About this property

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this hostel in a waterfront park features free WiFi throughout the property. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests, and daily activities are offered. Shared bathroom facilities are offered for both dormitory-style guest rooms and private guest rooms at HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel. Towels and linens are provided. A shared lounge, theater-style TV room, pool table, and kitchen are available for guest use. Luggage storage is available for guests as well. HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel is 1.7 mi from San Francisco’s lively Union Square. The Place of Fine Arts Theater is 1.9 mi away. San Francisco International Airport is 14 mi away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
or
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
or
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
or
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
or
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Romy
    United States United States
    Amazing location everything in walking distance! The building is a little old but everything is very clean! Kind people and 24 hours reception.
  • Jeff
    United States United States
    Friendly staff and you couldn't ask for a better location. I didnt realize how close it was to the bridge and Alcatraz
  • Kamila
    Poland Poland
    The location is great. The area is very pretty and it generally feels safe. Breakfast was good. Common area was very nice. Kind and helpful staff.
  • Tereza
    United States United States
    the location was fantastic, with the view of the golden gate, it is extremely convenient that they provide free parking in a proximity of the hostel. hostel uses actual dishes and silverware, as opposed to the US standard of using plastic and...
  • Melinda
    United States United States
    The history and the views and natural surroundings; In the entrance you can learn about the history of the building Also the environmentally friendly set up and features of the hostel The staff all awesome people to know and very accommodating...
  • Heidi
    Canada Canada
    Great quiet hostel with good breakfast and super location.
  • Thea
    United States United States
    The lady the front desk in the morning was not very friendly and didn’t seem to enjoy her job. When we came back in the evening a much nicer and much friendlier helped us get checked in.
  • Reyes
    United States United States
    The staff was very friendly and everything was clean and comfortable
  • Laura
    Colombia Colombia
    The staff was friendly, it is well located, you can see the sea from the hostel
  • Heather
    United States United States
    Wow!!! Our stay was fantastic. The location is perfectly located so we could walk to all of our destinations in the city. The proximity to nice walking/exercise grounds was also a special treat. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Cafe Franco
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Pool table

Food & Drink

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests may only stay up to 14 nights in a calendar year. Please note, reservations do not have to be for consecutive dates.

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply. All guests may not reside within San Francisco city limits.

Please note: Parties traveling with children under the age of 12 must stay in a private room or rent out an entire dorm room.

Please note only females will be accepted in the female dorm rooms and only males will be accepted in the male dorm rooms.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel