HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
About this property
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel features 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 private 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. Laundry facilities 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 Center on Market Street.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
United States
“I really loved the comforter. .They are similar to those used in Northern Japan during the winters. Their weight is designed to keep the body insulated with body heat. This is needed in your rooms because of the massive size of the windows that...” - Avril
France
“The staff was helpful and had good tips for activities.” - Kilgore“The hostel is in a good location. Close to public transportation, restaurants, etc.”
- Raby“The conversation at meals was uplifting. The meals were delicious.”
- Zoran
Serbia
“Great location, stuff is ok (maybe more smiles, but ok)” - Shabba
India
“Great location and the most friendliest and helpful staff. Their mission really is to build a community and you can see it in the space as well as how inclusive it feels” - In
Hong Kong
“Great location! The lift was broken when I was there, but I was ok with it.” - Alicia“Need a place to stay close to Early morning Bart to get to East Bay for work 6:30 a.m Great location. Feel safe.”
- María
Mexico
“Very nice hostal facilities. The location is excellent, amenities are good, it is clean and the amenities are very very good, like keep your luggage or use de comon areas after check out. Kitchen is very well equipped” - Lu“Wonderful staff especially the kind gentleman with pink hair at front desk. Helped answer all my questions. And the location is terrific, 3 min from the cable cars, 5 min to Bart station. Lots of restaurants nearby. The building has secured access...”
Area info
Amenities of HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $35 per day.
- Parking garage
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 traveling 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 traveling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room.
The hotel's elevator 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.