HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Union Square

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Lounge
Private Queen Room Ensuite
Exterior
Dining
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Hair dryer
The price is CA $82
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Room options

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Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Economy Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Private Queen Room Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oracle Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 36 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
  • 22nd Street Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 23 min walk
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
  • Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
  • Powell St & Post St Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Of Thai Noodle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mason - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 99 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 82 ft (USD 35 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Foosball

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 1 2024 to February 28 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 35 per night (82 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Hi Francisco Hostel Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel like?
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay. What I would expect, which is nice isn't it? HI's are all a little bit different, but dependable - you know? Thanks.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First stay at a hostel. Not bad.
Only needed a clean room to stay in for the night after seeing a late show. I was there for check in and then back around 2am to sleep. I had a top bunk, the bed was fine, no one was on bottom. A five minute walk from Bart. I was hoping for a better breakfast but it was very simple(I had toast with butter and jam,an apple, and some boiled eggs and coffee), but better than nothing. There's also a cafe/restaurant next door if you want something else. I would stay again for the price.
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Josue, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kris Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming
I have stayed here 2x and having stayed at another hostel in SF this is the one I'd recommend. It's so clean and comfortable, with a great lounge and kitchen and lots of friendly people.
Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Katelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nadeep, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good
Hamzah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bruna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Govind, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kaleem, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

よかった点: ・年季の入った建物ながらとても清潔でした ・街の中心部にあるため主要な観光地へのアクセスがしやすかったです 気になった点: ・水回りや廊下からすごく独特な臭いがしました ・朝食はブッフェ形式ですが値段相応の最低限の内容でした
Hiroki, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!!!
Keshia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!
Keshia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice amenities, great for a budget place to stay while exploring SF. Staff is also very helpful.
Aaron, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Francesca, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Homey and cute
Chenoa, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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Begimai, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrea, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hostel for solo travelers!
bhup, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I would comeback and recommend
It was really nice, good service, great staff, good location, good activities and I really enjoyed staying there, the only thing that I would like them to improve is breakfast, some variation would be well appreciated… as a solo traveler I felt great, safe and coming back after a long day walking was great by knowing I had a comfortable bed to rest!
Laura D, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Madeline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Qingyuan, 2-night trip
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