HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, San Francisco

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Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Max 1 Adult

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This room provides guests with access to a shared hallway bathroom. Towels and linens are provided. Spacious lockers are provided under each bed. USB and electrical charging points and reading lamps are provided for each person. There is a wash basin in every room.

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Max 1 Adult

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Private Queen Room Ensuite

Max 2 Adults

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Featuring an en suite bathroom, this room can accommodate up to 2 guests. Bedding, towels and daily housekeeping is provided. A desk and USB charging station are provided.

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All Facilities for HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Category	Facilities
Activities	Pub crawls.
Others	parking, wifi.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by elevator.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shared toilet.
Room Amenities	Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Desk, Socket near the bed, Carpeted, Fan.
Safety & security	Security alarm, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Lockers, Towels, Linen, Alarm clock.
Common areas	Shared kitchen.
Food & drink safety	Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.

Location & Nearby Places

Union Square (1.5 Km from city center)

312 Mason Street

15 Nearby Attractions

Martin Lawrence Galleries

0.2 km

Union Square

0.3 km

Glide Memorial Church

0.4 km

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

0.5 km

California Historical Society

0.5 km

Visit a Free Museum

0.5 km

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About This Property

Centrally located in San Francisco just 5 minutes’ walk from shopping and dining in Union Square, Each bright room is practically furnished. Each room at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel showcases large windows. All rooms are decorated in cool tones and modern furnishings. Select rooms include an en suite bathroom, a sink and a mirror. Guests have access to all common areas including a full kitchen and an amply furnished lounge. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. Secure lockers are offered. A launderette is located on site. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is 7 minutes’ walk from the Chinatown Gates. Shopping at Westfield Mall on Market Street is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.4

Based on 3900 Reviews

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Comfort

8.39

Cleanliness

8.45

Value For Money

8.56

Facilities

8.39

Guest Reviews

Alessia

group

10.0

Exceptional

perfect

perfect location, safe neighborhood, less than 5 min walk to union square, big and well organized kitchen, breakfast, purified water dispenser, free coffee 24/7, great common space, so closed to public transportation, I just loved it here, I think its the best place to stay to live the city

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Anonymous

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

The staff, the facility and fhe overall culture created is wonderful

The common spaces were all comfortable and invited community culture

No complaints at all. Just maybe add some instructions for the room heater.

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Ngoc

solo traveller

7.0

Good

It was a good short trip at the old hostel

Convenient location, close to Powell train station, bus and cable car stops. Friendly and helpful staff

International outlets not provided

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Rosemarie

solo traveller

8.0

Very good

Good place to stay.

Location good, near Bart station. Close to all shops. Hostel staff lovely, very helpful. Place is clean, just looks a little tired and needs some sprucing up, but cleaners are very efficient. Beds ok, although sheets loose so end up sleeping on plastics coated mattress at times. Nice towels. Ok equipped kitchen. Breakfast ok and free.

Some pillows a little lumpy. Bottom sheets dont fit too well and very slippery on plastic mattress covers

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Tran

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Everything was so good. I paid for the 4 bedrooms room but was alone all the time

It is better if it is closer to the train station.

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Laia

with friends

9.0

Superb

Easy going, good located and confortable.

The breakfast could be more variated.

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Leeju

group

10.0

Exceptional

The accommodation was beyond our expectations. We weren't expecting individual restrooms and showers. We were just booking the cheapest accommodation to sleep in. However, the accommodation had an elevator as well as individual restrooms and showers. We stayed in a room for 2 people. So, we're not sure if there are separate restrooms and showers in a shared room. The accommodation was very clean and well-organized. Free breakfast was offered and there were bread, bananas, coffee, butter and strawberry jam. It's very cost-effective, so don't hesitate.

Published on 27 Dec 2023

Adventuresolo

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Male only dorms available

This hostel provides male only dorm rooms just like female only dorms and mixed dorms. It's Something that not many hostels offer (male only dorms), but they should.

Published on 26 Dec 2023

Hua-shan

review category business travellers

10.0

Exceptional

Comfortable

Very convenient location, close to the station and restaurants, clean kitchen, and friendly staff

The bathroom has a large, transparent window with a half-covered shower curtain.

Published on 22 Dec 2023

Lucile

review category business travellers

9.0

Superb

Friendly staff, very convenient location, just one block from Union Square, and excellent value for money. The shared kitchen is well equipped, clean and very convenient to use. I really like the cosy atmosphere of the place.

As expected from other guests' comments, the noise from the street can be heard a lot from the rooms as the windows are single-glazed. However, earplugs are available from the reception, which make it a lot easier to sleep :)

Published on 22 Dec 2023