Hostels in San Francisco, CA
Find deals on 20 hostels in San Francisco, CA
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Hostels in popular neighborhoods in San Francisco
Below are the most popular neighborhoods in San Francisco to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Marina District
Search hostels in Marina DistrictHI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States
Podshare San Francisco Marina
2424 Lombard Street, 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
1533 franklin street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Sf Travelers Inn
554 Broadway Building, San Francisco, CA, United States
Get the best value hostel in San Francisco
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Chapter San Francisco
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 | May | cheapest month to stay |
| High Season | October | most expensive time to stay |
| 49% | expected price decrease | |
| 68% | expected price increase |
Price | $39 - $240 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Thursday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Tuesday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| $36 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| $106 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighborhoods to book a hostel in San Francisco
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighborhoods in San Francisco
Price | $60 - $82 |
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| CHEAPEST NEIGHBORHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | Financial District | 14% cheaper | Hostels in Financial District are the cheapest in San Francisco at just $60 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | Marina District | 14% more expensive | Marina District has the highest priced hostels in San Francisco with rooms averaging $82 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO | Tenderloin | 46% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Tenderloin than any other neighborhood 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?
$81/night is the average cost of a hostel in San Francisco. For weekly and monthly stays in San Francisco, expect to pay $312/week and $1,354/month respectively. The cheapest nightly rate in San Francisco found by momondo was $38.
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 5 days. A 5-days stay at a San Francisco hostel usually costs $403.
Are San Francisco hostels a better deal than San Francisco hotels?
Typically, a hostel in San Francisco costs $81/night. Hostel prices are 27% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 48% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 64% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 2 star, 3 star, or 4 star hotels.
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 7.4 out of 10. That rating is typically better than 1-star (7.0) and 2-star (7.2) 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 1,689 as of June 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in San Francisco?
Prices for hotels in San Francisco refresh daily.