Safe and Affordable Hostels in San Francisco, California

Safe and Affordable Hostels in San Francisco, California
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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.



Private Room from $62.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 89%
325 Sutter Street, San Francisco


Private Room from $54.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 86%
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.


Dorm Bed from $20.90
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 57%
465 Verducci Dr, San Francisco
This terrific hostel offers friendly service, a common room, a games 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 self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $35.00
(Prices vary by season)
310 Columbus Ave, San Francisco


Private Room from $69.50
(Prices vary by season)
465 Grant Ave, San Francisco


Private Room from $59.00
(Prices vary by season)
663 Valencia Street, San Francisco


Private Room from $67.57
(Prices vary by season)
80 9th Street, San Francisco


Dorm Bed from $103.00
Private Room from $28.75
(Prices vary by season)
711 Post St, San Francisco
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