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Cheap Hostels in San Francisco

European Hostel
European Hostel
1.5 out of 5
761 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
The price is $59 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$59
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located nearby. ...
5.2/10 (492 reviews)
European Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
2 out of 5
749 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108
The price is $98 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$98
per night
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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 and the comfy rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (18 reviews)
Amsterdam Hostel
Orange Village Hostel
Orange Village Hostel
1.5 out of 5
411 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
The price is $96 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
$96
per night
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the WiFi and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (773 reviews)
Orange Village Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2 out of 5
312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
The price is $75 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$75
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this business-friendly hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (127 reviews)
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Samesun San Francisco
Samesun San Francisco
1.5 out of 5
1475 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
The price is $112 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$112
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Samesun San Francisco
Podshare San Francisco Marina
Podshare San Francisco Marina
1 out of 5
2424 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a computer station, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Podshare San Francisco Marina
Adelaide Hostel
Adelaide Hostel
2 out of 5
5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA, 94102
The price is $121 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$121
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (571 reviews)
Adelaide Hostel
Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
1.5 out of 5
1353 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
The price is $123 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$123
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this business-friendly hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and airport drop-off service. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (327 reviews)
Music City Hotel - Home of the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame
Elite Inn
Elite Inn
2 out of 5
116 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
The price is $85 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$85
per night
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a flat-screen TV. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in our reviews. ...
5.8/10 (31 reviews)
Elite Inn
Ansonia Hotel
Ansonia Hotel
2 out of 5
711 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Ansonia Hotel
DC Crashpad
DC Crashpad
2 out of 5
1640 Edgeworth Ave, Daly City, CA, 94015
Stay at this hostel in Daly City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Stonestown Galleria and Cow Palace are located nearby. ...
4.4/10 (162 reviews)
DC Crashpad
The Sentient SF
The Sentient SF
1.5 out of 5
179 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94103
Stay at this hostel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a TV. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are located nearby. Discover ...
4/10 (12 reviews)
The Sentient SF
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 San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133
The price is $154 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$154
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,433 reviews)
A Superb Stay
"Hotel Caza easily exceeds expectations. It’s clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The staff is helpful and hospitable. The common area is fun and relaxing and a great place to start and end the day. No complaints and highly recommended."

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA, 94133
The price is $135 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$135
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 4-star eco-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,824 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94109
The price is $149 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$149
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,827 reviews)
"I had a great stay. Staff was great, room was clean the view was amazing"

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
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 San Francisco

Hostels in San Francisco

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 save an average of 60% 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in San Francisco, 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. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in San Francisco?

Even the best hostels in San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to San Francisco, 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.