HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel within walking distance of Union Square

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Dates

December 2025

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January 2026

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Private Queen Room Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel (San Francisco)

Shared fridge, microwave - HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel (San Francisco)

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Library
Communal living room
ATM/banking services
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
Hair dryer

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Tomorrow

Dec 11 - Dec 12

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Private Queen Room Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Private Economy Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Desk

Laptop workspace

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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About the neighborhood

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

SHN Curran Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Marines Memorial Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Warfield Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 26 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 35 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 36 min drive
Bayshore Station - 9 min drive
22nd Street Station - 11 min drive
San Francisco Station - 23 min walk
Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop - 3 min walk
Powell St & Post St Stop - 4 min walk

Restaurants

‪Hinodeya - ‬2 min walk
‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
‪Bartlett Hall - ‬1 min walk
‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk
‪Gong CHA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square and Moscone Convention Center. Also, Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop is 2 minutes and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 99 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 time is 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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- 24-hour offsite parking within 82 ft (USD 35 per night)

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

What to do

Foosball

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

ATM/banking
Library
Communal living room
Lockers available

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating
Portable fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

More

Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 10 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

Exterior

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs USD 35 per night (82 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hi Francisco Hostel Francisco

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel San Francisco

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.