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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property

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Exterior
4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lounge
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Union Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Francisco City Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Male Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Male Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Female Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (Male Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Hostel in Western Addition
This smoke-free hostel features a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
Chapter San Francisco offers 40 shared accommodations with air conditioning, all-in-one washer/dryers, and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The hostel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Victorian hostel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2023.

Chapter San Francisco is a smoke-free property.

Pistachio Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; USD 40 per day; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10
  • Towels fee: USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chapter Francisco Francisco
Chapter San Francisco San Francisco
Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station
Chapter San Francisco Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 169 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and closed to public transportation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, my first and last experience with a hostel, way too many rules . Not like I'm a rule breaker but i want to shower any time i want ,not told quite hours are from 10pm to 9 am . Yet i have to check out 9am ,no way . Way to early for check out . It happened to be 93 degrees and no air conditioning in you're room . Another is no TV except in dining area . I'm too old to fel like I'm living with roommates. Again nice hostel but with experience I'm sticking to hotels . And yes I'm a experience traveling taking 25 trips a year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mathewos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian Andre

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Experience
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood around the hostel. Had privacy even in the shared room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great , staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Amenities
Regular hostel, nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely recommend this spot to any of my friends or family. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and relatively quiet, considering the nature of hostels. Friendly and helpful staff, easy check in and checkout (you practically just leave!), and it has some lovely views from the fourth floor lounge. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Port Coquitlam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again if in the city. Highly recommended. Thank you for a pleasant visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was cute, very innovative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

camilla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a quick visit
This was the best one night stay in the city if you need a budget room. Unlike other hostels, this one has blackout curtains for each bed, making it feel pretty private. The layout of the hostel is also conducive to being quiet. It is located conveniently in the Nob Hill area with plenty of nearby buses. Overall, I highly recommend, especially for a hostel. The only two cons: there is no sort of breakfast (the area doesn't have too many early morning restaurants or groceries open to grab food) and it is a little impersonal (in the event you are looking to meet other travelers).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet and perfect spot in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay and very clean. I like the design and the vibes in the environment is great. Not a social type of hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024