Thanks for a great visit. ;)
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10/10 Exceptional

They have on site laundry machines, a gracious kitchen, plenty of showers and the beds are pretty comfortable. All in all my favorite hostel in San fransisco
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are comfortable sharing space witb other people, very sustainable option to live.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best value for a hostel bunk in San Francisco. Consistent, the bunks are comfortable, and they have snacks and drinks for sale in the lobby, that’s a nice touch when you don’t have the energy to leave the hotel. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. Hot water for tea and coffee available and free coffee in the reception area. Very friendly helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and great people!
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, quiet, staff plans fun and affordable activities around daily. Really great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, service, and value. I booked a room with 2 double beds and a bathroom (shower/toilet) with a sink in the room called an en-suite. The bed was extremely comfortable, I was surprised how well I slept. The location is safe and exactly where you want to be in San Francisco, close to Union square. There were plenty of clean bathrooms and showers on every floor that were readily available at different times of my stay for several days. The kitchen is large and has a lot of windows to look out of and people watch while eating. There are utensils, plates, bowls and an oven/ fridge in the kitchen. Overall great stay and great value, I’ve been here at least 15-20 times over the last 15 years with family, kids, friends and have always had a great experience. My kids actually enjoyed this hostel more than the Hilton across the street as there are more common areas and they liked the bunk beds. Save your money and stay here, especially if this is your first hostel experience, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and location
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and helpful staff, attractive comfortable lounge area, great laundry set up.
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10/10 Exceptional

Around 40 minutes from the airport and only a few blocks from the metro station. Everything you need is a few minutes walk from the hostel. Property is a great deal and was safe. Welcoming environment and everyone was respectful. Room was clean and working wifi. It’s great to see this type of hostel in the US.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Room was really nice and clean however it was lacking a few things like a rail/wardrobe, air con etc. it was also extremely loud outside as our room was 2nd floor on a busy intersection, this was doable with ear plugs however we definitely wouldn’t have been able to sleep with the window open it was hot. It’s a great location for all the transport you need to get around the city, the kitchen is quite spacious which is good. On our last day we wanted to store some bags and were met with a 5 dollar charge per person, this seems really quite unfair when we had already paid to stay there and the cost came out of the blue.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, clean and nice staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is the most interesting
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10/10 Exceptional

Just Wonderful - really nice vibe, with lovely 24hr staff at front desk......
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for the price. Amazing location. A little noisy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good