HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
We're Getting a Glow-Up!
Our historic hostel is currently undergoing improvements. For further details and to see how this may affect your stay, *see below.*
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!
*Our historic elevator is undergoing repairs through the end of April, 2025. All hostel areas except the lobby are currently accessible via stairs only; please contact the hostel directly if you have questions or need to modify your existing reservation.
Additionally, our historic exterior is being restored through the end of 2025. We’re doing our best to keep reservations away from parts of the building that may get noisy during the day. Please contact the hostel directly with any questions.*
The Basics
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Pets not allowed
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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.
What's Nearby
Chinatown
0.6 mi. away
Union Square
0.2 mi. away
Cable Car Turnaround
0.2 mi. away
Awards & Honors
Booking.com Traveller's Awards 2025
Other Awards & Certifications
