Cheapest hostels in San Francisco, CA

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.

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel is conveniently located near downtown, within 700 meters of The Regency Ballroom and Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial, and close to the CPMC Van Ness Campus.
This budget-friendly hostel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services, making it an affordable choice for exploring San Francisco.

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.

Located in Central San Francisco, this hostel is just 5 minutes' walk from The Masonic and 8 minutes from Union Square.
This budget-friendly hostel offers organised group activities, an on-site theatre for film screenings, and opportunities to experience the nightlife, making it a great choice for an affordable city break.

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.

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.

Centrally located in San Francisco, Bposhtels is conveniently situated 2.6 kilometres from Oracle Park and 3.4 kilometres from Coit Tower, with Union Square, Moscone Centre, and City Hall nearby.
This budget-friendly hostel offers free WiFi, air conditioning, an on-site bar, and luggage storage, with a guest capacity of one and shared bathrooms.

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.

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, 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.

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.