HI SAN FRANCISCO DOWNTOWN HOSTEL
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312 Mason Street - Union Square, A l'angle de O'Farrell Street,
San Francisco,
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2025
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2025
Hostel offering dormitories, for 4 people maximum, well kept and can be non-mixed
It is the second biggest American Youth Hostel in the USA, after the one in New York. You might as well say that you will see a lot of people passing by and that the welcome is not very warm. It is however well located, one block away from Union Square and the cable cars, and cheap. The dormitories, for 4 people maximum, are well kept and can be non-mixed. Continental breakfast is included. Activities are organized so that you can meet the other travelers of the hostel.
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Members' reviews on HI SAN FRANCISCO DOWNTOWN HOSTEL
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The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Visited in january 2024
While the amenities of the hostel are clean and pretty solid, the staff needs some serious training on etiquette and basic human decency. On my first night, January 5th, the fire alarm went off (it was a false alarm) and there was clearly some confusion and stress amongst the staff and those staying there. As we were all leaving the front door, someone was holding it open, I and many others likely assumed this person, who was a black woman, was likely staying at the hostel. It turns out she was homeless, one of the staff (a middle age white man with glasses) yelled at her to leave and shoved her so hard that she went stumbling back several feet into the road where she could’ve been hit by a car. While I understand that this was a stressful situation and there’s obviously a safety issue of ensuring that only the hostel guests are entering the building, that doesnt mean people get to be treated with such disrespect and violence. Clearly the staff needs sensitivity training on how to treat people who are homeless with compassion and not violence. Having stayed at various HI locations I’ve never had issues before but this really put a sour taste in my mouth and I would likely not return to any other future locations nor would I recommend this establishment to anyone I know. Learn and do better.
Visited in january 2024
Clean and affordable. I stayed 5 nights in an ensuite room (spacious bathroom!) w my partner. Impressed with the building and the organization of the hostal. Cool environmental details like the mini hand washing sinks in the communal toilet. Desk staff could be friendlier, but did the job otherwise. Never had bagels, even when I got up early, but the banana/toast/hard-boiled egg breakfast was still appreciated vs. SF diner prices. If you're on a budget and comparing hotels, just book here.
Visited in january 2024
El personal es muy amable y si tenes alguna duda ellos la resuelven. La habitación doble con baño privado es super espaciosa, cómoda, tiene un ropero para guardar, inclusive, las valijas. El baño está bien, le falta calefacción por lo que cuando salis de ducharte, en invierno, hace frío, y tarda mucho en calentar el agua (demasiado derroche). Es lo único malo de la habitación. No limpian la habitación hasta que te vas, solo entran a vaciar los cestos de basura, pero no hacen la cama. En cuanto las Toallas, tenes que pedir que las cambien, lo que no me parece mal así se puede cuidar el agua, de algún modo.
Ofrecen desayuno (cafe, té, tostadas y fruta) y también podes dejar las cosas en la heladera. La cocina es super completa para cocinar.
En cuanto a la ubicación, es el centro de la.cuidad. Hay colectivos y subtes para donde quieras ir, de día es una linda zona, cerca del barrio chino pero de noche hay mucha gente en la calle, y los negocios a las 21 ya están cerrados por lo que se hace una zona un poco fea, y sin mucho movimiento.
Tienen lavandería, te dan jabón pero es un poco caro. 8 dólares el servicio.
De todas formas, recomiendo hospedarse en el hostel. Ofrece actividades
Ofrecen desayuno (cafe, té, tostadas y fruta) y también podes dejar las cosas en la heladera. La cocina es super completa para cocinar.
En cuanto a la ubicación, es el centro de la.cuidad. Hay colectivos y subtes para donde quieras ir, de día es una linda zona, cerca del barrio chino pero de noche hay mucha gente en la calle, y los negocios a las 21 ya están cerrados por lo que se hace una zona un poco fea, y sin mucho movimiento.
Tienen lavandería, te dan jabón pero es un poco caro. 8 dólares el servicio.
De todas formas, recomiendo hospedarse en el hostel. Ofrece actividades
Visited in january 2024
2023年末から2024年始にかけて7泊しました。とても快適なホステルでした。個人的には共有スペースが快適でお気に入り。スタッフはフレンドリーで親切でしたし、清掃等も良くされているようでした。サンフランシスコで安く宿泊したいならここはおススメだと思います。
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It's close to downtown and to nice restaurants.