Reservations at San Francisco Hostels
Our hostels welcome walk-in guests whenever possible but advance reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, and during the summer months. Travelers who want private accommodations are also strongly encouraged to book in advance.
For groups of 8 or more people, please use our group request form.
San Francisco CITY CENTER Hostel (685 Ellis Street)
Reserve online:
- Reserve by phone: Call us direct at (415) 474-5721.
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872 (from the U.S. and Canada only).
San Francisco DOWNTOWN Hostel (312 Mason Street)
Reserve online:
- Reserve by phone: Call us direct at (415) 788-5604.
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872 (from the U.S. and Canada only).
San Francisco FISHERMAN'S WHARF Hostel (Fort Mason, Building 240)
Reserve online:
- Reserve by phone: Call us direct at (415) 771-7277.
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872 (from the U.S. and Canada only).
Maximum stay policy
To better meet the spirit of our mission as an organization that fosters intercultural exchange through travel, the Golden Gate Council of Hostelling International USA has established the following maximum stay policy:
No guest may stay at one hostel location for more than 14 nights in a calendar year. Once a guest reaches their 14th night, s/he is not eligible to stay until January 1 of the following year. Additionally, no guest may stay more than 14 nights in any two-month period.