Hostels in San Francisco, CA
Find deals on 23 hostels in San Francisco, CA
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in San Francisco
Below is the most popular neighbourhood in San Francisco to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Marina District
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2424 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States
Cheap hotels in San Francisco
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in San Francisco
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
1533 franklin street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Bposhtels San Francisco
140 Mason Street B, San Francisco, CA, United States
Get the best value hostel in San Francisco
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Bposhtels San Francisco
140 Mason Street B, San Francisco, CA, United States
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
1533 franklin street, San Francisco, CA, United States
When to book a hostel in San Francisco
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in San Francisco
| Low season | December | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | August | most expensive time to stay |
| 17% | expected price decrease | |
| 16% | expected price increase |
Price | $63 - $92 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Saturday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Sunday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $103 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $519 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in San Francisco
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in San Francisco
Price | $56 - $105 |
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| CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | SoMa | 40% cheaper | Hostels in SoMa are the cheapest in San Francisco at just $56 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | Financial District | 12% more expensive | Financial District has the highest priced hostels in San Francisco with rooms averaging $105 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | Union Square Area | 51% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Union Square Area than any other neighbourhood in San Francisco |
Information about staying in San Francisco
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in San Francisco
How much do hostels in San Francisco cost?
San Francisco hostels will typically cost about $138/night. The cheapest price found for a hostel in San Francisco is $80/night. Weekly rates at area hostels are, on average, $680 and monthly rates are usually around $2,505.
What is the average length of a stay in a San Francisco hostel?
Past guests of hostels in San Francisco have typically stayed in the city for 2 days. A 2-days stay at a San Francisco hostel usually costs $277.
Are San Francisco hostels a better deal than San Francisco hotels?
Typically, a hostel in San Francisco costs $138/night. Hostel prices are 62% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 61% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 62% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 4 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your San Francisco trip.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in San Francisco?
Our users who have stayed at San Francisco hostels have rated it a 7.5 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 1-star (6.7) and 2-star (7.1) hotels in San Francisco. Those looking for an affordable stay in San Francisco, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in San Francisco?
The number of operators available for hotels in San Francisco is 1,011 as of October 2026.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in San Francisco?
Prices for hotels in San Francisco were last updated today.