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Where?
3 blocks from Union Square, short walk from Chinatown.
What?
Recently renovated hostel with 150 beds.
Anything else you need to know?
Free pancake breakfast every morning; tea/coffee available free of charge all day. WiFi access and security lockers provided. Bed linen included in price. The lounge area has billiards and foosball. Tours and pub crawls organised by hostel.
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Reviews of USA Hostels San Francisco
USA Hostels San Francisco has a rating of 87% from a total of 1140 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of USA Hostels San Francisco
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krevestreak8352 says:
“ Best Hostel I've stayed in. Hands down. ”
Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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beceht says:
“ One of the better hostel I've ever stayed at. Very good atmosphere, very secure. Lots of activities for people to meet each other. The pancakes are good. I had an awesome time here, and will definitely be recommending this hostel to others. Oh and the Italian restaurant across the road? The... more ”
Posted: on Mar 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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Cazra says:
“ Staff are really friendly and ready to help. Location is great, walking distance to Union Sq and all the shops. Short tram ride to Pier 33, 39 and Fishermans Wharf. Free tea and coffee all day and free pancakes for breakfast mmmmmmm ”
Posted: on Mar 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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kingoompaloompa says:
“ Fantastic Hostel..... Definitely made San Francisco the most enjoyable city in the USA for us.... Great party area, clean hostel and plenty of helpful advice!!! ”
Posted: on Mar 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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sir-m says:
“ I spent 3 nights in the hostel. It was a very nice time. A lot of fun with the guests there. You have karaoke, pool and so on... I recommend the hostel ”
Posted: on Mar 10, 2010 // Rated: |
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Beire says:
“ Great Hostel! Perfect location, nice staff, clean facilities and great rooms! 100% recommendation! ”
Posted: on Mar 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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annipaavola4344 says:
“ Hostel is very good and clean, whole staff is helpful and extremely nice. They have a lot of activities and booking tours is easy, staff either does it for you or helps you do it. They give plenty of good advice. Special thanks to Lara at reception. Hostel is perfect in every other way, the... more ”
Posted: on Mar 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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Dkberk says:
“ one of the best hostel I have ever visited ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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hilaryjrice says:
“ Great hostel - old building with lots of character, yet everything is fresh and clean. Awesome location just blocks from Union Square. Will stay here anytime I'm in San Francisco. ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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Wisey says:
“ Great location, right near everything. Definitely recommend it. ”
Posted: on Feb 26, 2010 // Rated: |
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gills-21 says:
“ Excellent staff, so helpful and welcoming. Big common area downstairs which I found daunting to meet new people, although the hostel did arrange activities for some of the evenings. Good clean bathrooms and great location. Would definitely stay there again. ”
Posted: on Feb 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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james35629929 says:
“ great hostel, quite quiet but good place to meet people if travelling on your own. lara (i think her name was?) who worked on the front desk was really helpful aswell. also great location, and free pancakes were a bonus. ”
Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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joeydynamo8377 says:
“ Thank you so much for a great time! This is was first experience in a hostel and it was amazing. The staff was awesome and very helpful. The rooms were clean and there was all you can eat pancakes in the morning. I will be back for sure. ”
Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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pmjl377 says:
“ the best. ”
Posted: on Feb 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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hostelworld3594 says:
“ Great place, really no complaints. Even the bedding was nice!! ”
Posted: on Feb 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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big-chippa-09 says:
“ this hostel is great! bottle-o across the road, free pancakes. wicked people staying there. i'd tell anyone to stay there! ”
Posted: on Feb 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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jelon says:
“ Great Hostel, one of the cleanest I've been to so far. Very good location and super nice and helpful staff. Only wish I had more time to stay there! ”
Posted: on Feb 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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rachelkmcd6717 says:
“ I stayed here for one night and enjoyed my experience. We stayed in a 4-bed ensuite and it was great; bathroom was spotless, beds were clean, floor was clean, lockers available and big enough for a medium sized duffle or backpack. staff was very helpful and friendly. location in downtown is... more ”
Posted: on Feb 4, 2010 // Rated: |
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catherinecara says:
“ Great hostel. Clean and heaps of fun activities on most nights! Decent location however it is within walking distance of the start of the tenderloin district so take care when walking around at night not to wander in the wrong direction! ”
Posted: on Feb 3, 2010 // Rated: |
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kolmogorov says:
“ Pros: helpful staff, a bit small but nice room, DIY pancakes Cons: not the friendliest neighbourhood at night Great place to stay for the night, otherwise nothing really special. ”
Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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tomjrross4933 says:
“ Stay here it's fantastic. ”
Posted: on Jan 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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CubAnde says:
“ I only stayed there for one night...and to be honest I was kinda out of it when I got there, so I didn't really have long to experience it properly, but it didn't seem as good as the other USA Hostel I stayed in ”
Posted: on Jan 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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madimurphy3462 says:
“ Great location, very clean and comfortable hostel, nice dorms and communal areas. The staff were very helpful too. I'd definitely stay here again. ”
Posted: on Jan 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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gizzox221983 says:
“ The best hostel in the USA. Great location staff were very friendly and a very clean hostel. Huge kitchen and games room. ”
Posted: on Jan 26, 2010 // Rated: |
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clemsms says:
“ Very disapointed hostel. Room and beds unclean upon arrival and staff unwilling to help. Uncomfortable beds and small room. ”
Posted: on Jan 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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zyron222 says:
“ Loved the room and the style of the hostel. Staff was very helpful too. USA Hostels is the best. ”
Posted: on Jan 23, 2010 // Rated: |
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jadeyvette6900 says:
“ Excellent hotel. Great security. Great location. I've stayed in maybe 20 - 30 hostels in the least few years and this is easily the best. Clean, comfy and great for people on their own, lots of social events. A really excellent place. Worth every cent. I really can't think of one complaint. ”
Posted: on Jan 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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jeneaha says:
“ This hostel was brilliant! Better than some hotels we've stayed in!! We had a double bed room with ensuite and it was fantastic! Great breakfast included and the pub tour was great fun! The location is brilliant, so close to shopping etc. Loved the free hot chocolates with marshmallows! ”
Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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travelling-erez5065 says:
“ Excellent place. Good facilities, and mostly very clean. ”
Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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Jonathanwi says:
“ An excellent hostel - centrally located, free breakfast, lockers in the rooms... Good facilities all round. ”
Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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ajawa says:
“ Nicest hostel out of ~15 I've stayed at. Warm big rooms, hot high-pressure showers. Lockers with outlets inside! Friendly competent staff. Antique elevator! Fast wifi in room. Breakfast = long line to make pancakes. Supersecure: one door only opened by staff. Nice lobby area. sugarsf.com... more ”
Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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susiequ says:
“ I think this hostel was excellent, but almost too big a place to really get to know anyone outside of the room you were staying in. ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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pleuz says:
“ Very clean and very well located hostel. ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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melamed313413 says:
“ Some of the staff was great, while other staff members seemed more pre-occupied with talking to each other than helping the guests. There was a strange gas smell in our room as well through the duration of our stay. All in all, not a bad place, but not the best hostel experience. Location was... more ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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Casey87 says:
“ Very clean and well run hostel! Lots of activites and helpful staff! Would definately reccomend!! ”
Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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jessicajern3267 says:
“ staff very service-minded and helpful. ”
Posted: on Jan 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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caroline-em17368 says:
“ We were going to stay 2 nights and then move on... ended up staying 6!! