Hostels in San Francisco
About San Francisco
Sitting on the San Francisco Bay in beautiful Northern California, San Francisco is an exciting and eclectic city that should be on every traveler’s must-visit list. From iconic sights like Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island; to world-class restaurants, museums, and music venues; to colorful neighborhoods like Haight Ashbury and the Mission District, SF has something for everyone. Book your stay at any of HI USA’s three unique San Francisco hostels and you’ll have the perfect home base for exploring everything this one-of-a-kind city has to offer.
Hostel Locations


HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
Overlooking Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and beautiful Fort Mason park, HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf hostel offers a relaxing retreat within the city limits.
An on-site cafe; serving organic food and local beer and wine, a movie room with theater-style seating, a free pool table and...

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Close to cable cars, museums, shopping, and more, HI San Francisco Downtown hostel is at the center of everything you want to see and do in the city. Our awesome staff will help you meet fellow travelers and get to know SF like a local, with the best tours and tips for exploring the city's coolest neighborhoods. Nearby bus and subway lines make it easy and cheap to get everywhere...

HI San Francisco City Center Hostel
At HI San Francisco City Center hostel, we’re off the beaten path – and we like it that way! In a city chock-full of upscale food, drink, and entertainment, we’re holding it down in the Tenderloin: home of SF’s very best cheap eats, dive bars, and legendary music venues. Our beautiful hostel, set in a 1920s boutique hotel complete with on-site bar, is...