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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, bed sheets
Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Lombard Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, bed sheets

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (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, bed sheets

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, bed sheets

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, bed sheets

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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 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

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

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

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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • 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

  • 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 must contact the property in advance for 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 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 0.00 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)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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. 165 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel like with a limited budget
When I arrived I was checking in the staff was so welcoming and friendly. Answered to all my queries while stay. They also kept checking if everything is alright and if I’m staying with comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

YUHUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a bit noisy near the roadside at night, and stepping on the ladder on the upper bunk is very painful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay!
Great stay and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The ambiance was nice. The price is crazy even for the laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandramouli

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHINYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels ive ever been to. Managed so perfectly and everything is so well done. The curtain covered beds almost make you feel like youre not surrounded by so many other people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Duper
Easy semi private pod room within a room. Felt safe and inexpensive in a solid area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expected a bunkbed, found the future instead
I typed my code into the futuristic keypad and heard the bolt unlocked. I stepped inside the room prepared to sleep in a bunkbed, like most other hostels. Then I saw them. These glass pods. Like one of those "Zoom booths" you see nowadays. Except bigger. And with a perfectly made bed inside. After a long day walking miles exploring the city in the rain, what a sight for sore eyes. I walked in. Shut the door. And called my wife. It's amazing! I shouted! And I could shout, because of the sound proofing. Thank you Chapter. What a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chapter SF was the nicest hostel I’ve stayed at in the US, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I literally LOVE Chapter San Francisco! This is my go to spot when I am in the city! I have stayed in many 4 and 5 star accommodations on my lifetime! Though this is a hostel, the amenities, the convenience, the community, and staff are top notch! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this wonderful space. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadeep

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diganta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very friendly staff. There could be some extra amenities like a larger blankets and some small details to improve, but the place is great. Cafeteria in the same building and a market across the street. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuguang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024