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Our top choices for San Francisco hostels

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

1. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥6,457
￥7,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Viajero San José Hostel
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2. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"The room was clean & well kept. The bed was comfortable. Good stay overall"
United States
Henry
The price is ￥4,442
￥5,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Toucan Hostel
A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows.

3. Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Catedral
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (369 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is ￥1,383
￥3,458 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

4. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here, the environment was very clean & I felt really comfortable."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥6,253
￥7,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

5. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is ￥4,005
￥4,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Luca
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

6. Hostel Casa Colon

Hostel Casa Colon
2.0 star property
Merced
7.8 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"It's close to downtown and the tica bus station. "
Canada
Tyler
The price is ￥9,863
￥11,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Hostel Casa Colon
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

7. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the interior was. There are several common areas including a full kitchen and all are well maintained and well thought out. Very beautiful."
United States
Barry
The price is ￥3,827
￥7,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Lolas Hostal
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

8. Gaudys Hotel

Gaudys Hotel
2.0 star property
Merced
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (35 reviews)
"Bathrooms always dirty you have to rent a towel"
United States
Ace
The price is ￥8,527
￥9,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Gaudys Hotel
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

9. In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
1.5 star property
San Pedro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great Hostel to Stay at. Clean, Quiet, Great Value for the $ and the Breakfast is Awesome"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥3,553
￥4,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

10. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (245 reviews)
"Good stay, friendly staff, airport shuttle"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥2,990
￥6,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with green bedding, a wardrobe, and a nightstand.

11. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
The price is ￥5,116
￥5,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Selune
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome, helpful staff"
Julia 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

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San Francisco Hostels information

Number of reviews
809
Accommodation
26 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,458
Highest Price
￥11,145

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Francisco?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 66°F. The rainiest months in San Francisco are October, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 26 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in San Francisco?
Get out into nature with places like Ojo de Agua Spa Park, Sabana Park, and Central Park. Cultural attractions include Museum of Costa Rican Art, National Theater of Costa Rica, and National Museum of Costa Rica. Locals like to shop at Oxígeno Human Playground and Walk of Flowers Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around San Francisco while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around San Francisco in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away from the city center. Another option is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

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