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Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown

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Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: International Youth Hostel - Union Square    Check Rates
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    • CarolynShort
  • Updated By CarolynShort on July 29, 2003
    • Outside IYH at Union Square - San Francisco
    Outside IYH at Union
    Square
    by CarolynShort
    Good base in central San Francisco, very close to Union Square, and Powell Street and not too close to Tenderloin. Other central IYH hostel was in a much dodgier area a couple of blocks away.

    I had a private room, with bunk beds, sink, locker and chair, and two windows looking into air shafts. Shared shower / toilet facilities in hallway. Only about $35 per night with $3 reduction for Hostel Association members. Family, en suite, and dorm rooms also available at different rates.

    Fairly plainly decorated, and large kitchen only equipped with fridge, toaster and microwave, but plenty of restaurant options around.

    Offered range of activities, including day trips to Yosemite, or Wine Tasting in Napa, or free walking tours around the city.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Directions: On the corner of Mason and O'Farrell. Look for 'Hotel Virginia' sign
  • Website: %L[http://www.norcal.org]www.norcal.org%L*
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: Wonderful Hostel in San Francisco    Check Rates
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    • suzaila
  • Updated By suzaila on August 28, 2003
    • I stayed at this hostel a couple of years back and it was wonderful. It is located right next to the bay, on top of a little hill. The staff were really friendly and helpful. There was a nice old man who mind the counter at the cafe. He makes the best hot chocolate. Every night, after a long day of sight seeing, I would sit at the cafe, sipping the hot chocolate.

    A cute little cafe with an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
    The hostel also offers free guided tours around San Francisco. I went on one such tours. A volunteer who lived in San Francisco took us on a walking tour around San Fran. We went to the nice neighbourhoods with winding streets, to the city centre and finally had a nice lunch at a vegetarian restaurant. Lovely!

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  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: In the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: HI SF Central Hostel    Check Rates
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    • bandi13
  • By bandi13 on July 16, 2004
    • Nice clean no-nonsense hostel. Good for preppies, families and those is need of "safe experinces." For more adventerous, try the Green Tortoise in North Beach. You can smoke weed in the lounge and it's close to bars.

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  • Price: US$20-40    » Currency Converter
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: Hostel at Union Square    Check Rates
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    • C_L_T
  • Updated By C_L_T on October 3, 2004
    • San Francisco - San Francisco
    San Francisco
    by C_L_T
    My stay at the Union Square hostel was very pleasant, the staff were friendly as were the fellow guests. It was winter when I stayed so it wasnt fully booked but they still operated a variety of tours to the surrounding areas. The security at the hostel was great aswell which was very comforting!

    Superb location for the price...a stone's throw from Union Square!

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  • Price: less than US$20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Phone: 415 788 5604
  • Directions: The closest BART station is Powell Street
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: HI-San Francisco-Downtown    Check Rates
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    • bellatrix
  • Updated By bellatrix on April 5, 2003
    • San Francisco Hostel Lobby - San Francisco
    San Francisco Hostel Lobby
    by bellatrix
    $22 USD for HI members, $25 for non-members

    Decent price, great location, nice atmosphere, good and unique travel tips in lobby

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: 415-788-5604
  • Directions: 312 Mason Street between Geary and O'Farrell Streets, near Union Square
  • Website: http://www.norcalhostels.org/sanfrancisco-downtown
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: HI Fisherman´s Wharf    Check Rates
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    • hokeypokey
  • By hokeypokey on August 25, 2002

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  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Directions: Fort Mason right at Fisherman´s Wharf and close to the Golden Gate Bridge aswell. You´ve got an incredible view from 'up' there
  • Other Contact: It´s just a cool place tpo stay
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: Youth Hostel Fisherman's Whaft    Check Rates
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    • gowest2000
  • By gowest2000 on August 25, 2002
    • Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown - San Francisco
    by gowest2000
    Youth Hostel Fisherman's Whaft
    For 3 nights we payed $17 per person per night, for San Francisco it is the best and cheapest place

    Usually you sleep in rooms with 8 to 10 beds

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  • Comparison: more expensive than average
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    • German_Girl
  • By German_Girl on August 24, 2002
    • Hostelling International SF Downtown
    The rate is per person per night and includes tax. Nonmembers pay an
    additional $3 per night. November-June the overnight rate is $22
    (nonmembers $25). July-October the overnight rate is $24 (nonmembers $27).

    The hostel is an alcohol-free facility. There is a reading room, TV lounge, smoking lounge, kitchen (no stove), and common room with Internet access.

  • Theme: Hostel
  • Directions: The hostel is located one block from Union Square, in the shopping and theater district. The world famous cable cars are two blocks away. Restaurants, art galleries, and public transportation are foun
  • Other Contact: phone: 415-788-5604 fax: 415-788
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: I stayed in hostels because...    Check Rates
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    • Graeme_Webb
  • By Graeme_Webb on August 24, 2002
    • I stayed in hostels because I'm backpacking and this is a cheep way to travel.
    Not the cheepest hostel but certainly cheep.
    The price changes through out the year but I payed $24.

    It's near Union Square which is right downtown, has a cable car stop a couple of blocks away and a BART stop again a couple of blocks away.

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  • Other Contact: Nice, clean, helpful staff and l
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    Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown: Downtown HI-YHA Hostel    Check Rates
  • By dez.au on August 25, 2002
    • US$22 a night

    There wasn't much in the was of a common room but the staff were excelent, they show a movie ever night for those not venturing out after dark, internet access, and luggage stowage next door.
    Quite clean, 3 in my room with shower and toilet.

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  • Comparison: more expensive than average
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