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HI - San Francisco - Downtown
312 Mason St Union Square
San Francisco CA 94102
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Tel. 1-415-788 5604
Fax. 1-415-788 3023

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85% Customer Rating
HI-San Francisco Downtown offers a first-rate location at a rock-bottom price! Stay in the heart of San Francisco's tourist district, one block from Union Square and steps from Chinatown and SOMA, in a vibrant neighborhood filled with clubs, restaurants, bars, theaters, and art galleries.

Of course, you'll also have easy access to Union Square's famous, world-class shopping. With scores of flagship department stores and trendy boutiques at your doorstep, you're sure to find that perfect souvenir -- and with the money you save by staying with us, you can afford it!

Housed in a renovated hotel, HI-San Francisco Downtown has all the modern-day comforts you've come to expect. The hostel offers both private rooms and dorm rooms, with a MAXIMUM OF 4 BEDS PER DORM. Lockers are available in each room, and many rooms come with their own private bathrooms. Free linen and towel service, as well as daily housekeeping, are included, and laundry facilities are available on site.

FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS are provided every morning, and a guest kitchen is available for self-service meals. The guest lounges are newly renovated, and the hostel boasts a brand new THEATER-STYLE MEDIA ROOM with wide-screen, satellite TV, and two movie screenings nightly. High-speed Internet facilities and FREE WIFI are also available.

Guests are also welcome to join in the FREE OR LOW-COST ACTIVITIES the hostel organizes daily, including pub-crawls, walking tours, and day trips out to the Napa Wine Country or to the gorgeous Yosemite Valley.

HI-San Francisco Downtown is easy walking distance to popular attractions including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Beuna Gardens and Center for the Arts, the Metreon entertainment complex and IMAX theater, and the enormous new Westfield shopping center. You can also catch the cable car three blocks from the hostel's door, and cruise your way up to North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf.

Along with the cable cars, the hostel is close to other public transit -- 1 block from major MUNI bus lines and 3 blocks from BART trains which run to/from the San Francisco International Airport and the Oakland International Airport.

HI-San Francisco Downtown is your home in the heart of the city!

"Just a block from Union Square, amid five-star hotels at a tiny fraction of the price." -- Lonely Planet, USA & Canada on a Shoestring

"The cleanest and most central hostel, and, consequently, the most popular." --Rough Guide

"A budget traveler's dream in the land of pricey downtown hotels." --San Francisco Bay Guardian

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT SFHOSTELS.COM.

Attractions

Cultural centre nearby
Museums/art galleries nearby
City centre location
Historical sites nearby
Main attractions nearby
Nightlife nearby
Restaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearby
Hostel with a difference
Leisure facilities nearby
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Facilities

Discounts and concessions available
Family rooms available
Suitable for wheelchair users
Breakfast in price
Hostel open 24h
Lift
TV room
Self-catering kitchen
Groups welcome
Common room(s)
Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureau
Laundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
Internet access
Credit card accepted
Currency exchange at or near hostel
Individual traveller welcome
Luggage Store
Lockers available
Non smoking room/area
Basic store available at or near the hostel
Rates include local tax

Prices from

Bed price from: 25.00 USD
Single Room: 69.00 USD

Hostel bed capacity

Total beds:192

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):24 hrs
Opening times (over the year):All Year

Directions

Bus:BY GREYHOUND BUS: The bus stops at the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco. Walk out to the front of the terminal and take MUNI bus #38 to Geary and Powell streets. Walk 1 block west on Geary, and turn left on Mason Street. The hostel is on the lefthand side.
Metro:BART OR MUNI: Get off at the Powell Street station. Walk 2 blocks north on Powell, turn left on O'Farrell Street, then turn right on Mason Street. The hostel is on the righthand side.
Parking:There is an unloading zone in front of the hostel entrance; when you arrive, the hostel staff can direct you to a long-term parking facility. There is an inexpensive facility 2 km from the hostel; there are other facilities within 1 block of the hostel that are more expensive.
Location:1 block from Union Square; walking distance to Chinatown, SoMA, and cable cars.
Rail:BY AMTRAK RAIL: From the Oakland or Emeryville Amtrak stations, take an Amtrak shuttle bus to the Ferry Building (at Market Street and the Embarcadero). Take a MUNI metro train from the Embarcadero station (near the Ferry Building) to the Powell Street station. Walk 2 blocks north on Powell, turn left on O'Farrell Street, then turn right on Mason Street. The hostel is on the righthand side.
Airport:BY BART TRAIN: Get off at the Powell Street station. Walk 2 blocks north on Powell, turn left on O'Farrell Street, then turn right on Mason Street. The hostel is on the righthand side. BY AIRPORT SHUTTLE: From San Francisco Int'l Airport, Lorrie's Airport Service offers a discounted rate of $13 per person. From Oakland Int'l Airport, Super Shuttle service is available but reservations are recommended.
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