HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel boasts a central location, just a 5-minute walk from shopping and dining in Union Square. This hostel features both shared dorms and private rooms, and select rooms include an ensuite bathroom, sink, and mirror. Guests have access to all common areas, including a full kitchen and an amply furnished lounge. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Secure lockers are offered. A launderette is located on site. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a 7-minute walk from the Chinatown Gates and 5-minute walk from San Francisco Centre on Market Street. Please note that restoration work on our building’s historic exterior will continue through the end of 2025. We are making every effort to assign reservations away from areas that may experience daytime noise. For any questions or concerns, please contact the hostel directly.
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Please Note: Guests under the age of 18 are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note: The property will try to keep people travelling together in the same room. However, this might not always be possible. If you have a special request concerning this, please email the hostel directly right after booking. Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply. Guests may only stay up to 14 nights in a calendar year. Please note, reservations do not have to be for consecutive dates. Please note: Parties travelling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room. Please note that construction work is taking place nearby from 03/02/2026 to 04/30/2026 and some rooms/units/etc. may be affected by noise. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.