Staying in a travelers/youth hostel is the most realistic (& often the only) option
for new arrivals to the City. There are several hostels to choose from but most are fully
booked on a regular basis. Most do not accept reservations so they are on a first
come-first served basis.
The typical hostel will sleep 5 to a room, have a kitchen and common room and be
located in the downtown. For those that seek more privacy a double room may be an option.
Living in a hostel may not be ideal but it is a good starting point. You will meet many
Irish and International travelers who share common objectives. In some hostels it is
possible to work several hours per day in exchange for food and board.
Factors you should consider when choosing a hostel/hotel:
- Facilities such as: Kitchen, Laundry, Common room, TV, email, lockers, showers
- Curfew
- Max or min. length of stay
- Weekly rates
The information below can change on a weekly basis so please contact individual hostel
before visiting.
Easy (Sleazy) Goin’ Hotel
In great area but hostel is dirty and run by ‘arrogant and dodgy
characters’–
NOT RECOMMENDED!
$15 P/night
555 Lower Haight St.
GlobeTrotter's Inn
Dorm rooms only. (A minimum of one week's stay is required).
3 week max stay
In dodgy Tenderloin District but not too bad)
225 Ellis St
Tel: (415) 346-5786
$15 per night.
New Central Hostel –
Situated in dead part of Market St., dirty, tiny common
room, rude staff
3 week max stay
NOT RECOMMENED!
1412 Market St at Polk.
Tel: (415) 703-9988.
$15 P/night
Green Tortoise Guest House
(Known as the party hostel) – lot’s of info and activities. Excellent common
room
2 week max stay
Complimentary breakfast.
494 Broadway at Kearny
Tel: (415) 834-1000.
From $19 per night single, $29 double, dorm $10.
Hostel International San Francisco at Union Square
(HI members only. Day memberships, $3)
312 Mason St at O'Farrell.
Tel: (415) 788-5604.
Downtown location. New building with dormitories.
$17 a night.
No curfew.
Hostel International San Francisco International
Building 240, Fort Mason
Tel: (415) 771-7277.
Conveniently located between the picturesque Golden
Gate and Fisherman's Wharf on a green strip
overlooking the bay.
$15 per person. Up to $30.
No curfew.
Interclub/Globe Hostel
Very busy hostel, reports of bed bugs
10 Hallam Place. Between Seventh & Eighth off Folsom
Tel: (415) 431-0540.
South-of-Market district is a colorful and trendy area.
$18 per person, per night
No curfew.
The SOMA (south of market area) Inn
Across from the globe, usually has space
$15 per person/per night
1028 Folsom St.
Tel. (415) 6837522
No Curvew
Mission Hostel
2361 Mission
Between 19th and 20th on Mission
415-6951597 or 1800-325-4116
$25 double with min. 2 night stay
San Francisco International Guest House
(A minimum of five day's stay is required)
2976 23rd St at Douglass
Tel: (415) 641-1411.
Located in the Mission District.
$15 per person,
No curfew.
YMCA Central Branch
220 Golden Gate Ave
Tel: (415) 885-0460.
More expensive, but price includes continental
breakfast and use of the gym, swimming pool, squash
courts and sauna. Near the Civic Center.
Singles $28, doubles $38. Up to $45
Pacific Tradewinds
