Search Hostels in San Francisco

By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theaters.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Chapter San Francisco - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Van Ness Ave Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff. You’ll find showers, hair dryers, and free WiFi in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Amsterdam Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Taylor St Stop and Powell St & Bush St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Orange Village Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find bed sheets and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia’s 11 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 18 inches.

Depending on what interests you, you might like to explore the area around San Francisco. Get out into nature with places like Yerba Buena Gardens, TransAmerica Redwood Forest, and Brannan Street Wharf. Cultural attractions include SHN Curran Theatre, Marines Memorial Theater, and Warfield Theatre. Visit landmarks like 450 Sutter Building, Grace Cathedral, and City Lights Booksellers.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop, and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at San Francisco Station, 22nd Street Station, or Bayshore Station.