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Our top choices for Bay Area hostels

A modern lounge area with a large window, a blackboard with a map, and a seating arrangement with orange cushions.

1. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)
"good location with clean bed!"
Canada
Hyun kyung
$115 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

2. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (472 reviews)
"It’s always a pleasure to stay at chapter"
United States
Shannon
$123 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books, a blue staircase, and a wall with a map and text.

3. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Felt safe and had everything we needed the whole time !"
United States
Paris
$89 nightly
The price is $104
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
A display cabinet with various travel memorabilia, including a model ship, postcards, and a sign for San Francisco.

4. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (253 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Cesar
$83 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Amsterdam Hostel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, a large window overlooking a street, and a mounted television.

5. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hostel would go to again"
United States
Nathan Chance
$79 nightly
The price is $92
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Orange Village Hostel
A narrow alleyway with wooden benches and potted plants.

6. Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (658 reviews)
"Nice place. Great loc. very nice staff"
United States
Siela
$80 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Adelaide Hostel
A corner building with a bay window, a fire escape, and a garage door.

7. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.6 out of 10, (719 reviews)
"Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Patrons were fine in common spaces. Really nice bathroom, recently renovated. Would book again."
United States
Gregory
$72 nightly
The price is $84
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
European Hostel
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Top Bay Area Hotel Reviews

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good
"Very serviceable room, amazing staff that helped with everything. Walls are a little thin and could hear the room over as if they were in my room."
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

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Bay Area Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,060
Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
$84
Highest Price
$143

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