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Hostel HI - Sausalito - Marin Headlands

HI - Sausalito - Marin Headlands

941 Rosenstock Rd
Marin Headlands, Golden Gate Recreational Area
94965 Sausalito
USA

Tel. 1 415 331 2777
Fax. 1 415 331 3568

Customer Rating

Total:	89%	89% 100 44
Friendliness of Staff:	90%	90%
Efficiency of Service:	89%	89%
Comfort:	85%	85%
Cleanliness:	89%	89%
Security:	89%	89%
Location:	95%	95%

Green Rating:	88%	88%

HI-Marin Headlands sits on a hillside in the Marin Headlands section of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Two historic, turn-of-the-century buildings are surrounded by beaches, forests and rolling hills. The beautiful Marin Headlands offers many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as an abundance of wildlife and native plant life to study and enjoy.Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais are nearby

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:				Total beds
Number of rooms:	4	4	10	100

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	7:30am - 11:30pm
Opening times (over the year):	All Year

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Metro:	From downtown San Francisco, take MUNI bus #76 to the Marin Headlands Visitors Center, a short walk from the hostel. This bus runs Sundays and holidays only.
Parking:	Free parking is available at the hostel on a first-come first-served basis.
Sea port:	The hostel is about 5 miles from Sausalito, where guest slips are available at many of the local marinas.
Location:	The hostel is about 5 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. From the SOUTH: Take 101 North over the Golden Gate Bridge and exit on Alexander Avenue. Stay to the right as you exit and then drive a short distance to the first road (the road is not clearly marked, but it is called Bunker Road). Take a left onto Bunker Road until you come to a one-way tunnel. Drive through when prompted and then follow the directions under "From the Tunnel" below. From the NORTH: Take 101 South to the second exit for Sausalito (this is the final exit before you hit the Golden Gate Bridge). As you come off the exit, take a right toward Sausalito and then take the first left you encounter. At the one-way tunnel, drive through when prompted and then follow the directions under "From the Tunnel" below. From the TUNNEL: When you are out of the tunnel drive 2 miles west into the Headlands. At the fork in the road (Field Road), take a left and then follow the signs to the hostel.
Rail:	The most convenient Amtrak train station is in Emeryville, because Amtrak offers connecting bus service to San Francisco. When you purchase your train ticket, select "San Francisco - Financial District" as your final destination. From the Financial District bus stop, walk half a block south to Market Street, turn right and walk 2 blocks to Fremont Steeet. At Market and Fremont, take MUNI bus #76 to the Marin Headlands Visitors Center, a short walk from the hostel. This bus runs Sundays and holidays only.
Airport:	SHUTTLE: Marin Door To Door provides shuttle service from SFO to the hostel for US$40 (US$12 for each additional person). Reserve online and receive a $3 discount. CAR: See "From the SOUTH" directions in location section.

Attractions

	Museums/art galleries nearby		Historical sites nearby
	Hiking area		Main attractions nearby
	Nightlife nearby		Botanical gardens nearby
	Forested/wooded area		Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby		Leisure facilities nearby
	Beach at or near hostel		Mountainous/hilly area
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Sausalito - Marin Headlands

Facilities

	Family rooms available		Suitable for wheelchair users
	Self-catering kitchen		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Laundry facilities		Internet access
	Credit card accepted		Games room
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Lockers available		Non smoking room/area
	Basic store available at or near the hostel		Garden
	Green Hostel		Playground
	Rates include local tax		BBQ

Customer Reviews HI - Sausalito - Marin Headlands

08 Apr 2013 Sandra, USA	97%	97%
We stayed in the coed dorm. The big exit sign with red light was shining in my face. This was the only challenge with the sleeping arrangement. Also I couldn't find the light for the women's shower area and was not able to get hot water in the early morning. My friend had to fiddle around with a few showers before he could get hot water in the men's shower. We were just so happy to be at the Marin Headlands that we didn't care. We will be returning and bringing friends. Thanks so much. Samantha is terrific! Hostel response: We're happy to hear that through some obstacles, you still enjoyed your stay! I'll make sure to pass on your kind words to Samantha! Hope to see you out here again soon!!
25 Mar 2013 Mark, USA	100%	100%
You know what would be really awesome: sturdier bunks, perhaps made of wood or secured to the walls. But otherwise all was good. Hostel response: Thanks for the tip! We're working on getting new bunks this year! Hopefully next time you come out, you'll see the change! Glad to hear you had a nice time otherwise!
25 Mar 2013 Howard, USA	93%	93%
Beautiful setting,friendly and helpful staff. Will stay again. Hostel response: Glad to hear it! Come back again soon!
11 Mar 2013 David, USA	97%	97%
Nice hostel. Hostel response: Thank you! We're glad to hear you liked it here and hope to see you again!
31 Dec 2012 Kristin, USA	100%	100%
fantastic!! Hostel response: Thank you! Hope we see you again sometime!
19 Oct 2012 Sharen, USA	100%	100%
A great stay although short this year Hostel response: Glad to hear it! Hopefully you can visit for longer next year! Thank you!
18 Oct 2012 Rieko, USA	100%	100%
Loved the location and cozyness of the place. Hostel response: Thank you! We're happy to hear it!
14 Oct 2012 David, USA	97%	97%
Location isolation very interesting. Hostel response: Yes, it's definitely interesting to be so close and so far at the same time. We hope you enjoyed the isolating beauty of the headlands and had some peace of mind on your trip!
13 Sep 2012 Jennifer, USA	43%	43%
I had booked a woman's only dorm. I was laying in bed in my pjs alone in the room when a man came in using a key. It scared me beyond words. I was afraid he had come to hurt me. I told him he was mistaken and that he should be there. When he left the room. I packed up my stuff and went to the front desk only to find out they made it a coed dorm with out telling me. When i said had i had booked a womens only dorm on line and would not have stayed otherwise. They were un appoligetic. As a result I will not stay in a hostel again. It scared me so much and made me feel unsafe. Hostel response: That is unfortunate that we didn't communicate that to you. We did give you a refund for that night, of course, and we did apologize for the miscommunication. If that wasn't clear to you at the time, I sincerely apologize, I understand you were shaken by the event. That should not have happened. Staff is available for all unsafe situations and we have a manager on call daily for 24 hours for the safety of our guests. I'm sorry that being in a coed dorm made you feel so unsafe.
08 Sep 2012 Andrew, England & Wales	63%	63%
We were in the annexe which felt like we weren't stopping at the hostel, seemed to be remote and not included. Hostel response: I'm sorry you felt so isolated. Our main house is open to all of our guests, unlike the annex that can only safely accommodate 25 people. If you are staying in the annex, you are always welcome to hang out in the main house! We have most of our private rooms in the annex though so that may be why you were there.