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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Union Square

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Lounge
Exterior
Private Queen Room Ensuite
Dining
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Popular LocationWestin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMoscone Convention Center14 min walk
  • Popular LocationOracle Park3 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)25 min drive

Room options

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Private 6-bed Room Ensuite

Private 6-bed Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Private Economy Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Twin Room Ensuite

Private Twin Room Ensuite

Private Twin Room Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Private Queen Room Ensuite

Private Queen Room Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

At HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Union Square and within 15 minutes of Moscone Convention Center. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown San Francisco hostel include San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Embarcadero Center.
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What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk
  • Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Pinecrest Diner - 1 min walk
  • King Of Thai Noodle - 2 min walk
  • The Halal Guys - 1 min walk
  • Hinodeya - 2 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Union Square
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel.

This San Francisco hostel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers 99 accommodations with portable fans and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hi Francisco Hostel Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

As of 6 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel on 18 June 2024 start from AU$117.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

The closest beach to HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is Ocean Beach (9.3 km).

Does HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

No, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kengo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Usman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kellee

Travelled with partner
Great location near a myriad of public transit options, breakfast was always the same but a solid start to the day with it being included, and generally a clean and fun vibe throughout the hostel. The biggest drawback during our stay specifically was the elevator going out of service during the 2nd or 3rd day of our stay and remaining broken, and we were were staying on the 6th floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is always on point
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel was clean and service was extremely friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Being my first experience in a hostel, please consider my comments with a degree of caution. However, I believe there are aspects that could have enhanced my comfort during the stay. Enjoyed: - Charging station and light above bunkbed. - Water-saving system in showers. - Showers and bathrooms in hallways. - Kitchen with communal fridge and 3-compartment sink. - Hostel provided earplugs. - Mini hangout area next to the kitchen. Areas for Improvement: - Dirty shower in shared bedroom. - Dirty carpet in the shared bedroom. - Shower in the hallway lacked shelves and places to hang towels and clothing. - Unappealing sink on the toilet (it was cute, though). - Room damage policies in shared rooms could be clearer and include a way to identify responsible parties.

10/10 Excellent

Farahnaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem in Union square
Can’t say enough about this place. I was on a business trip with hotels booked up and over priced and this place saved me! I had a private room (323) which was great. Place is spotless and I a germ freak. My room was very spacious and bathroom was so clean. Staff is amazing. They include breakfast too. Location was one block from Union square which was perfect for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jasper

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager upgraded our room for a private bathroom for free which was super nice. I only stayed one night, but I felt safe. I loved the location as i was very central to downtown, and walkable to nearby public transit. The room was a lot cleaner than I expected, especially the bed looked and felt very clean! The common areas looked cozy & nice to hangout in. I would stay again & recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023