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These are the best hostels in San Francisco rated by customers who booked on Hostelworld.com in the last 6 months.

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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

91% Customer Rating

102 reviews
Latest Reviews

ajmul4083 (Novice Nomad from Scotland), November 2009:

The Tortoise isn\'t slow in going the extra mile and really oblige their guests: free meals, free internet, organised trips, go ou... more

Taboka (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Best hostel I've stayed in. Clean, good location, excellent breakfast, good activities.

Description:

Free meals, Free Internet and more! The best value in San Francisco for your travels. Located in a great area to explore San Fra.. More Info... »

Green Tortoise Backpackers

89% Customer Rating

345 reviews
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bumsookim1985 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

This place is amazing, and one of the best places ever! People are amazingly nice, the location is perfect with max security, and... more

Fracisco (Novice Nomad from Brazil), November 2009:

this hostel is amazing... excellent location... the staff is nice... sure I will stay there again!!

Description:

The city’s most modern and comfortable hostel is also its best value as our prices include ALL taxes and lots of freebies. No su.. More Info... »

USA Hostels San Francisco

86% Customer Rating

186 reviews
Latest Reviews

stevealpha6236 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

Could have done with some more group activities in order to integrate individual travellers. Other than that, very friendly and he... more

jackie_lee_8389 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

The walls do not reach the ceilings in this establishment...and no doors. We also had quite a lot of trouble using our key in the... more

Description:

This small and incredibly friendly hostel was voted 3rd best hostel in North America by HostelWorld customers... More Info... »

Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

85% Customer Rating

443 reviews
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cosminmo90 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

The included breakfast is by far the worst I've ever had in a hostel. Totally the opposite of what they advertise. That's why I ch... more

jimedgar29665 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

Overall it was ok. A few staff were too young and inexperienced with little customer service skills for the job. It almost seemed ... more

Description:

This clean hostel/hotel has an excellent downtown location and offers dorm and private accommodation More Info... »

Adelaide Hostel and Hotel

83% Customer Rating

239 reviews
Latest Reviews

Shannon (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

Clean and tidy. Good breakfast. Helpful staff. Great location. Would stay there again for sure!

Beki (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

The room was advertised as 4 beds, and there is a big comment on the hostel's page that states that there is no more than 4 beds i... more

Description:

The hostel is a block from the excitement of Union Square, San Francisco's shopping and theatre district... More Info... »

HI-San Francisco Downtown (Union Square)

79% Customer Rating

36 reviews
Latest Reviews

Sophie (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

Good hostel, great location, included breakfast and internet is a major plus.

ranger_kim3441 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

Value for money, great breakfast option included in room price. Location is very handy to public transport. Staff very helpful and... more

Description:

The Dakota is one of San Francisco’s landmark hostels. The building itself is now considered as an historical landmark More Info... »

Dakota Hostel

79% Customer Rating

54 reviews
Latest Reviews

karenlevel8674 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

not the best area at night but not horrific, good location for through the day and excellent breakfast - in a proper cafe setting ... more

Young Sun (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

Location was worse than harlem in NY. and beds were little bit old. but staffs were pleasant and kind. however breakfasts are real... more

Description:

Hostelling International-San Francisco-City CenterYou can’t beat this value anywhere in San Francisco... More Info... »

H.I. San Francisco-City Center

79% Customer Rating

42 reviews
Latest Reviews

Gavin (Novice Nomad from uk), October 2009:

Amazing hostel with great views of the bay, golden gate bridge and alcatraz. Converted military base, so big rooms with lots of be... more

claireackermann3523 (Novice Nomad from Switzerland), October 2009:

We had to wait until 2.30 pm to get our room when we got to the hostel at 11.30 am. We were tired and wanted our room at least at ... more

Description:

Free breakfast & parking at San Francisco's first and best hostel! We offer our guests the 'classic' hostelling experience - sh.. More Info... »

HI-San Francisco-Fisherman's Wharf

78% Customer Rating

143 reviews
Latest Reviews

Ezzy (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

Excellent location, right in the centre of downtowwn San Fran; a few blocks from Union Square :) Staff were friendly and very help... more

Anna-louise (Novice Nomad from British Virgin Islands), October 2009:

i stayed here for 1 week, the hostel it self is very very clean, staff were helpfull and bubbly! loads of FREE maps and info! good... more

Description:

Globetrotter's Inn is a small, clean, friendly hostel located in downtown San Francisco. The hostel is located two blocks from t.. More Info... »

Globetrotters Inn

76% Customer Rating

35 reviews
Latest Reviews

Zoltan (Avid Traveller from Hungary), October 2009:

I would have enjoyed breakfast

markersjohnson3240 (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

awesome, great value, clean, great location -- but not the typical hostel experience.

Description:

The newly renovated Encore Express is centrally located near Van Ness and Union Square shopping district More Info... »

Encore Express Hotel/Hostel

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