San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 26 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 36 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 Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
24-hours off-site 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 fridge
Water dispenser
What to do
Table football
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Library
Communal living room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 1 December 2024 to 28 February 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Lift
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimise 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 that 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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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
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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
22 December 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Mohammad
Mohammad, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Mohammad
Mohammad, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Mohammad
Mohammad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
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
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Josue
Josue, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Sui Yin
Sui Yin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Kris Ann
Kris Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Elisa
Elisa, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Great
Intakab
Intakab, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Love it.
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
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
Nancy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
4 August 2024
Katelyn
Katelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Nadeep
Nadeep, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good