HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

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. Please note that restoration work on our building’s historic exterior will continue through the end of 2025. We are making every effort to assign reservations away from areas that may experience daytime noise. For any questions or concerns, please contact the hostel directly.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of San Francisco, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Jeanne
United States United States
“Cleanliness, laundry room, kitchen and facilities. The other guests from around the world. Seniors also there l7ke myself!”
Maricel
United States United States
“The quietness and only good for 4 occupants not so crowded. I’m closer to bathroom and it’s spacious . most likely there’s quiet privacy in the room , my roommates were good , aware, smiley and still.”
Belkacem-nacer
Algeria Algeria
“This is my first experience in a hostel, as a solo woman traveler, I had the best experience. I was in a room with 4 other girls with a bathroom included in our room. It was great and didn’t have any problems. The location is safe during the day,...”
Lam
United States United States
“Shared kitchen and dining area were great. Most hotels don’t have a refrigerator or microwave. Front door is locked and there is staff at front desk 24/7.”
Andrea
United States United States
“Hi San Francisco is a very nice hostel, located in downtown San Francisco. The staffs are wonderful good people, very kind and helpful. Hi San Francisco downtown is near Macy's, Union Square, and Trader Joe's. It's a very clean and comfortable...”
Joelle
United States United States
“Hi San Francisco has always been my favorite spot in the City. I stayed there for many days while working at the Westfield Mall. The best Hostel in the City.”
Marcos
United States United States
“The lap top lounge is a thoughtful amenity. Really surprised to find it. Most other hostels do not provide one”
Amir
Egypt Egypt
“- Location of the property was good and it was reasonably safe in the streets even though the Tenderloin area in SF generally has safety concerns. It seemed this was a relatively safer part of the area. - The cleaning ladies are doing a great job...”
Kariely
United States United States
“I loved that it felt nice and quaint. Definitely has different vibes on the inside than the outside. Super cool.”
Pierre
United States United States
“I liked the organization and the cleanliness at this hostel. The location was also amazing in San Francisco.”

Area info

Amenities of HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Heating

House rules

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 travelling 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 travelling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room.

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.

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