Is European Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at European Hostel?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at European Hostel on Nov 3, 2025 start from ￥6,584, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at European Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at European Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is European Hostel located?

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Moscone Convention Center, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Oracle Park and Chase Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Market St & 9th St Stop and Market St & Larkin St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

European Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabricio

May 29, 2025

Good location!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Aug 30, 2025

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

Manager was extremely rude, when I went to check out and give the key back he physically blocked me and started yelling at me and told me I had to wait for him to review security footage to make sure I had not taken a pair of his disgusting sheets, which I pointed at were on the floor in front of him. The disgusting hotel is only rivaled by the rudeness of the manager.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tumnee

Apr 28, 2025

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

The manager was helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Vinas

Oct 14, 2025

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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Stay – Special Thanks to Nick at The European Hostel I had an amazing experience at The European Hostel in San Francisco, and I want to give a special mention to Nick at the front desk. From the moment I arrived, Nick greeted me with genuine warmth and professionalism. He doesn’t just do his job—he goes above and beyond to make every guest feel comfortable, safe, and welcome. Nick is always available to help with anything—local tips, quick check-ins even late night, special arrangements, or just a friendly conversation after a long travel day. His positive energy truly sets the tone for the entire hostel. You can feel that he cares about people, not just reservations, and that makes a huge difference. The hostel has a great community vibe, and Nick plays a big role in that. He manages everything smoothly and with a smile, even when things get busy. It’s rare to find someone who combines professional efficiency with kindness and personal attention, but Nick does exactly that. If you’re staying in San Francisco and want a budget-friendly place with a human touch and staff who actually care, I highly recommend this hostel—especially because of the outstanding service provided by Nick. His hospitality made my stay memorable.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

May 9, 2025

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

Dont come here . Its filthy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Aug 10, 2025

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

My stay at The European Hostel was wonderful! From the moment I arrived, the front desk staff—especially Nick—made me feel welcome and at ease. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and always ready to help with any questions or concerns. I truly appreciated the way he handled situations fairly when some guests didn’t follow house rules, always making sure the environment stayed clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone. The rest of the staff were also friendly and kept the common areas tidy, creating a warm and positive atmosphere. The beds were surprisingly comfortable, with fresh linens provided, and I had no trouble getting a good night’s sleep. The kitchen was equipped with everything needed for cooking your own meals, which is a great bonus for travelers who prefer homemade food. There are also plenty of nearby restaurants and cafés if you want to explore local flavors. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly place with a great location, comfortable beds, and a staff that genuinely cares about your experience, The European Hostel is a fantastic choice!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elwin

May 13, 2025

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

Never again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sanjeeva

May 21, 2025

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

Pictures were not same as what the single room provided. Overall, bad experience and despite I had made payment, checked out early.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Jul 1, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Decent Hostel

The hostel is doing a good job of renovating. The staff also take safety and security very seriously. Unfortunately, there is a lot of homeless people in the area. The building is older, but they have updated the bathrooms and added USB charging ports into the electric sockets.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olasile

Jan 3, 2024

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

Worst hostel and accommodation in the whole wide world - staff is terrible and unprofessional, hotel stinks and smells with bed bugs everywhere and the list goes on….

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Jul 2, 2024

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

Owner was beyond rude

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 29, 2024

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

Don't have expectations

It's what you can expect from a cheap place.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikunj

Feb 28, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything

2/10 Terrible

Nada Mihsin Mohammed

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

Staff is super nice and helpful but I made wrong reservations as it’s for people younger than 30 years old and I do not read it … besides, I have to go to airport @ 6 am and circle out 8 am …. I learned to read instructions before I complete my booking … I cancelled and book new place and no refund from Expedia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Aug 10, 2025

