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Hostels in San Francisco, CA

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in San Francisco

Below is the most popular neighbourhood in San Francisco to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Marina District
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Podshare San Francisco Marina Photo
Best value

Podshare San Francisco Marina

2424 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

6,6
R1 165
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HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,4
R1 445
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Cheap hotels in San Francisco

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San Francisco
Adelaide Hostel Photo

Adelaide Hostel

5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA, United States

7,1
143789
Orange Village Hostel Photo

Orange Village Hostel

411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,0
788512
Amsterdam Hostel Photo

Amsterdam Hostel

749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

7,2
67895
Bposhtels San Francisco Photo

Bposhtels San Francisco

140 Mason Street B, San Francisco, CA, United States

7,9
1073552162
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel Photo

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

1533 franklin street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,2
9253939

Sf Travelers Inn

554 Broadway Building, San Francisco, CA, United States

5,1
1072364019
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Chapter San Francisco - Hostel Photo

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

1533 franklin street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,2
9253939
Orange Village Hostel Photo

Orange Village Hostel

411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,0
788512
Bposhtels San Francisco Photo

Bposhtels San Francisco

140 Mason Street B, San Francisco, CA, United States

7,9
1073552162
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel Photo

Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,2
R1 192
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434559
Amsterdam Hostel Photo

Amsterdam Hostel

749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

7,2
67895
Green Tortoise Hostel Photo

Green Tortoise Hostel

494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

8,8
R1 434
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112586

When to book a hostel in San Francisco

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Low seasonDecembercheapest month to stay
High seasonMarchmost expensive time to stay
15%expected price decrease
16%expected price increase

Price

R766 - R1 075

Cheapest day of weekSaturdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekMondayis the most expensive day of the week to book
R1 142is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
R6 083is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in San Francisco

Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in San Francisco

Price

R960 - R1 185

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCOWestern Addition13% cheaperHostels in Western Addition are the cheapest in San Francisco at just R960 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCOFinancial District7% more expensiveFinancial District has the highest priced hostels in San Francisco with rooms averaging R1 185 per night
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCOTenderloin44% more users visitedMore momondo users search for hostels in Tenderloin than any other neighbourhood in San Francisco

Information about staying in San Francisco

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What is the average length of a stay in a San Francisco hostel?

Past guests of hostels in San Francisco have typically stayed in the city for 7 days. A 7-days stay at a San Francisco hostel usually costs R11 505.

Are San Francisco hostels a better deal than San Francisco hotels?

Typically, a hostel in San Francisco costs R1 644/night. Hostel prices are 89% less expensive than 3 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 3 star hotels, a hostel is a good option if you are looking to save some money on your trip to San Francisco.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in San Francisco?

Our users who have stayed at San Francisco hostels have rated it a 7,7 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 1-star (6,7) and 2-star (7,2) hotels in San Francisco. Those looking for an affordable stay in San Francisco, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in San Francisco?

There are 1 022 operators available for hotels in San Francisco as of September 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in San Francisco?

Prices for hotels in San Francisco are updated daily.

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