USA Hostels San Francisco

Winner of a 2010 HostelBookers Award for Excellence for a Top 3 Property for "Best Atmosphere" in North America. Stay in the center of San Francisco, just three blocks from Union Square. With a guest kitchen stocked with seasonings, comfy duvets, free popcorn in our 50-seat theatre and more, we always pay attention to details to make your stay more comfortable. We also have plenty of common space, wifi throughout the hostel and plenty of activities so there’s always something going on.

Please refer to check in requirements at the bottom of the page before making your reservation.

Chill out in our comfy lobby, take on your friends in a billiards tourney, catch up on your reading in our library or meet new people at wine and cheese, karaoke or quiz night. Whether you choose a night in or get revved up before a big night out, we’ll help you create a good memory of San Francisco.

To make our hostel the best in the city, we offer more extras including:

- Only 4 beds per dorm, with comfy duvets

- Private rooms with duvets, cable tv, fridge, microwave, IHome and free local calls

- FREE all-you-can-make pancakes and oatmeal daily

- FREE tea and coffee all day

- FREE in-room lockers with power points inside for each guest

- FREE day-storage of luggage after check out

- FREE washing powder for use in our laundry

- FREE billiards and foosball tables in our spacious lounge

- FREE hostel activities every night of the week!

- 50-seat theater with two screens

- Fully stocked kitchen with 8 cooking stations

- Large dining area

- High-speed Internet access

- Discounted tours to Yosemite, Muir Woods, Sonoma Wine Country

- Daily City Tours

- $45 door-to-door shuttle to USA Hostels Hollywood

- No curfew


At check in, international/out-of-state guests must present a valid passport or out-of-state American driver's license. In state residents must present a valid college identification or valid passport along with a valid state ID (ie: drivers license). Guests may also be asked to present proof of onward travel. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.

Guests under 16 permitted only in private rooms unless an entire dorm is rented. Parents with young children must contact the hostel prior to booking.

Accommodation Information

All dorms only have 4 beds and can be reserved ensuite or with shared bath. Our hotel-quality private rooms have cable tv, microwaves, fridges, comfy duvets and mp2 players. We also feature a 50-seat theatre, large, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with free billiards and foosball, library, free wireless and more!

Location Information

- 5 blocks from Powell Street station

- 3 blocks from Union Square – center of shopping district

- walking distance to Chinatown, Japantown

- steps from cable cars

- short cable car, tram or bus ride to Embarcadero, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury

- bus ride from Golden Gate Park and area museums

- surrounded by great restaurants and pubs



- surrounded by great restaurants and pubs