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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel in San Francisco with a coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Close to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Union Square, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haraz Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Octavia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Route 101 Bar & Beverage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Hostel remodelled in 2023 and located near Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Close to Union Square and Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Chapter San Francisco offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; USD 40 per day; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 0.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10
  • Towels fee: USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chapter Francisco Francisco
Chapter San Francisco San Francisco
Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station
Chapter San Francisco Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapter San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Union Square. Presidio of San Francisco and Lombard Street are also within 2 miles (3 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

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Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 349 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located near downtown. Having a semi private room made a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Different concept ..apartment 3 part buildings with shared rooms, lounge, kitchen, basic prices, rare find on Expedia ..fun
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, washrooms, showers, and lounge! Great location for exploring San Francisco. Street parking is free as long as you look carefully at the signs because cars get towed for not obeying the times allowed for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

K'von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge space is pretty small, but clean and efficient. Associate on ring bell was very helpful getting me set in. Bed space was nice and private. My best hostel experience yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aichatou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money is unbeatable. Breakfast nextdoor at Pistachio was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

TY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYEONSEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortably and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms. Sound boxes are fantastic. Great stay! Thx to the staff. I highly recommend chapter to any traveller!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUY KHUONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first hostel experience and it could not be better!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy as I was arriving late
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takahito

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I’ve been to so far. Clean, private (for a hostel) and budget friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

It was a great first experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first hostile. Very clean very nice very well maintained and safe. I like that you need codes for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third time staying at this property and loved it . Thanks a lot guys !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I won’t be staying anywhere else when I visit SF. This place is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in SF
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great modern hostle at a very reasonable price and providing all the basics. Good atmosphere and safe. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and perfect , Highly recommended!!! - Easy check - in and check out . - Everything is well organized. - All guests were very respectful. - Room , bed , sheets , locker and bathroom were extremely clean . - Near public transportation. This was amazing !!! Thank you so much guys . God bless you . Your amazing and hard work is appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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