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Cheap Hostels in Northern California

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

2 out of 5
1533 Franklin Street San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (376 reviews)
Chapter San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2 out of 5
312 Mason Street San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2 out of 5
1475 Lombard St San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

2 out of 5
749 Taylor Street San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (199 reviews)
Amsterdam Hostel
Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 out of 5
411 O'Farrell Street San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (985 reviews)
Orange Village Hostel
European Hostel

European Hostel

1.5 out of 5
761 Minna Street San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park are located ...
5.4/10 (664 reviews)
European Hostel
Moderne Hostel

Moderne Hostel

2 out of 5
3905 Main Street Mammoth Lakes CA
Stay at this hostel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort and Mammoth Mountain ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Moderne Hostel
Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

2 out of 5
5 Isadora Duncan Lane San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (628 reviews)
Adelaide Hostel
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2 out of 5
680 Sacramento St San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel

Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel

1 out of 5
2424 Lombard St San Francisco CA
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate ...
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Northern California

Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,426 reviews)
Very good hotel. Love it

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,189 reviews)
We were so pleasantly surprised with the Hotel Riu chain. Nothing but exceptional. This was our 1st experience with Hotel Riu. We are looking forward to seeing if they are in London for our next trip! We have found our perfect accomodations!

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,154 reviews)
Everything Overall

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Northern California

Hostels in Northern California

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Northern California may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Northern California hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can enjoy modest savings versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Northern California on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Northern California. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Northern California hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Northern California when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Northern California?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Northern California hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Northern California, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Northern California?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Northern California, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Northern California?

Even the best hostels in Northern California can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Northern California hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Northern California hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Northern California aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Northern California, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.