HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Notice of Elevator Maintenance
We’ll be conducting maintenance and upgrades on this hostel’s elevator from December through February. During this time, all hostel areas except the lobby will be accessible via stairs only. We understand this may impact your stay. If you have already booked, you can contact us to modify your reservation dates or cancel without penalty. If you choose to keep your booking and need help with your luggage, just let our staff know — we’re happy to assist! If you have any questions or would like to adjust your reservation, please contact us. Thank you for your understanding as we work to improve our facilities for everyone’s benefit.
Get to Know HI San Francisco Downtown
Close to Union Square, HI San Francisco Downtown hostel is at the center of everything you want to see and do in the city. Our in-house activities and events and guided neighborhood walking tours will help you get to know SF like a local, all while meeting fellow travelers.
Nearby bus and subway lines make it easy and cheap to get everywhere you want to go, whether you’re after tacos and street art in the Mission District, or sunshine and culture in Oakland. When it’s time to catch your flight home, we’re just a few blocks from a BART station where you can grab a train straight to SFO or OAK airport. Driving in? Talk to us at the front desk for discounted garage parking right across the street. Check into one of our newly updated dorm rooms or your very own private room and find out what makes us a budget traveler’s dream in the land of pricey hotels!
Amenities
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
Eco-friendly
24/7 Staff
Guest Kitchen
Work Space
Luggage Storage
Guest Laundry
Close to Public Transit
Free Towels & Bed Sheets
Personal Power & USB Outlets
Private Bathrooms
Air Filters in Shared Spaces
The Basics
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Pets not allowed
Room Types
4-Bed Dorm
4-Bed Ensuite Dorm
6-Bed Ensuite Dorm
Private Economy Room
Private Ensuite Twin
Private Ensuite Queen
Group Travel
Groups of 10 or more at HI San Francisco Downtown are required to book through our Group Sales department. We recognize that every group comes to San Francisco with different needs, and our Group Sales and Services team can help provide special assistance to make your experience here a unique and memorable one.
Get to Know San Francisco
What's Nearby
Chinatown
0.6 mi. away
Union Square
0.2 mi. away
Cable Car Turnaround
0.2 mi. away
Awards & Honors
HostelWorld Hoscars
Best Hostel Network in North America 2024