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HI - Marin Headlands

941 Rosenstock Rd, Marin Headlands, Golden Gate Recreational Area, Sausalito, California, 94965, United States

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Overall Rating 92%

From 55 Reviews

Hostel rating (55)

Rating category Satisfaction percentage
Staff 94%
Cleanliness 88%
Location 99%
Security 92%
Service 93%
Comfort 89%
Green rating 96%

Located just north of San Francisco, in a National Park with beaches, meadows, mountains, and spectacular views of the Golden Gate.

  • Dorm
    From $34.00
  • Private
    From $95.00
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Sausalito Hostel

Hostel Sausalito

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Welcome to our hostel

Marin Headlands, a comfortable hostel in a rustic setting, 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.

The hostel itself is nice and spacious with a large kitchen, large reading room with couches, and a downstairs game room with foos ball, pool table, and a ping-pong table.

In the park just outside the door, you can hike the open meadows, bike the coastal mountainside, check out the operating Point Bonita lighthouse, tour military barracks and batteries from both world wars, see the nation's only officially restored Nike missile site, or head to one of many local beaches. Several other popular destinations, including Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods, where you can stand or hike among the majestic coastal redwoods are also nearby.

We are in a beautifully isolated area with very limited to no cell reception and no public transportation except for on Saturday and Sunday.

Prices

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Prices are members' prices

Dorms - Per guest per night

Beds

Private - Per room per night

Rooms

Important info

  • 24-hour check-in is not available

  • Check-in is available between 16:00 and 23:00

  • A deposit is payable at check-in.

  • Government-issued photo ID is required to check in.

  • A maximum stay of 14 nights applies at this hostel.

  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 can be accommodated only with a letter from a parent or legal guardian providing permission for the child's unsupervised stay.

  • Children under the age of 4 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories

  • Children under the age of 18 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Children under the age of 12 qualify for a discount on the advertised price at check-in.

  • Membership can be purchased on arrival at hostel.

  • Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

  • Only parties of mixed sex may be accommodated in mixed (co-ed) dorms.

  • Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during checkout

Facilities

Facilities

Leisure & Fitness

  • Common room
  • Games room
  • Table tennis / ping pong
  • Pool table / snooker table
  • Terrace / patio

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Food & Drink

  • BBQ
  • Self-catering kitchen

Facilities - Internet Access

  • Computers - Charges Apply
  • Wifi

Facilities - In-Hostel Services

  • Basic Shop
  • Car Parking at Hostel - Free
  • Conference Facilities
  • Cycle Storage
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Library / Book Swap
  • Lockers Available
  • Luggage Room - Available during hostel reception times
  • Smoking Area
Opening times

Opening times

Open all year

Reception:
From 07:30 to 23:30
Check-in:
From 15:30 to 22:30

Get in touch

Get in touch

Tel. 1-415-331 2777

Fax. 1-415-331 3568

marinheadlands@hiusa.org

Main attractions

Main attractions

  • Golden Gate National Park (At or next to the hostel)
  • San Francisco (5 to 10km)
  • Sausalito (5 to 10km)

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Reviews

Reviews

A fantastic Northern California experience. If you can get yourself to this hostel it is worthwhile! It is a great American experience in a lovely building!

100%

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Claudia,

Mon 09 Jul 2018

This hostel was wonderful!

100%

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Elizabeth,

Sat 23 Jun 2018

We have been coming here on road trips from Seattle since before we had children. Now we get to share the experience with our school-age kids and a family room works well. Yes, Marin hostel does *everything* right! But it's the flora, fauna, the coastal air, healing eucalyptus, and the hikes/trails of this location that are unique. The hostel's indoor/outdoor spaces offer plenty for unwinding and self care, or you have San Francisco just a quick drive over the GG Bridge! Amazing place!!

100%

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Ture,

Sun 22 Apr 2018

We're so glad for the opportunity to share this amazing place with you. It's great that your family has grown into new spaces here and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you so much for this stellar review!

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Manager, General Manager

Tue 24 Apr 2018

Biodegradable dish soap and natural fiber dish washing tool (loofah instead of sponge) would be more green. Lockers are not big enough for my laptop, which I would like to lock up when I go out for a walk, etc. I wish there was a way to dampen the noise from the stairway.

97%

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Jeanette,

Tue 10 Apr 2018

Thank you for the feedback, Jeanette! We are constantly working to improve our green-ness as a business. We communicate with Marin Green Business on a regular basis to confirm that the products that we use are acceptable in our facility. That said, we would be happy to consider any specific product you might suggest! Economy, unfortunately is also a consideration here. In regard to security for your laptop, we're always happy to hold items for you at the front desk or in our storage room that is only accessible to staff. Finally, these historic buildings are old, creaky, and constantly in need of maintenance! It's part of their charm. We do provide earplugs for this reason - noise is probably the number one side-effect of hostelling.

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Manager, General Manager

Thu 12 Apr 2018

A rather outdated hostel in a beautiful building and location. It would be stunning if it is renewed.

70%

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Guadalupe,

Mon 09 Apr 2018

Our hostel is definitely old school and a pretty nostalgic place for many people. We are happy to update though! We just need some specific tips; please feel free to send us an email with specific suggestions and we're happy to look into it and change where we can. We want this place to be as cozy as possible for our guests! Happy Travels!

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Manager, General Manager

Wed 11 Apr 2018

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Location

Location
Around the hostel

Around the hostel

Nearby attractions

  • Beach (1 to 2km)
  • Cinema (5 to 10km)
  • City Centre (5 to 10km)
  • Cycle trails (At or next to the hostel)
  • Golf course (5 to 10km)
  • Gym (5 to 10km)
  • Hiking / Walking trails (At or next to the hostel)
  • Local market (5 to 10km)
  • Mountainous Area (At or next to the hostel)
  • Museums / Art Galleries (5 to 10km)
  • National / State Park (At or next to the hostel)
  • Nightlife (5 to 10km)
  • Parks / Green Area (At or next to the hostel)
  • Restaurants (5 to 10km)
  • River / Harbour / Lake (1 to 2km)
  • Shopping area / Mall (5 to 10km)
  • Supermarket / Food store (5 to 10km)
  • Theatre (5 to 10km)
  • Wooded Area (At or next to the hostel)
Getting to us

Getting to us

Airport
Shuttle: Marin Door To Door provides shuttle service from SFO to the hostel.
Bus
The MUNI bus #76 runs on Saturdays Sundays and Holidays from 10am-6pm.
Ferry/Boat
5 miles
Underground/Metro
From downtown San Francisco take MUNI bus #76 to the Marin Headlands Visitors Center.
Alternate Transport
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. Free parking is available at the hostel on a first-come first-served basis.
Car
5 miles north of Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking at hostel on a first-come first-served basis.
Rail
Emeryville

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