Name: HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Address: 312 Mason Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California, United States of America, San Francisco, California, United States of America
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 2,571 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

28%

Family

6%

Group

29%

Solo

30%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel, travelers praise the central location near transit and Union Square, friendly staff, and welcoming common areas with a useful kitchen, though recurring complaints note elevator outages and limited temperature control in some rooms.

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10

Dave

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything is great save for one detail — a small toaster oven appliance is needed in the kitchen.

6

Elizabeth

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

I was just staying overnight before a very early flight but the carpet in my room was disgusting.

10

Jillian

3 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it. Everyone was super nice. The location was PERFECT and room (I had one of the private ones) was exactly what I needed for my stay. Will absolutely stay here again.

6

Martin

19 Apr 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Its a Hostel. Not particularily clean. Mold in the bathroom. Staff is nice, but does not dlways have the means to solve Problems.

10

Ashley

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

This was my first time at a hostel. And I didn’t know what to expect. I made sure I read the reviews and just like the reviews said this place was amazing. Front desk was very friendly. I was able to check in my bags early since I had a very early flight And leave them at 10 AM which made it very convenient to be able to start sightseeing. Rooms were clean and common areas were kept clean so far, very pleased, especially being a solo woman traveler. Only thing I would add is make sure you bring your own lock because if you don’t and if you have stuff to lock up, it’s a $10 charge for a lock at front desk.

312 Mason Street, Union Square, San Francisco, California, United States of America

Location

With a stay at HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel in San Francisco (Union Square), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Union Square and 12 minutes by foot from Moscone Convention Center. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oracle Park.

Union Square(0.2 Miles)

Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators(0.2 Miles)

Marines Memorial Theater(0.2 Miles)

Westfield San Francisco Centre(0.3 Miles)

Warfield Theatre(0.3 Miles)

450 Sutter Building(0.3 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 03:00

Before 11:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Nearby parking is available for USD 35 per night, located 82 feet away and open 24 hours.

Breakfast is offered and is described as delicious, although specific details about the type and serving hours are not provided.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

The hostel is located in Union Square, just a 3-minute walk from Union Square and 12 minutes by foot from the Moscone Convention Center. It is also close to various attractions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Oracle Park.

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not detailed.

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

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