San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
HI - San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf
240 Fort Mason
94123 San Francisco
USA
Tel.
1 415 771 7277
Fax.
1 415 771 1468
Customer Rating
| 88% | |
| 87% | |
| 76% | |
| 78% | |
| 84% | |
| 94% |
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf hostel is the first and most famous hostel in the "City by the Bay." This is the ideal choice for travellers who want to stay in a park setting with stunning views, but still have easy access to the city's urban delights.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is housed in historic Fort Mason at the edge of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one of California's most beautiful and diverse National Parks. The hostel sits right on the waterfront, overlooking the San Francisco Bay with stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Scenic, paved foot/bike paths run from the hostel, along the water, east to Fisherman's Wharf and west to the Marina Green, making for a beautiful, bayside morning walk or ride whichever direction you choose. Fort Mason is worthy of exploration in and of itself, boasting theaters, galleries, and performance spaces as well as outdoor activities.
In addition to shared dorms we offer private rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Free linens and towels as well as daily housekeeping service are included, and laundry facilities are available on site.
A free continental breakfast is provided every morning in our on-site restaurant, Cafe Franco, with fruit, toast, bagels, or waffles. Cafe Franco also serves healthy, organic lunches and dinners at affordable prices, and you'll find locals as well as hostellers enjoying the great quality food and gorgeous views.
If you prefer to cook your own meals, we have a spacious, fully-equipped guest kitchen, and you can dine either in the large dining room or on the outdoor deck, both with the beautiful bay views.
The hostel is equipped with free WiFi, and provides high-speed Internet facilities for rent. Cozy up at the end of your long day of sightseeing next to the wood-burning stove in our lounge, or make new friends over the foosball and pool tables in the game room.
Be sure to take advantage of the free or low-cost activities the hostel organizes daily, such as pub-crawls, walking tours, and day trips out to the Napa Wine Country or to the gorgeous Yosemite Valley.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is your urban oasis in the City by the Bay!
"Stay in one of the city's most historic buildings, set in an urban national park with unrivalled views over San Francisco Bay to the bridge… A cheery, buzzing place with helpful staff." --Sydney Morning Herald
"This top-notch hostel is set within the expansive lawns of Fort Mason, mere paces from the bay, and has great public rooms, tons of activities and a cafe." --Lonely Planet
"If you want character, good prices and a great location, this is the place." --Gayot.com
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is housed in historic Fort Mason at the edge of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one of California's most beautiful and diverse National Parks. The hostel sits right on the waterfront, overlooking the San Francisco Bay with stunning views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Scenic, paved foot/bike paths run from the hostel, along the water, east to Fisherman's Wharf and west to the Marina Green, making for a beautiful, bayside morning walk or ride whichever direction you choose. Fort Mason is worthy of exploration in and of itself, boasting theaters, galleries, and performance spaces as well as outdoor activities.
In addition to shared dorms we offer private rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Free linens and towels as well as daily housekeeping service are included, and laundry facilities are available on site.
A free continental breakfast is provided every morning in our on-site restaurant, Cafe Franco, with fruit, toast, bagels, or waffles. Cafe Franco also serves healthy, organic lunches and dinners at affordable prices, and you'll find locals as well as hostellers enjoying the great quality food and gorgeous views.
If you prefer to cook your own meals, we have a spacious, fully-equipped guest kitchen, and you can dine either in the large dining room or on the outdoor deck, both with the beautiful bay views.
The hostel is equipped with free WiFi, and provides high-speed Internet facilities for rent. Cozy up at the end of your long day of sightseeing next to the wood-burning stove in our lounge, or make new friends over the foosball and pool tables in the game room.
Be sure to take advantage of the free or low-cost activities the hostel organizes daily, such as pub-crawls, walking tours, and day trips out to the Napa Wine Country or to the gorgeous Yosemite Valley.
HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is your urban oasis in the City by the Bay!
