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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Union Square

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Lounge
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lounge
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P4,051
P4,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Private Economy Room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Private Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Private Twin Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Private Queen Room Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Union Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is near a metro station. Union Square and Pier 39 are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center.
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312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
  • Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mason - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bartlett Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel near Moscone Convention Center
Close to Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a foosball table, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night(82 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel on Sep 7, 2025 start from P 4,051.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel located?

Located in Union Square, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Square, Moscone Convention Center, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Embarcadero Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 332 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hostel in a gorgeous old building . It is opposite a parking garage which you can get discounted 24 hr parking .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Great place! Great people!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good common spaces! A lot of people stay here, so expect fellow dormers. Front desk staff are kind. Cafe next door gives a 10% discount if you tell them you stay at the hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good, reliable place to stay! It's walkable to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time staying @ Hi hostel SF downtown.... Excellent location, super nice and friendly staff, literally 3 min walking to union square plaza and macy's..... rooms are always clean.... I had a great time meeting people from other countries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. The exterior was under renovation as well as the elevator during our stay, but I wouldn't hold that against them. It was perfectly fine accommodations for a few nights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avtar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but does the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parmida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
This was my first solo experience ever. I booked a trip to visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naledi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudhanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

qinghua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really like the attitude of this waiter, sorry I did ask his name but I forgot! Tall and blond curly hair. He is very nice and has a great attitude!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sui Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is near the Powell St station which is convenient to go to different part of the city. It is clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that room where clean and safe. Breakfast and the kitchen was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price. Amazing location. A little noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florencia

Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jehu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn't like was that the elevator didn't work and it was difficult to carry the suitcases up 4 floors both to go up and down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel was clean and service was extremely friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kissimmee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv in room but had a blessed stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024