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Our top choices for San Francisco hostels

Room

1. Toucan Hostel

Toucan Hostel
2.5 star property
Rio Segundo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and helpful."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥4,643
￥5,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Toucan Hostel
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a menu board.

2. Viajero San José Hostel

Viajero San José Hostel
2.0 star property
Carmen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (66 reviews)
"One of the cleanest places I have stayed."
Mexico
JOSE MAURICIO
The price is ￥6,954
￥7,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Viajero San José 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, (373 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and very helpful!"
Canada
Kiera
The price is ￥1,381
￥3,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel
A spacious living area with a red sofa, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

4. 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 ￥10,071
￥11,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hostel Casa Colon
A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a patterned tile backsplash, and a small garden area with a pergola.

5. Capital Hostel de Ciudad

Capital Hostel de Ciudad
2.0 star property
La Sabana
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay here, the environment was very clean & I felt really comfortable."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥6,386
￥7,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Capital Hostel de Ciudad
A room with a bookshelf, a potted plant, a puzzle box, and a blue brick wall.

6. Lolas Hostal

Lolas Hostal
2.0 star property
Catedral
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 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 ￥3,536
￥6,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Lolas Hostal
A staircase leading to a door with a view of a building in the background.

7. 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 ￥6,668
￥7,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Gaudys Hotel
A hallway with a tiled floor, dark walls, and artwork on the sides.

8. Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel

Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
2.0 star property
El Carmen
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"Good stay, friendly staff, airport shuttle"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥2,712
￥6,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Alajuela Backpackers Airport Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative wall, and a wooden floor.

9. Luca

Luca
1.0 star property
Barrio Escalante
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
The price is ￥4,004
￥4,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Luca
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large map on the wall, a red patterned sofa, and a glass door leading outside.

10. 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 ￥3,547
￥4,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window with a view.

11. Selune

Selune
2.0 star property
Alajuela
The price is ￥5,023
￥5,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Selune
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Top San Francisco Hotel Reviews

Hotel Mango

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent
"Traffic getting there is a bit sketchy. It's a tiny boutique hotel, the food was very very good at the restaurant. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Mango

Find out more about San Francisco

San Francisco Hostels information

Number of reviews
889
Accommodation
27 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,453
Highest Price
￥11,380

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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