HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lounge
Private Queen Room Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Fridge, microwave
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$83
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

Explore the area

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312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Place, Union Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Private Queen Room Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Private Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel in Union Square
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers 99 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel features a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This San Francisco hostel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an ATM.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 35 per night)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 10 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night(82 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hi Francisco Hostel Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation