5 Isadora Duncan Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
#139 of 221 hotels in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 470 hostel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 April 2024
Tablizo
United StatesBathroom people not staff are sloppy So it make hard for the next person Staff is vey nice...
Good place, and safe..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Dougal
United KingdomCan get quite loud at night as hostel is in a busy district, so no fault of the hostel itself here, but would recommend taking some ear plugs if you stay here.
Staff were always friendly and helpful. Check in was easy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Elizabeth
ChileThe electricity did not work for some hours and that affected the wifi. Not sure if it was a problem with the hostel or the neighborhood, but I couldn't use wifi for a couple of hours.
Cheap, clean, and decent hostel in downtown San Francisco. I stayed in a 4 beds female room and only one other woman was there, so it was perfect. I didn't use the facilities (kitchen) because I mostly wanted a place to sleep, and it was a good one for that purpose. The location was close to where I had to go, so I don't complain.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Cardenas
United StatesThin pillows. No towels provided
The price was great as well as the location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Paula
IrelandFood I had stored in the kitchen was taken 🙄 No breakfast available so you have to plan ahead, sort yourself out.
Nice and quiet! Also location was good and very central. Area is a tiny bit rough but the entrance is nice and safe.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Hsaio-tsun
Taiwansmell
Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Mohamed
EgyptNarrow room for 4 Narrow bathroom
Staff location and kitchen
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Pinju
TaiwanBethroom equipment
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Huskov
United Statesbest hostel , staff is awesome, beds are nice and private 👌 this hostel spirit of the city
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Teresa
United StatesNo free coffee and there is no freezer for guests.
Price is great, people are nice and stay to themselves, lots of cookware
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Channa
United StatesThe stairs
Eclectic style beauty living rooms and patio area! The stairs were killer
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Giordano
ItalyParking very expensive
Cozy and comfortable Staff was wonderful
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Franziska
GermanyIt seems as if there are some visitors, who live there for a longer time. So the atmosphere is different to an hostel where there are more or less only backpackers. I sometimes felt a little bit touched because some ealderly people seemed to live there, who couldn't pay another place to live than a bed in a dormitory. But maybe I got something wrong and this was only my impression. The hostel isn't far from Tenderloin and it was shocking for me, that you can see totally sick and neglected people on the streets, which seem to be close to dying - and nobody cares. But that is not a topic concerning the hostel, it is a problem of the american society.
The hostel is really close to Union Square and that was fine. NonetheIess it was absolut quite during the night. I had a private room and for me it was a good and less expensive alternative to a room in an hotel. Staff was very helpful. The "living room" ist beautiful and cosy. There is even a small terrace in front of the kitchen.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Viorica
RomaniaThe personal was very helpful. The location is very good near all major objectives. It is pretty clean.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Lina
United StatesThe bathrooms can be better on the cleaning part. I didn’t trust the rugs on the shower. But is just me.
It’s close to the center, cozy and comfortable to sleep
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Karl
DenmarkNothing.
Central. A building with history and character. Good beds. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Stephen
CanadaA freezer or ice machine.
The kitchen, the dining area, the garden, the lounge.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Mopsickle
United KingdomThere's no elevator, difficult to carry a heavy suitcase upstairs.
It was quite clean! Staff is very friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
De
BelgiumThe location is amazing, right in the centre and close to many attractions. Staff was mostly helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Andres
United StatesGreat Hostel that is very clean and awesome staff. Showers are very big and clean. There is a huge fridge and two ovens with a mircowave.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Kelly
Abkhazia, GeorgiaThe hostel smells bad !
The staff was so helper!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Fahimchalal
AlgeriaRestroom,
Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Rosanna
United StatesLoud Spanish speaking bunkmates
One of my bunkmates kept me awake and they pulled back my curtains but the city itself made up for it.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Alexi
ItalyThe location is not the best, although mostly safe it can be sketchy, expecially at night.
The staff was friendly abd helpful. Common areas were well equipped and confortable. The bedbunks were practical, with an electrical socket, a light and a curtain for privacy.
Stayed in August 2023
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