Cheapest hostels in San Francisco, CA

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 a well-serviced district of San Francisco, this hostel offers convenient access to numerous appealing dining options, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a communal kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, alongside air conditioning, a concierge, on-site restaurant, bar, and parking, ensuring a comfortable and social stay for travellers.

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 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.

Located in San Francisco's Marina district, this hostel offers easy access to local attractions, placing you right in the heart of the action.
This budget-friendly hostel provides 1500 square meters of space, featuring free internet, air conditioning in some rooms, and kitchen facilities for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Located in San Francisco's Marina district, this unique hostel is just one block from the shops and eateries on Chestnut Street and approximately 800 meters from the Palace of Fine Arts.
This budget-friendly co-living space, converted from a former karate studio, offers custom pods with personal TVs and communal amenities including a kitchen, providing affordable accommodation for up to two guests.

Chapter San Francisco offers budget-friendly accommodation in a well-equipped area, providing convenient access to the city's attractions.
Guests can enjoy amenities such as complimentary high-speed internet, on-site parking, laundry facilities, and room service, with some rooms featuring air conditioning and coffee/tea making facilities.

Perfectly situated in Union Square, HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a 3-minute walk from Union Square and 1.2 kilometres from the Moscone Centre, offering an excellent location rating for exploring San Francisco.
This budget-friendly hostel provides free Wi-Fi, a communal lounge, and 24-hour reception, making it a great affordable choice with a communal kitchen and bar for travellers.

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.

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, 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.

Centrally located in San Francisco, Petite Auberge is just 400 metres from Union Square and within a 5-minute drive of Moscone Center and Oracle Park.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary regional breakfast and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, with concierge services available to assist your stay.

Located in San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) district, Soma House offers a budget-friendly base for exploring the city's attractions.
This hostel provides essential amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning in select rooms, and 24-hour reception, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay.

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 a San Francisco district, the ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel offers convenient access to nearby attractions and amenities.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts a well-equipped kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site entertainment facilities for an enjoyable stay.

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.