"Stay in one of the city's most historic buildings, set in an urban national park with unrivalled views over San Francisco Bay to the bridge… A cheery, buzzing place with helpful staff." --Sydney Morning Herald
"This top-notch hostel is set within the expansive lawns of Fort Mason, mere paces from the bay, and has great public rooms, tons of activities and a cafe." --Lonely Planet
"If you want character, good prices and a great location, this is the place." --Gayot.com
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 164 |
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. Turn left on Howard and walk about 3 blocks. At the northeast corner of Howard and 3rd Street, find the MUNI-30 bus stop. Board a MUNI bus #30 and get off at Van Ness and North Point. Continue walking south on Van Ness to the end of the block. Turn right on Bay and walk 1 block. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the hostel signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel. |
| Metro: | Get off BART at the Montgomery station. Walk up to street level and take MUNI bus #30 from Kearny/Market to Van Ness/North Point. Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the hostel signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel. |
| Parking: | Free parking is available at the hostel on a first-come first-served basis. |
| Location: | Fort Mason is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, near Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Lombard Street, cable cars, and the Marina District. |
| 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 - Fisherman's Wharf" as your final destination. From the Fisherman's Wharf bus stop, walk 2 blocks west on Beach Street, then take MUNI bus #47 to the Van Ness/Bay stop. Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the hostel signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel. |
| Airport: | BY BART: Take a BART train from the airport to the Montgomery 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 up to street level and take MUNI bus #30 ($2, exact change) from Kearny/Market to Van Ness/North Point. Walk one block west on Bay Street to Franklin Street. Turn right into Fort Mason and follow the HOSTEL signs to the left of the chapel and towards the water to the hostel. 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 $55. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
 | Playground |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews HI - San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf
| 02 Feb 2012 Bill, USA | 97% | |
| great place, well run | ||
| 02 Feb 2012 Laurie, USA | 100% | |
| staff are great! | ||
| 29 Jan 2012 Dana, USA | 90% | |
| My only complaint is that my 4-bed dorm was actually 5 beds, and the radiator next to my bed was REALLY loud. I wasn't sure I'd be able to sleep. It was okay with earplugs but did wake me up when it would start up. Maybe you should warn people about that room. | ||
| 28 Jan 2012 Elizabeth, New Zealand | 87% | |
| I enjoyed my stay at HI San Francisco- Fisherman's Wharf...the location is excellent with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
I was surprised that the mattresses were very stained in the dorm I was in....I have stayed in many YHAs in many countries and never encountered such stained bedding. My suggestion to you is to please clean your mattress covers.
I am staying in YHA International in Auckland, New Zealand at the moment and the bedding in the dorms is super fresh and clean.
Otherwise thank you for a nice stay. best wishes Elizabeth Ruhmer | ||
| 26 Jan 2012 Sarah, England & Wales | 47% | |
| The staff were unhelpful and on the whole the hostel was dirty. The beds were most uncomfortable and too many beds were crammed into one room. I would not reccomend this hostel to anyone else. Very disappointed having had a good experience with other HI hostels. | ||
| 23 Jan 2012 Art, USA | 77% | |
| Encourage the food concession to prepare a more interesting and varied menu. Also a few cooking lessons for the people working there wouldn't hurt. The good thing was that the food wasn't expensive; the not so good thing was the food was indifferently prepared. | ||
| 13 Jan 2012 Sharon, USA | 100% | |
| Recommended for anyone traveling to San Francisco. Great location, with public transportation easily accessible--although lots of interesting places and restaurants are definitely within walking distance. | ||
| 11 Jan 2012 Ed, USA | 97% | |
| As annual supporters of the Northern California AYH youth hostels were are very happy to see the something is being done about the energy inefficiency of the windows at the Fishermans wharf hostel. The experience other than the dankness from the energy leaks around the windows was the only thing that detracted from our stay. Excellent Job as always. Ed and Mary Hackie | ||
| 08 Jan 2012 Matthew, USA | 80% | |
| Nice place, good security and comfortable enough. Showers were impressive and breakfast was ok. GREAT location | ||
| 24 Dec 2011 Hanmil, USA | 100% | |
| I love hihostels so I lived here, and I strongly can say it was good decision. It's near the sea, near the mart, has comfortable lounge. In shower room, there are some left stuff that previous people did so it was so convenient. | ||
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