HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Union Square

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Where to?

Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Close to Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in All-Gender 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Economy Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Twin Room Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Private Queen Room Ensuite

Good

Highlights

Heating

Portable fan

Blackout curtains

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Laptop workspace

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

What's nearby

Union Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Oracle Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Lombard Street - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

San Francisco Station - 2 min drive
Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop - 2 min walk
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pinecrest Diner - ‬1 min walk
‪Hinodeya - ‬2 min walk
‪The Halal Guys - ‬1 min walk
‪Bartlett Hall - ‬1 min walk
Cafe Mason

About this property

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Hostel near Moscone Convention Center

Close to Union Square and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel provides a library, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Tour/ticket information, a lift and a table football
A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
A water dispenser, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 99 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

More amenities include:

Heating and portable fans
Showers and hairdryers
Housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (USD 35 per night)

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Foosball table
Library

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Communal living room
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Nearby parking fee: USD 35 per night(82 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Property is 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

Is HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$141.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel located?

Located in Union Square, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Union Square, Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Embarcadero Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop are within a 5-minute walk.