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 by phone: (415) 474-5721
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872. Following the prompts, dial 1 for individual bookings. When asked to enter the first three letters of the city name, dial 726. You will then be prompted to dial 189 to be connected directly to the hostel.
San Francisco Downtown Hostel, 312 Mason Street
  • Reserve by phone: (415) 788-5604
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872. Following the prompts, dial 1 for individual bookings. When asked to enter the first three letters of the city name, dial 726. You will then be prompted to dial 160 to be connected directly to the hostel.

San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel, Fort Mason, Building 240

  • Reserve by phone: (415) 771-7277
Or call the toll-free, national HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872. Following the prompts, dial 1 for individual bookings. When asked to enter the first three letters of the city name, dial 726. You will then be prompted to dial 161 to be connected directly to the hostel.

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