Find Cheap Hostels in San Francisco

By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theaters.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Chapter San Francisco - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Van Ness Ave Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, lockers, and hair dryers. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers, and desks in all rooms. European Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Market St & 9th St Stop and Market St & Larkin St Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels and hair dryers in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Amsterdam Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Taylor St Stop and Powell St & Bush St Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia’s 12 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 18 inches.

In general, San Francisco is known for its museums, theaters, and architecture. Major attractions include Oracle Park, Pier 39, and Chase Center. Get out into nature with places like Alcatraz Island, Presidio of San Francisco, and Golden Gate Park. Cultural attractions include SHN Curran Theatre, Warfield Theatre, and Golden Gate Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop, and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at San Francisco Station, 22nd Street Station, or Bayshore Station.