My ItinerarySan Francisco Downtown Hostel
Address
HI - San Francisco - Downtown
312 Mason St
Union Square
94102 San Francisco
USA
Tel. 1-415-788 5604
Fax. 1-415-788 3023
dtinfo@sfhostels.com
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - San Francisco - Downtown
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20 May 2012 Stacey, Canada
Our room was right beside the stairs and there were children playing and running up & down the stairs alllll night, the parents and staff did nothing about it. If you want a hostel without children stay somewhere else. The whole place did not have a great vibe for travellers in their 20's. We opened a bottle of wine in the kitchen and got the stare down from a group of parents.
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19 May 2012 Natalie, USA
This hostel was super clean, friendly, and modern. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone traveling to San Fran.
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13 May 2012 Joanna, USA
Please please replace the locks! That can't be very expensive and it would make a huge difference not to have to spend 10 minutes trying to lock or unlock the doors.
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09 May 2012 Sian, England & Wales
Really enjoyed my stay, wonderful staff and amazing location!
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06 May 2012 Sven, Netherlands
I think the location is really good. Besides that, the hostel is clean and the staff is very friendly. So I definately enjoyed my stay! But I have to admit that the breakfast was not very special.. But still I liked it! So thanks guys!
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05 May 2012 Pete, USA
There was little water pressure in room 322 which made taking a shower or using the sink nearly impossible.
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29 Apr 2012 Alan, USA
The hostel in downtown SF is a great place to stay, with a lot of neighboring bars and BART is very close. The staff is friendly, there is free breakfast every morning and there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends.
27 Apr 2012 Donald, USA I actually didn't stay there - plans changed - the staff was very accommodating about the changes I made...
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25 Apr 2012 Mikaylie, Canada
We really enjoyed our stay, a little noisy over the w.end with party goers but you'd find that at any location in the city. Loved the eco friendly vibe to the place.
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23 Apr 2012 Arun, USA
Shabby and uncomfortable. Private room had bunk bed. Need to climb up to make bed. No fan or cooling. Poor value for 100 plus dollars even for San Francisco.
Hostel Overview
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
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
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 & Facilities
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 |