Cheapest hostels in San Francisco, CA

Conveniently situated in Daly City, this hostel is 12.2 kilometres from the University of San Francisco and 14.5 kilometres from Lands End, offering a budget-friendly base near San Francisco landmarks like City Hall and Oracle Park, both 16.1 kilometres away.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout, a shared kitchen, a lounge area, and evening entertainment, with rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee machines, plus a luggage storage service for added convenience.

Offering panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, this budget-friendly hostel is perfectly situated in a waterfront park, just 2.7 kilometres from Union Square and 3 kilometres from the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen with a microwave, and daily activities, making this an affordable and convenient base for exploring the city.

Perfectly situated in Central San Francisco, this hostel is just 500 meters from Union Square, offering convenient access to the city's main attractions.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a comfortable lounge area, making it an excellent option for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Perfectly situated in Union Square, this hostel is a mere 2-minute walk from the Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop and offers easy access to the Moscone Convention Centre and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, all within a 1.2 kilometre radius.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a fitness centre, a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge, and free WiFi in public areas, making it an affordable choice for exploring San Francisco.

Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Union Square, this historic 1907 hostel in San Francisco offers a budget-friendly base, with the Ferry Building Marketplace and Fisherman's Wharf approximately 3.2 kilometres away.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout, on-site laundry facilities, and vending machines, with the option of rooms featuring private bathrooms for added comfort.

Chapter San Francisco is a hostel conveniently located a 17-minute walk from San Francisco City Hall and 1.8 kilometres from Union Square, offering budget-friendly accommodation for travellers.
This affordable hostel provides free WiFi, a shared lounge, and optional kitchenettes in selected rooms, making it a practical base for exploring the city's attractions.

Located in San Francisco's Union Square district, this hostel is a short walk from Westfield San Francisco Centre and Union Square, with Market St & 5th St Stop and Powell St & Market St Stop just 5 minutes away on foot for easy city exploration.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a microwave and fridge in common areas, complimentary WiFi in public spaces, and on-site dining options, making it a practical choice for affordable travel.

Just a 9-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in San Francisco, conveniently located 1.1 kilometres from Coit Tower and 1.6 kilometres from Crissy Field East Beach.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Just 1 kilometre from San Francisco's city centre, the Riviera Hotel is a budget-friendly hostel conveniently located near the Hotel Mark Twain, Golden Gate Theatre, and Warfield Theatre.
This pet-friendly hostel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and is ideal for overnight stays after exploring the surrounding neighbourhood on foot.

Located in San Francisco's Music City district, this hostel offers unique accommodation within the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, just a short walk away.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a vibrant community atmosphere, with creative workshops, on-site jam rooms, and regular live music events, providing an immersive experience for travellers.

Conveniently located in Central San Francisco, this hostel is just a 5-minute walk from Union Square, placing you within easy reach of popular shops and restaurants.
Offering excellent user and cleanliness ratings, this budget-friendly hostel provides a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site laundry facilities for a comfortable stay.

Located in San Francisco's Music City, this hostel offers a unique stay within the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame, just 700 meters from the SF Hall of Fame itself.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a 4-bed male capsule room with excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, featuring free WiFi, coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and opportunities to engage with local musicians.

Located in North Beach Little Italy, this hostel is a short walk from Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and Union Square, with the Ferry Building shops and restaurants just 1 kilometre away.
The Green Tortoise Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay with a communal kitchen, a social hub featuring a pool table and ping pong, and organised nightly events, making it ideal for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in San Francisco's Union Square district, Orange Village Hostel is a mere 15-minute walk from Moscone Convention Centre and Union Square, and 1.1 kilometres from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary wireless internet, a communal kitchen, and daily housekeeping, providing an affordable and convenient base for exploring the city.

Orange Village Hostel is centrally located in San Francisco, just a 5-minute walk from Union Square and 8 minutes from Powell Street BART Metro Station.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and daily breakfast, with private rooms and dormitory options available.

Located in San Francisco, this hostel is a 12-minute walk from Union Square and 800 meters from Moscone Center.
Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and karaoke, just a 14-minute walk from Coit Tower and 1.4 kilometres from Pier 39.

Located in San Francisco's Union Square district, Bposhtels San Francisco is just 200 meters from Union Square itself, offering immediate access to restaurants, bars, museums, and transport hubs for budget-friendly exploration.
This hostel provides comfortable shared rooms with modern amenities, including a kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, air conditioning, and a restaurant and bar, all within a property that boasts spectacular common areas and no curfew for global explorers.

Centrally located in San Francisco, this hostel is just 500 metres from the shopping and dining of Union Square and 700 metres from the Chinatown Gates.
Offering a budget-friendly stay, this accommodation provides complimentary WiFi, on-site laundry, and secure lockers, with common areas including a full kitchen and lounge.

Located in San Francisco's Union Square district, this hostel is a short walk from Westfield San Francisco Centre and Union Square, with Market St & 5th St Stop and Powell St & Market St Stop just 5 minutes away on foot for easy city exploration.
This budget-friendly hostel offers a microwave and fridge in common areas, complimentary WiFi in public spaces, and on-site dining options, making it a practical choice for affordable travel.

Located in San Francisco's Union Square district, Bposhtels San Francisco is just 200 meters from Union Square itself, offering immediate access to restaurants, bars, museums, and transport hubs for budget-friendly exploration.
This hostel provides comfortable shared rooms with modern amenities, including a kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, air conditioning, and a restaurant and bar, all within a property that boasts spectacular common areas and no curfew for global explorers.

Just a 9-minute walk from Ghirardelli Square, Samesun San Francisco offers a budget-friendly hostel experience in San Francisco, conveniently located 1.1 kilometres from Coit Tower and 1.6 kilometres from Crissy Field East Beach.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in San Francisco, this hostel is a 12-minute walk from Union Square and 800 meters from Moscone Center.
Enjoy a budget-friendly stay with free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and karaoke, just a 14-minute walk from Coit Tower and 1.4 kilometres from Pier 39.