Union Square stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Union Square hostel, you'll find Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Oracle Park and Lombard Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Pinecrest Diner - 1 min walk
Cityscape Bar and Restaurant - 2 min walk
The Halal Guys - 1 min walk
King Of Thai Noodle - 2 min walk
Cafe Mason - 1 min walk
About this property
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Hostel near Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco
As a guest of HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
This San Francisco hostel is smoke free.
99 guestrooms or units
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Library
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Lockers available
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.
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
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 May 1 2025 to June 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night(82 ft away; open 24 hours)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hostel is near the Powell St station which is convenient to go to different part of the city. It is clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
I’m trying to cancel my stay as I’m still at the airport in a different city and the payment I utilized might be a scam from the company I applied for the credit from. Key One (master card). I continue to call to the bank and they just transfer me but I believe they continue to gamble for something is already lost.
Valeria
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, cheap, clean hostel with good staff. Just gotta fix the elevator. Good kitchen and laundry. Comfortable bed but creaky springs every time you roll over. A convenient location for transport around the city. One block from Union Square. I would stay here again.
ps: Lime scooters won’t make it up the hill.