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Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown

312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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UK
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This is a good budget option for downtown, but don't think you're getting anything special. We didn't take part in any of the activities, but they seemed popular and well organised. The staff - Becky was wonderful and helpful and even when oddities walked in off the street to cause a bit of a ruckus she was always calm and... More

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Gardena, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Great location and excellent price for our room. It is the basics and clean! That was what we were looking for on a low budget trip we took to San Francisco recently. The staff was friendly. They have a large kitchen area with storage so you can make your meals. The movie theater has great seating. The lounge was cozy.... More

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Oslo, Norway
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I think the best thing about the hostel was all the activities offered. We did a free walking tour to chinatown/north beach which was exellent! The shared areas of the hostel were also quite good. However, we stayed in a private room and it could have been nicer. It was impossible to sleep without good earplugs and it was way... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The location is great. A couple blocks south and you end up in a pretty sketchy neighbourhood, but there's nothing sketchy about this location. You are one block from Union Square, a popular meeting spot and with lots of high-end shopping. The hostel is also part of a cluster of hotels, so the streets are naturally safe. There are some... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

A nice hostel, on a very nice location: right near Union Square. Excellent shopping and sight seeing nearby. The trams and busses on Market Street are easily within reach as well. The room was clean and decent. The bathrooms were fine. Seems like the management thinks of the environment as well. (e.g. the water you use to wash your hands... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This hostel, couldn't be any more central at 5 min walk from Union square. I Stayed in a 4 person dorm, The rooms have recently been renovated to quite a high standard and the only negative about the hostel is that there is still some of this work going on. There is free wifi included. The Hostel is near to... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The location is great - 5 min walk from union square and the first station for the cable car. We stayed in a double room, the carpets were stained, the walls seemed extremely old, and the heating system was making noise and steam was coming out of it. Staff was rather indifferent with our needs. For the price of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I booked a dorm bed in a female dorm. I needed to be in the city for an early appointment. The location is great, very central. There is a loading zone in front so I could check in quick and they directed me to a close parking garage. The room was nice and had a en-suite bath. The beds were... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Private room(18)
  • Free breakfast(8)
  • Union square(7)
  • Great location(5)
  • Cable car(4)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Street noise(4)
  • Really nice(3)
  • Only complaint(3)

Additional Information about Hostelling International- San Francisco/ Downtown

Address: 312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 39 Speciality lodging in San Francisco
Price range (per night): RM223 - 458
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Stay in the heart of the city, just one block from Union Square and steps from Chinatown and the cable cars! HI-San Francisco Downtown is close to the best cafes, clubs, theaters, and shopping. You'll love our new look, low prices, and four-bed dorms. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi, DSL Internet, guest kitchen, free linens and towels, daily housekeeping, free/low-cost daily activities and tours, 24-hour reception, and no curfews, chores, or lockouts. ... more   less 
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