HI - San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, CAPrint
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is the first -- and most famous -- hostel in the "City by the Bay." This is the ideal choice for travelers who want to stay in a park setting with stunning views, but still have easy access to the city's urban delights.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is housed in historic Fort Mason at the edge of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one of California's most beautiful and diverse National Parks. The hostel sits right on the waterfront, overlooking the San Francisco Bay with stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Scenic, paved foot/bike paths run from the hostel, along the water, east to Fisherman's Wharf and west to the Marina Green, making for a beautiful, bayside morning walk ....
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is the first -- and most famous -- hostel in the "City by the Bay." This is the ideal choice for travelers who want to stay in a park setting with stunning views, but still have easy access to the city's urban delights.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is housed in historic Fort Mason at the edge of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one of California's most beautiful and diverse National Parks. The hostel sits right on the waterfront, overlooking the San Francisco Bay with stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Scenic, paved foot/bike paths run from the hostel, along the water, east to Fisherman's Wharf and west to the Marina Green, making for a beautiful, bayside morning walk or ride whichever direction you choose. Fort Mason is worthy of exploration in and of itself, boasting theaters, galleries, and performance spaces as well as outdoor activities.
In addition to shared dorms we offer private rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Free linens and towels as well as daily housekeeping service are included, and laundry facilities are available on site.
A free continental breakfast is provided every morning in our on-site restaurant, Cafe Franco, with fruit, toast, bagels, or waffles. Cafe Franco also serves healthy, organic lunches and dinners at affordable prices, and you'll find locals as well as hostellers enjoying the great quality food and gorgeous views.
If you prefer to cook your own meals, we have a spacious, fully-equipped guest kitchen, and you can dine either in the large dining room or on the outdoor deck, both with the beautiful bay views.
The hostel is equipped with free WiFi, and provides high-speed Internet facilities for rent. Cozy up at the end of your long day of sightseeing next to the wood-burning stove in our lounge, or make new friends over the foosball and pool tables in the game room.
Be sure to take advantage of the free or low-cost activities the hostel organizes daily, such as pub-crawls, walking tours, and day trips out to the Napa Wine Country or to the gorgeous Yosemite Valley.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is your urban oasis in the City by the Bay!
"Stay in one of the city's most historic buildings, set in an urban national park with unrivalled views over San Francisco Bay to the bridge… A cheery, buzzing place with helpful staff." --Sydney Morning Herald
"This top-notch hostel is set within the expansive lawns of Fort Mason, mere paces from the bay, and has great public rooms, tons of activities and a cafe." --Lonely Planet
"If you want character, good prices and a great location, this is the place." --Gayot.com
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- Beach nearby
- City centre location
- Cultural centre nearby
- Hostel with a difference
- Forested area nearby
- Hiking trails nearby
- Historical sites nearby
- Leisure facilities nearby
- Main attractions nearby
- Museums/art galleries nearby
- Nightlife nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- Shopping centre/market nearby
Facilities
- Cultural centre nearby
- Cafe/Bar
- Basic store available at or near the hostel
- Breakfast at or near the hostel
- Common room(s)
- Credit card accepted
- Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
- Cycle store at or near the hostel
- Discounts and concessions available
- Family rooms available
- Games room
- Earth friendly hostel
- Groups welcome
- Individual traveller welcome
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Rates include local tax
- Lockers available
- Luggage Store
- Meals available
- Hostel open 24h
- Playground at or near the hostel
- Self-catering kitchen
- Sheets in price
- Smoking room/area
- Suitable for wheelchair users
Metro
BART: Get off at the Montgomery Street station. Walk up to street level and take MUNI bus #30 from the corner of Kearny and Market streets to the Van Ness/North Point stop. MUNI METRO: Get off at the Van Ness station. Walk up to street level and take MUNI bus #47 or #49 to the Van Ness/North Point stop.
Train
BY AMTRAK RAIL: From the Oakland or Emeryville Amtrak stations, take an Amtrak shuttle bus to the Ferry Building. Take a MUNI Metro train from the Embarcadero station (near the Ferry Building) to the Montgomery Street station. Walk up to street level and take MUNI bus #30 from the corner of Kearny and Market streets to the Van Ness/North Point stop. Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the HOSTEL signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel.
Parking
Free parking is available at the hostel.
Location
Fort Mason Im Nationalpark Golden Gate National Recreation Area, zwischen Fisherman's Wharf und Marina
Bus
BY GREYHOUND BUS: The bus stops at the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco. Walk out to the front of the terminal and take MUNI bus #10 ($1.50, exact change) to the Van Ness/North Point stop. (On Sundays, walk from the terminal to Kearny and Market Streets and take MUNI bus #30 to Van Ness/North Point.) Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the HOSTEL signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel.
Airport
BY BART TRAIN: Get off at the Montgomery Street station. Walk up to street level and take MUNI bus #30 from the corner of Kearny and Market streets to the Van Ness/North Point stop. Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the HOSTEL signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel. BY AIRPORT SHUTTLE: From San Francisco Int'l Airport, Lorrie's Airport Service offers a discounted rate of $13 per person. From Oakland Int'l Airport, Super Shuttle service is available but reservations are recommended.
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