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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Property class: 2
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

  • 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
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (4)

  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Hair dryer
$89 nightly
The total price is $104
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a sink, and a door.

Private Queen Room Ensuite

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

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A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread, a yellow desk, and a blue carpet in a room with teal walls.

Private Economy Room

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

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A room with two beds, a window, a painting on the wall, and a hanging light fixture.

Private Twin Room Ensuite

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

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A bunk room with three bunk beds, each with a number label, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a bathroom with an orange wall, and a door leading to another room.

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

A room with bunk beds, wooden paneling, a window with curtains, and a blue carpet.

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

A room with bunk beds, a bathroom with an orange wall, and a door leading to another room.

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

A room with bunk beds, wooden paneling, a window with curtains, and a blue carpet.

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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
  • 450 Sutter Building - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Warfield Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Golden Gate Tap Room - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cable55 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - ‬4 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

  • 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

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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