HI-San Francisco Downtown Hostel
HI - San Francisco - Downtown
312 Mason St
Union Square
94102 San Francisco
USA
Tel.
1 415 788 5604
Fax.
1 415 788 3023
Customer Rating
| 88% | ||
| 85% | ||
| 80% | ||
| 84% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 95% | ||
| 88% | ||
HI-San Francisco Downtown hostel 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 neighbourhood 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 breakfast 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
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 breakfast 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
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 57 | 43 | 1 | 292 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From the Greyhound Station at San Francisco's Temporary Transbay Terminal, exit and turn right on Folsom. Take your first right onto Beale and walk 1 block. Cross Howard, and find the MUNI bus #38 stop at the northeast corner of Howard and Beale. Take the MUNI bus #38 to Geary and Powell. Continue walking west on Geary for 1 block, then turn left on Mason. The hostel is in the first block on your left. |
| 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: | Park in the loading zone in front of the hostel, front desk staff will direct you to permanent parking. Expect to pay around $20 per day in a nearby lot. |
| Location: | One block from Union Square; walking distance to Chinatown, SoMA, and cable cars. |
| Rail: | The nearest Amtrak train station is in Emeryville, but Amtrak offers connecting bus service to San Francisco. When you purchase your train ticket, select "San Francisco - Westfield Shopping Center" as your final destination. From the Shopping Center bus stop, walk 2 blocks north on Powell Street, turn left on O'Farrell Street, then turn right on Mason Street. The hostel is on the righthand side. |
| Airport: | BY BART: Take a BART train from the airport to the Powell station. (Trains run 4 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, 6 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to midnight on Sundays and holidays.) Walk 2 blocks north on Powell Street, turn left on O'Farrell Street, then turn right on Mason Street. The hostel is on the righthand side. BY SHUTTLE: Lorrie's Airport Service offers a discounted rate of $14 per person for shuttle service between San Francisco International Airport and HI-San Francisco hostels. Contact the hostel for more information and reservations. BY TAXI: There are usually plenty of private taxis available at the airport. Look for an official taxi stop outside the baggage claim. A ride from SFO to the hostel will set you back about $50. |
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 |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - San Francisco - Downtown |
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 |
Customer Reviews HI - San Francisco - Downtown
| 12 Jun 2013 Thomas, USA | 97% | |
| Great hostel in a great location. Staff were great. Free coffee, internet, and breakfast. What more could you ask? | ||
| 08 Jun 2013 Gael, Australia | 83% | |
| The first time I stayed I was put in a 4 bed room with ensuite. It was very nice. This time it was a 4 bed room but very small. More suited to be a double | ||
| 07 Jun 2013 Danielle, Northern Ireland | 93% | |
| I stayed here with a friend and was very happy. The beds were comfortable, clean and with only 4 people in the dorm there was plenty of room. Very good location to shops, bars and restaurants. A welcoming common area and very comfy theatre room made it hard to see why someone would book a hotel. | ||
| 07 Jun 2013 Dawn, Ireland (Republic of) | 83% | |
| Very friendly and capable staff. I also stay in the HI Boston and the staff were very rude. The level of cleanness in HI Boston is appalling in comparison to the HI San Francisco downtown. I enjoyed my steady very much in San Francisco. Thank you and keep up the good work! | ||
| 04 Jun 2013 Prem, India | 90% | |
| good place to stay. staff very helpful. | ||
| 04 Jun 2013 Chi-Feng, Canada | 93% | |
| Nice staff and great location | ||
| 03 Jun 2013 Robert, USA | 20% | |
| all around great location, staff and comfy stay. I will be back | ||
| 29 May 2013 Patrick, Netherlands | 90% | |
| Maybe place some (small) vending machines in case people want to buy soda or snacks late at night? Or maybe you don't want that because there's a small drugstore close by. And please replace the mattresses; my back was killing me after ten days | ||
| 27 May 2013 Rosemary, England & Wales | 90% | |
| Enjoyed my stay there. Location is excellent as it is right in the hub of San Francisco. With visitors Information just 5 minutes away at Powell Metro (yellow metro line)
Staff were very helpful. I would go and stay again. | ||
| 27 May 2013 David, New Zealand | 93% | |
| This was one of the better hostels i've stayed in (and I've seen a few over the years!). Super friendly staff. Breakfast of cereal, coffee, juice and bagels free each morning. Free wifi was great which a lot of places don't provide. Room was nice and tidy although the bathroom could've had an overhaul but not bad. Excellent loaction near main shopping strip and restaurants. Definitely recommend it. | ||
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