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

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$558
HK$650 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Private Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Private Twin Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Private Queen Room Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
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 International Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King Of Thai Noodle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mason - ‬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 such as:
  • Tour/ticket information, ATM/banking services and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, multilingual staff and a table football
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel on 21 Aug 2025 start from HK$558.13, 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?

Checkout 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 mile (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. 216 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 324 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

Great staff and location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Basic but does the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

I loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place overall
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

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

8/10

I like that room where clean and safe. Breakfast and the kitchen was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10

I didn’t like the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel for the price. Amazing location. A little noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Tv in room but had a blessed stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Hostel was clean and service was extremely friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great, clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Well I slept during my whole stay but everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10

I do not recommend this property , extremely unprofessional. I made a reservation , chose the wrong date and wanted to change it to a new one . I contacted Expedia , Expedia called them multiple times and they never picked up the phone . They charged my credit card right away instead . Expedia then tried to contact them on my behalf and get a refund . Manager refused to . I wonder what type of ridiculous and unprofessional that person is . Avoid this property , it was less than $40 but seems like they don’t care and don’t offer customer service at all. Again , go somewhere else . This is a very dishonest hostel . Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Everything was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024