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

My stay at The European Hostel was an excellent experience, and I want to especially recognize the amazing staff and front desk service. The facilities are well-maintained, the beds are comfortable, and the common areas are welcoming with a great atmosphere. One thing that really stood out to me was seeing the front desk manager, Nick, personally taking care of the property. If he notices something doesn’t look clean or comfortable, he doesn’t wait for someone else—he will sweep, mop, and tidy up the rooms and kitchen himself. His goal is always to make sure every guest feels good energy and a positive vibe during their stay. Nick is always ready to assist guests with a smile, no matter how busy things get. Unfortunately, I also witnessed times when some guests disrespected him or even threatened him, simply because they didn’t want to follow the house rules. These are rules that keep a shared space clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Sometimes people also leave bad reviews without realizing that they booked a shared facility with specific policies they agreed to before making a reservation. It’s important to understand how much effort and hard work Nick puts in every single day. He treats the hostel like his own home and works tirelessly to keep it safe and comfortable for all. At the end of the day, he’s also human—he has feelings, and it’s natural for him to feel hurt when his dedication isn’t respected. I truly appreciate the staff here, and I believe The Europea

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Nov 16, 2022

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

Cannot be beaten!

My first ever Hostel stay anywhere in the world...But ive got to say, simply brilliant, way more than i was expecting!, Professional service from all those who work in the hostel! I had a great time, met some great people and made some friends for life! Neil

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Jul 29, 2024

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

Horrible

Horrible, every aspect, especially ownership and his attitude. Go to another option in the city.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Aug 10, 2024

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

Rude front desk

The price was cheap but the front desk was rude. Nick tried everything to teach lessons to his customer. He mentioned Expedia did not pay him in time and I should have read his policies beforehand. That was the only line he can speak to a customer.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Imteaz

Dec 25, 2023

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

There are a group of homeless people just outside the hotel door. The road also doesn't seem safe. You can't even check out after 10PM. Their washroom is too dirty. And the private room has no amenities other than a bed. And even the bed sheet seems too dirty.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Socorro

Mar 15, 2024

Discrimination

Discriminating against others. They do not allow you to stay if you are from California. Owner said only Europeans hence the name. Also was bullied to not stay there because I’m larger in size and would be on the top bunk. Was told they were doing me a favor. Took my deposit and left.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Jun 8, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I booked it thinking it was a hotel I couldn't get my money back so I left too many homeless on the streets no parking nasty outside but the guy who checked me in was real friendly and explained to me at the hostel I respect that from him other than that the outside with this nasty homeless everywhere I go on safe I wish I got my money back but like I told a man I'll just donate it to you thank you for the shower cuz it did take a shower

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

virgil

Jul 30, 2022

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

When I checked the staff was very rude and didn't give us the code to get in the building at night.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Sep 25, 2023

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

It was a bad experience I never got to check in because after I had booked the room they called me 15 minutes later and said I had to be there by 10:00 and there was no way of me making it there because I was still traveling so I was never able to use the room and I lost the money.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joel

Sep 5, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall I thought this was great value. The location is quite central and near transport, although it's also in quite a dingy area. Some people report feeling unsafe, although I don't think that was much of a concern. The bed in my room was fine and the room was small but not too small. I did find though that the bathrooms weren't very well kept. They were clean enough, and cleaned regularly. But a sink seemed to have a recurring problem of not draining, and in the bathrooms (and kitchen area) bins would regularly be overflowing, they were not emptied often enough. That said if you are willing to cop a few sacrifices then this is a good, budget option.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nehemiah

Aug 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

do not stay here. get your money back.

I got there early and dropped off my bag. At first the stay was fine, I kept to myself in my room. Then I went to the door a few times to get some air and was already having hostile treatment from both staff and other tenants. I barely spoj=ke to anyone and they were rude. I wasn't given towels either. I had invited a friend and did not notice the no visitors sign but scolded by young man. He was extremely rude to just me. So my friend left and I prepared to leave for a walk on my own. I accidentally broke off a plate on the door and didnt see an attendant so left it on the window sill of office. Coming back I am met with threatening to call the cops for damaging property and saying i did it on purpose. Why would I do that? He was patronizing and I dont ever write complaints but he made a fool out of me for nothing. He rushed me off so fast I left my passport. I will never stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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