Safe and Affordable Hostels in San Francisco, California

Safe and Affordable Hostels in San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a favorite city to visit in California. It's a beautiful city with many dramatic hills, colorful architecture, and an eclectic vibe. The city is known for its liberal mindset and tech industry. If you're a backpacker or budget traveler headed to San Francisco, there are a handful of affordable hostels in the area. Most hostels are safe and secure with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Several hostels are more typical "party hostels", while others are more mellow.

If you want affordability in a central location, the hostels below are good options in San Francisco.
How much do hostels in San Francisco cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in San Francisco here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



A safe and affordable hostel in downtown San Francisco.

Dorm Bed from $31.50
Private Room from $33.75
Overall Rating: 91%
312 Mason Street, San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown hostel is conveniently located in the heart of the city. The hostel is near everything you might want to see and do in San Francisco. The cable cars, Chinatown, and Union Square are all nearby. There is also great shopping and restaurants in the area. The hostel is located in an old 1909 hotel that still has a lot of charm and character. It's been fully renovated and now it offer a wide range of room types. There are gender specific dorms that sleep four people and co-ed dorms that sleep between four and eight people. There are also private rooms available with either a double bed or twin beds. If you're a group of three, there are private rooms with a double bed and a single bed.

The hostel has a variety of a great amenities for guests. There's free wi-fi throughout, a complimentary breakfast every morning, and a full guest kitchen. The staff can also offer you all kinds of discounts on tours and activities in the area.

This is a social place to stay where it's easy to meet other guests. There are regularly organized activities such as pub crawls, walking tours, and trips to Muir Woods, wine country, or Yosemite.


A party hostel in the heart of San Francisco.

Dorm Bed from $30.00
Private Room from $42.50
Overall Rating: 93%
494 Broadway, San Francisco
Green Tortoise Hostel is a favorite party hostel in San Francisco. It's located in the historic North Beach area and is close to many popular neighborhoods including Chinatown, Little Italy, and Fisherman's Wharf. The hostel has a long history in the city and it has a reputation for being a fun and lively place to stay. It can get a bit noisy at night, particularly on weekends, but it is a safe and affordable option for backpackers in the city.

This is a great option for backpackers who want to meet other travelers headed out on the town. The hostel offers all kinds of events for guests including group dinners and regular pub crawls. The hostel also has all of the standard amenities including lots of common space, a computer area, and security lockers in dorms. There's a full kitchen available that guests can use and breakfast is served every morning.

The hostel has private twin and double rooms as well as a variety of dorm types. All of the rooms are non-smoking and they are large and secure.


Dorm Bed from $36.80
Private Room from $31.34
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a common room, board games, and cable tv. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $54.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 98%
2237 Mason Street, San Francisco
This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, 24 hour reception, key card access, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $0.20
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 97%
80 9th Street, San Francisco
Ram's Hotel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a restaurant. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $30.24
Private Room from $45.90
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 92%
1475 Lombard St, San Francisco
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a common room, and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $31.05
Private Room from $45.00
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 91%
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 Fort Mason, San Francisco
HI San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a cafe, and self-catering facilities. Laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, parking, towels included, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $42.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 91%
725 Geary St., San Francisco
This terrific hotel offers friendly service. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Laundry facilities, 24 hour reception, and internet access are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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