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: 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. Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Chapter San Francisco - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Van Ness Ave Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities and multilingual staff. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and free WiFi in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - 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 towels, hairdryers and linens. 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. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Orange Village Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O’Farrell St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find linens and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia’s 11 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 August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 448 mm.

Overall, San Francisco is known for its museums, theatres and architecture. Top attractions include Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Yerba Buena Gardens, TransAmerica Redwood Forest and Brannan Street Wharf. Cultural attractions include SHN Curran Theatre, Marines Memorial Theater and Warfield Theatre.

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 Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 11.9 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.