HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 3-minute walk to Union Square

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

19

December 2025

Close to Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Tomorrow

Nov 20 - Nov 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Private Queen Room Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Private Economy Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Good

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Blackout curtains

Portable fan

Hairdryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Warfield Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Palace Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 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

‪Hinodeya - ‬2 min walk
‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk
‪Bartlett Hall - ‬1 min walk
‪Gong CHA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel near Moscone Convention Center

Close to Union Square and Embarcadero Center, 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:

Multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
A table football, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
A water dispenser, ATM/banking services and a lift
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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Microwave

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 October 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Exterior

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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

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 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel on 26 Nov 2025 start from AU$127.19, including 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 5-minute walk of SHN Curran Theatre and Union Square. Moscone Convention Center 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

15 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the vibe, great people, really great feel to the whole hostel. Would definitely stay there again

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

22 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a blast staying here! Super easy to walk to from Powell Station, full kitchen to cook and store food, and everyone was super nice. Definitely will be back again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

24 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good hostel

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

17 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was my first stay in a hostel and I was very impressed. The room was clean and neat, it was quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I’d definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Angel

26 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Accessibility to transpo, great stay for a cheaper price if you’re on a budget.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

8 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great staff and location

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tadashi

27 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Easy to access to downtown area. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

2 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location is the most interesting

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fendika

19 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

clean room..

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sui Yin

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff is very helpful and help me to change my room due to someone occupied my bed

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

9 July 2025

Great place! Great people!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

4 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Brilliant hostel in a gorgeous old building . It is opposite a parking garage which you can get discounted 24 hr parking .

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

26 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Excellent

Katrina

19 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good common spaces! A lot of people stay here, so expect fellow dormers. Front desk staff are kind. Cafe next door gives a 10% discount if you tell them you stay at the hostel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

11 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

20 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

the staff is not friendly with everybody:(

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

21 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is my third time staying @ Hi hostel SF downtown.... Excellent location, super nice and friendly staff, literally 3 min walking to union square plaza and macy's..... rooms are always clean.... I had a great time meeting people from other countries.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinyi

19 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

13 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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