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Adelaide Hostel

5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly Adelaide Inn)
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Adelaide Hostel
4.0 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Private room(10)
  • Free breakfast(6)
  • Union square(5)
  • Really nice(3)
  • Good quality(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Best thing(3)
  • Great Place(3)
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Basel, Switzerland
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The hostel is conveniently located, just two blocks from Union Square. You can explore the city easy by foot from here. I stayed for 5 nights and was in two different dorms. They are not very spacious, there are no shelves or wand hooks, only a small lockers is provided. The beds are confortable and clean. The only negative point... More

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Milan, Italy
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Adelaide Hostel has been the perfect weclome in S.Francisco. I travelled alone but after 2 hours in the lobby I was everything but lonely!! Great staff for availability, company, tips and internal events for hanging around and discover the city, The shared areas are nice, breakfast is a real social moment and they also organize dinners. Great atmosphere by all... More

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Bronx, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

A great hostel right by Union Square, and near (by bus or cable car) to all the big sights. Also, China Town is just a short walk away! Staff are extremely friendly and more than happy to help with directions etc (thanks to Liz and Bobby in particular). The Wi-fi is also fantastic, which is a bonus for any person... More

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Berkeley
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Adelaide hostel is one of those gems you hope you happen upon whenever you arrive to a new place. I'm a frugal traveler. I look for high value, and I believe I've found it here with Adelaide. It's that perfect spot between affordable and high quality. Go cheaper and you won't be satisfied. Spend more money and you'll get a... More

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Magog
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Excellent place to stay !! Great location, clean and good price. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Private Rooms are Excellent and Comfortable. It's the middle of the city, and you get what you pay for. What was important to me was cleanliness and friendliness of other guests. And hot water! There were times when we could hear a few unwanted noises through the open windows and walls, however. More

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st. louis, mo
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was the one time trip advisor failed me. Either the reviewers have much lower standards than I do (which is saying something as I dont expect much) or they were paid off by Adelaide. We booked a private room for approx 85$, which horribly was a bargain. We werent informed thru the reservaton that the rooms were actually in... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I can't stress strongly enough how no-body should ever stay here!! We were picked up from the airport by a transfer service, who stopped the minibus at the top of an alleyway, before opening the doors and demanding our money before getting our bags out (because he clearly knew how horrible this hostel was!!) we booked a private 'ensuite' room... More

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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

his is a great hostel for budget travelers, the location is excellent, close to all the sights & easy to access. The dorms were small & clean, with lockers which is always a bonus. Most of the staff were great, Mary was lovely & her walking tour is fab - really informative & a good way to see the city!... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We too booked a private room at the Adelaide for 7 nights in January and got shunted over to the Dakota. There were pluses and minuses but on the whole I would try to find a different hotel next time. It was inexpensive but I didn't feel we got good value for what I did spend Pros - clean bedding,... More

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5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly Adelaide Inn)
Price range (per night):* RM63 - 253

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