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 lockers. 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, a shared/communal kitchen and laundry facilities. You’ll find showers, lockers and hairdryers 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. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. 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. Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels and hairdryers in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Ghirardelli Square and Lombard Street. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, lockers and hairdryers.

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. Major attractions include Pier 39, San Francisco Bay and Oracle Park. Get out into nature with places such as Presidio of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park and Yerba Buena Gardens. 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.