HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

I did a lot of comparing, reading reviews and going back and forth with where to stay while in San Francisco. I wanted a central location but also not too close to the ”less safer” areas. The room was small but comfy. The room was a bit humid throughout the day and warm at nights but the phan, that was already in the room, helped a lot. There was also a radiator ready to be used, if needed. The kitchen facilities were great and the breakfast was a nice plus. It is a basic breakfast with bread, eggs and oat müesli, but it gave a good start for the day, especially for someone who needs their breakfast as soon as they get up. Some of the reviews warned about noise coming from the streets and surely, if one is a light sleeper, they might need earplugs (available downstairs). I was actually surprised that it was not as noisy as I imagined. The building itself is very quiet and the noise from the streets was minimal to our room. The location was truly superb. The hostel is very accessible and close to the public transport. It is also at walking distance to pretty much everything. I felt safe in the area and I did not think that it was too close to the ”less safer” areas. There are grocery stores, department stores and shopping possibilities nearby. Cable car runs from a close by station and you’ll walk to Fisherman’s wharf in no time. WiFi worked like a dream. The hostel also takes care of the environment by recycling which is always a great thing. I liked the shower heads showing how much I have used water and how to keep my water usage in control. I truly recommend this hostel for short and long stays. I would most likely stay here again, if I visit San Francisco.

The hotel is really pretty and gives good vibes. They offer free tours (really free, it's not allowed to give tips in the end) around the city, different stuff each day - and our tourguide was great. Staff was nice. Location was good for us.

Highly recommended! Staff were amazing. I felt safe during my entire stay here. They have free simple breakfast (toast, coffee, tea, and fruits) which I really love. Kitchen is available if you want to cook. Ice machine and hot water is also available. They have a nice common space on the second floor where you can hang out if you want. There are plenty of nearby cafés, diners, fast-food restaurants, and convenience stores. Location is great as it is a few minutes away from BART Powell St. Overall, we had a pleasant stay here.

Wonderful staff especially the kind gentleman with pink hair at front desk. Helped answer all my questions. And the location is terrific, 3 min from the cable cars, 5 min to Bart station. Lots of restaurants nearby. The building has secured access and I felt safe. Hot shower, toilet flushes. The private room was much bigger than anticipated. Bed comfortable, clean. Tall windows. Breakfast very basic but sufficient. Basically at this price point in downtown SF, you can't ask for more.

Good central location, within walking distance of Chinatown etc, good private room. Staff were helpful (if not overly warm) with questions we had around laundry and parking etc