Chapter San Francisco

Victorian hostel with a coffee shop, near Lombard Street

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February 2026

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March 2026

Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster - Chapter San Francisco (San Francisco)

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets - Chapter San Francisco (San Francisco)

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Close to Union Square and Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry
Housekeeping
Kitchen

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Room options

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Good

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Francisco, Chapter San Francisco is in the city center. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide

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94109, CA, San Francisco, 1533 Franklin Street

What's nearby

Van Ness Avenue
2 min walk - 0.2 km
SF Masonic Auditorium
11 min walk - 1.0 km
The Regency Ballroom
3 min walk - 0.3 km
CPMC Van Ness Campus
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Great American Music Hall
6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

California St & Van Ness Ave Stop
4 min walk
San Francisco Station
5 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
33 min drive

Restaurants

Haraz Coffee House
1 min walk
Juniper
4 min walk
El Lopo
5 min walk
Grubstake Diner
4 min walk
Octavia
4 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Union Square

Close to Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
Concierge services and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Chapter San Francisco have amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Microwave

￥12,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; USD 40 per day; reservations required
Street parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Pistachio Cafe

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Thin carpet in room

More

4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1905
Communal living room
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

3 detached shared bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

42-inch LED TV with digital channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

More

All-in-one washer/dryer
Heating
Mobile key entry
Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 10

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
Laundry fee: USD 10
Towels fee: USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chapter Francisco Francisco

Chapter San Francisco San Francisco

Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station

Chapter San Francisco Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapter San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Union Square, and Lombard Street. Moscone Convention Center and Pier 39 are also within 3 mi (5 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

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Chapter San Francisco Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Jan 23, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Well located near downtown. Having a semi private room made a big difference.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Jan 26, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Me and my partner were in a pod here. It was both our first time staying in a hostel, which went great. First, it was easy to communicate with my personal phone by text message for codes and inquiries with staff. Second, this hostel may not be in the best of areas in SF, but me and my partner felt safe, as we avoided venturing out too late at night. Otherwise, our stay was comfortable and the communal bathrooms/showers stayed consistently clean thanks to housekeeping staff. Furthermore, our pod seemed quite soundproof, so any roommates in the pod next to us were unbothered and vice versa. Additionally, there was a storage room to put in our rental bikes, which was nice. Overall, it was a clean and very affordable stay for me and my partner. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Sep 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, washrooms, showers, and lounge! Great location for exploring San Francisco. Street parking is free as long as you look carefully at the signs because cars get towed for not obeying the times allowed for parking.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

K'von

Oct 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lounge space is pretty small, but clean and efficient. Associate on ring bell was very helpful getting me set in. Bed space was nice and private. My best hostel experience yet.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Mar 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay, good area

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Jun 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great modern hostle at a very reasonable price and providing all the basics. Good atmosphere and safe. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

Jun 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay! I had the private cabin to myself so it was pretty quiet. Everything was also very clean and the staff were very friendly. It’s also very close to many restaurants and able to walk to bus stop close by.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mmesoma

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved it, everyone did their own thing and was respectful. Nice place to sleep in

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to clean up and to lay your head!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and friendly staff available for most of the day

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Qing

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's a hostel but extremely quiet. Very clean also.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My first hostile. Very clean very nice very well maintained and safe. I like that you need codes for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Mar 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Pretty okay hostel. Good location

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERLE

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s clean, quiet and safe. Thanks lot

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Nov 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great staff, great facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

May 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything is automated which makes checking in the out very efficient. Generally, I had a very comfortable stay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great people, nice facilities

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Sep 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was great and perfect , Highly recommended!!! - Easy check - in and check out . - Everything is well organized. - All guests were very respectful. - Room , bed , sheets , locker and bathroom were extremely clean . - Near public transportation. This was amazing !!! Thank you so much guys . God bless you . Your amazing and hard work is appreciated!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Aug 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was great and perfect , Highly recommended!!! - Easy check - in and check out . - Everything is well organized. - All guests were very respectful. - Room , bed , sheets , locker and bathroom were extremely clean . - Near public transportation. This was amazing !!! Thank you so much guys . God bless you . Your amazing and hard work is appreciated!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025