San Francisco Hostels Near Union Square

San Francisco Hostels Near Union Square
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States. It sits on a peninsula and is famous for its hills and townhouses. It has more hostels than the average American city, so it is a popular destination for backpackers from around the globe. There is a decent public transportation system so it is not difficult to travel around, but many visitors choose to stay in the centrally located Union Square area. This is where you'll find a large number of hostels and hotels. Many of the restaurants and shops are quite touristy in this neighborhood, but you don't have to travel far to get outside of the tourist district.
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.



Dorm Bed from $35.10
Private Room from $33.75
Overall Rating: 90%
312 Mason Street, San Francisco
This is one of the most highly recommended hostels in San Francisco. It's a great value and offers guests a large range of services. The atmosphere is fun and social and it's conveniently located in downtown San Francisco just a few blocks from Union Square.

Guests can choose between a variety of room types including both private rooms and dorm rooms. Visitors are quite diverse and range from solo backpackers to couples, student groups, and families.

Included in the price is also an excellent breakfast that includes homemade oatmeal, fresh fruit, different breads and bagels, jams, cream cheese, nutella, juice, coffee and tea. There's dinner available to guests on certain days of the week as well.

This hostel organizes all kinds of events including movie and popcorn nights, wine and cheese tasting, board game night, and pub crawls.


Dorm Bed from $35.91
Private Room from $33.88
Overall Rating: 81%
411 O'Farrell street, San Francisco
This hostel is just two blocks from Union Square, right in the heart of San Francisco. It's near a variety of the city's famous attraction and is conveniently close to public transportation. It offers guests internet access and wi-fi service, free breakfast, a guest kitchen and dining area, a washer and dryer, a lounge with a television, security lockers and more. They also host a Friday night wine party for free.

You can choose between dorms and private rooms with and without private bathrooms.


Private Room from $54.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
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 $35.70
Private Room from $24.99
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 96%
1533 Franklin St, San Francisco
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, a common room, and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe, self-catering facilities, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $30.00
Private Room from $42.50
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
494 Broadway, San Francisco
Green Tortoise Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, a common room, a games room, board games, and foosball. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, self-catering facilities, and 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 $23.77
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 94%
620 Post Street, San Francisco
This terrific hotel offers friendly service 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 free breakfast. Wi-fi, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $34.20
Private Room from $45.90
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 93%
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.
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