Search Hostels in San Francisco

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: European Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Market St & 9th St Stop and Market St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers in all rooms. Amsterdam Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Taylor St Stop and Powell St & Bush St Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Samesun San Francisco - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with lockers, hairdryers and desks. Adelaide Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & Post St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a shared/communal kitchen. You’ll find showers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop and Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, lockers and desks.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia’s 15 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and October, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 590 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy some places near San Francisco. Get out into nature with places such as Yerba Buena Gardens, TransAmerica Redwood Forest and Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial. Cultural attractions include Alcove Theater, American Conservatory Theater and SHN Curran Theatre. Visit landmarks such as Flood Building, Hotel Mark Twain and Lotta’s Fountain.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), located 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop and Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at San Francisco Station, 22nd Street Station or Bayshore Station.