Search Hostels in San Francisco

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Chapter San Francisco - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Van Ness Ave Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and laundry facilities. Rooms come with showers, lockers and hairdryers. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers and desks in all rooms. European Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Market St & 9th St Stop and Market St & Larkin St Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels and hairdryers in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, lockers and hairdryers in all rooms. Amsterdam Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Taylor St Stop and Powell St & Bush St Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia’s 12 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 448 mm.

Overall, San Francisco is known for its museums, theatres and architecture. Major attractions include Oracle Park, Pier 39 and Chase Center. Get out into nature with places such as Alcatraz Island, Presidio of San Francisco and Golden Gate Park. Cultural attractions include SHN Curran Theatre, Warfield Theatre and Golden Gate Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at San Francisco Station, 22nd Street Station or Bayshore Station.