Search Hostels in San Francisco

By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its museums and theaters.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start looking: Bposhtels San Francisco - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Market St & 5th St Stop and Powell St & Market St Stop. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free WiFi. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel - 2-minute walk from Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour assistance. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an elevator, and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Van Ness Ave Stop. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff. Rooms come with showers, hair dryers, and bed sheets. Orange Village Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a 24-hour front desk. You'll find bed sheets and free WiFi in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in San Francisco, one of Expedia's 12 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for San Francisco is 18 inches.

In general, San Francisco is known for its museums, theaters, and architecture. Major attractions include Oracle Park, Pier 39, and Chase Center. Get out into nature with places like Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Bay, and Yerba Buena Gardens. Cultural attractions include SHN Curran Theatre, Marines Memorial Theater, and Warfield Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 11.8 mi (19.1 km) away. An alternative is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Take advantage of metro transit at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop, Powell St & Post St Stop, and Powell St & O'Farrell St Stop. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at San Francisco Station, 22nd Street Station, or Bayshore Station.