About

There’s no place in San Francisco quite like HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel! We’re the only travelers’ accommodation within Fort Mason, a popular stretch of National Park land right on the San Francisco Bay. Wake up to the sound of fog horns on the water and drink your morning coffee with a view of Alcatraz. You won’t find a more peaceful spot in the city!

A licensed concessionaire of the National Park Service, HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel is housed in a historic building surrounded by park land. Easily walk from the hostel to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Crissy Field, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Fort Mason Pavilion and other convention buildings, the Marina District, and multiple bus lines serving neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city.

Hostel amenities include:
- FREE Tours & activities to help you meet other travelers and explore the city
- FREE Daily Coffee & tea
- FREE High-speed Wi-Fi
- FREE on-site parking
- FREE Local phone calls
- FREE Linens and towels
- FREE luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
- FREE bicycle storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Outdoor sun deck with umbrellas and tables
- Spacious guest lounge with board games, piano, and a cozy stove heater
- Huge, fully stocked guest kitchen
- Pool table
- Cinema room with theater-style seating
- Comfortable private rooms and shared dorm rooms
- ADA-accessible guest rooms, kitchen, and restrooms on our ground level
- Stand-alone bunk house for large groups (call or e-mail to inquire)


Come see why HostelWorld guests call us their “home away from home” and “a prime location with the best staff.” We can’t wait to welcome you to San Francisco!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • ATM
  • Parking
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Reviews

9.1Superb(3147)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.2
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    9.0
Stayed in Jan 2026
7.7
S
Susan
Female, 41+, USA
The location was fabulous and quite pretty. And it is a great value for the money. There are some itinerant people who seem to live here, one of whom asked me for the money to spend another night.
Stayed in Jan 2026
2.3
E
EDWARD
Male, 41+, Ireland
IT HAS INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE PROVISION FOR THE ORIGINAL VISION TO CATER TO FISHERMAN WHO WORK ON THE WHARF BUT THE REPETITION OF THE FIRE ALARMS GOING OFF ALL THE TIME IS VERY ANNOYING! MANAGEMENT CATERS TO FOREIGNERS WHO CAN NOT COOK BUT PAY IN EUROS WHICH APPEALS TO MANAGEMENT WHO MAXIMIZE THEIR PROFIT AT THE EXPENSE OF HEAVENLY HEALTHY HOSPITALITY HEALING HUMANITARIANS WHO LOVE TO GO FISHING AND ENJOY ENTHUSIASTIC ENERGETIC SUNSET CRUISES AND SAILING ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY & PRAY!
Stayed in Jan 2026
8.6
G
Gurel
Male, 41+, Turkey
Nice hostel with the best kitchen. There is an issue with desks with plugs to work on.
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Location

240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123, Fort Mason, San Francisco, USA
2.8km from city centre