Cheapest hostels in San Francisco, CA

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 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 500 meters from Union Square in Central San Francisco, Orange Village Hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in a prime location.
This hostel provides free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and secure lockers, ideal for travellers seeking affordable accommodation with essential amenities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.