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Our top choices for Hayward hostels

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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (372)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
mark ryan
The price is HK$553
HK$644 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (299)
"Comfortable beds, privacy, clean room"
United States
Corey
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Fireplace
Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (202)
"Clean, walkable and quiet hostel with plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$443
HK$520 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
Amsterdam Hostel
Exterior
Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (380)
"Wonderful place to stay and relax. Professional staff and services."
United States
Syed
Chapter San Francisco
Lobby
Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (989)
"Some of the best staff Ive encountered in hostels. Very friendly overall atmosphere and vibe. "
United States
Eugene
Orange Village Hostel
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
The price is HK$685
HK$804 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Front of property
European Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (665)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is HK$327
HK$384 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
European Hostel
Terrace/patio
Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (633)
"I needed a quick place to stay after making a mistake with my flight. The price for the 4 bed to a room was very good. The hostel is clean and the staff was very helpful. You can't expect "quiet" when you're in the Union Square area, but I was happy with my stay."
United States
Michael
The price is HK$727
HK$854 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Adelaide Hostel
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Top Hayward Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, staff was awesome, and the view from the balcony was great. Onto a quiet stay."
Brian 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Find out more about Hayward

Hayward Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,589
Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$384
Highest Price
HK$854

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Hayward?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may have reasonable nightly rates: Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from the heart of Hayward. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Jones St Stop and California St & Taylor St Stop. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Hilton San Francisco Financial District - 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from the heart of Hayward. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Hayward?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Hayward is 473 mm.
What is there to see and do in Hayward?
In general, Hayward is known for its American football, restaurants and university setting. Major attractions include San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park and Levi's Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Alameda Creek Regional Trail and Coyote Hills Regional Park. Cultural attractions include Tommy T's Comedy House, Chabot Space and Science Center and Blackhawk Automotive Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Hayward while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Hayward on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 7.8 mi (12.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. Take advantage of metro transport at Hayward BART Station, Hayward Station and South Hayward Station.

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