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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:	90%	90% 100 90
Friendliness of Staff:	93%	93%
Efficiency of Service:	91%	91%
Comfort:	85%	85%
Cleanliness:	90%	90%
Security:	89%	89%
Location:	94%	94%

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

16 Jan 2012 Christine, USA	100%	100%
no towels in room or linen closet. Would be nice to have an earlier check-in so you're not arriving at dinner time. 2pm would be a better time especially if somebody is traveling all day to get to the hostel. Hostel response: Sorry about the towels, we were running a little low, but we just ordered some new, fresh, fluffy towels. Although our check in policy is 3:30pm, if you are checking into a dorm, we can sometimes (depending on how much the cleaner has to do) check into your room earlier. It's hard for us to have an earlier check in because we can only afford to have one staff member cleaning both houses from 11am-3:30pm and it can be a lot of work, but we always appreciate a good suggestion. Thank you!
23 Dec 2011 Joseph, USA	100%	100%
!!!!! Hostel response: :)!!!! Thank you!
21 Dec 2011 Christine, USA	100%	100%
A bit difficult for an older disabled woman to climb up on top of the bunk but I did it as I didn't want my friend who is also disabled more than I to climb up top. Also a sponge was needed in the kitchen. Greeting committee ( 3 raccoons) were a bit unfriendly. Somebody's been feeding the wildlife human food. Had a great time meeting new people. Loved the views. Will definately be back. Hostel response: Thanks Christine! For future stays, you can request a bottom bunk over the phone and we can reserve it for you or you can request room C (it's a private family room with a double bed and 2 bottom bunks and an upper bunk)so that everyone can get into bed a little easier :). The raccoons are the worst! We try to warn everyone but sometimes they greet you before we can! They are probably on their 3rd or 4th generation of eating human food by scavenging for it. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise and I hope this helps for the future :).
20 Dec 2011 Judith, USA	100%	100%
My favorite hostel -- anywhere! Always an excellent place to visit. Hostel response: Yes! I'm glad to hear it! Tell all your friends! Thank you!
17 Oct 2011 Teddie, USA	87%	87%
Wonderful experience. I will be back. Thanks. Hostel response: Thank you! Come back anytime!
14 Oct 2011 Beverly, USA	100%	100%
Cool and beautiful place to stay--hidden gem near Golden Gate Bridge. Need a car to access, imho. Hostel response: I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully we will have a shuttle out again next summer for anyone who doesn't have a car. Also, for all you brave souls out there, if you hike or bike in, you receive a $2 discount!
27 Sep 2011 Annica, Germany	90%	90%
It was a pretty nice stay and I enjoyed the location a lot! But there is one thing the staff should figure out a solution: I love the way to say "We don't provide wifi so people sit together talking to each other" But if you altready stay so far out of everything and you wanna plan your trip downtown, for instance, it is annoying that you cannot figure out anything or you have to sit downstairs in the cold basement, paying a lot for internet! For myself: I hate if everybody just sits in front of their computers but sometimes you really need some information..I don't know a solution but thats someting to improve! Hostel response: Thank you for your suggestions! The wifi is one of our obstacles out here, I would love to have some sort of open system during the day and I will look into a way we can fix this, I understand how it can be difficult to stay in touch while traveling and I appreciate your concern. I'm glad you got to experience the Marin Headlands! Come back anytime!
25 Sep 2011 Maria, USA	93%	93%
The front desk got a little backed up when there was only 1 person working. The staffers were all friendly though. The lack of cell service is of concern. I like to hike/explore (and I was travelling alone) and would appreciate the security of having a cell phone signal in case I need to call for help. Hostel response: Things can get pretty hectic at the front desk, but thank you for your patience. Although cell signals do not reach our hostel because of the large ridge separating us from the city, there are parts of the headlands that receive service. There isn't too much we can do about cell service, but we do provide a payphone in the hostel as well as a "Where to get cell reception" map. The rangers in the park are also super helpful and friendly and they do a great job of keeping the park as safe as possible for all of it's visitors.
23 Sep 2011 Gary, USA	93%	93%
Given I am 66 y.o. and given I have to go to the bathroom 5-7 times/night and given I often cannot 'hold it' for longer than a minute or so, I feel strongly there should be both a men's and a women's bathroom on each floor. Or perhaps the bathrooms could be co-ed. So many restrooms across the world are. I used the women's upstairs and was treated like a child molester, feared and yelled at by an adult women which was, simply, inappropriate. Hostel response: I'm sorry you were treated that way! I wish we could offer restrooms on both floors, but because of historical architecture, there is little room for re-modeling. We try to keep male and female dorm rooms on the same floor as the bathrooms they would use, but it's not always possible when it's busy. If you stay out here again, you can always ask to be on the first floor closer to the bathroom for your convenience. (Ask for yellowstone if it's available, it's right next door!)
06 Sep 2011 Ryan, USA	100%	100%
I really enjoyed my night here at the sausalito hostel. I will have to come back again sometime Hostel response: Thanks Ryan! Come back any time!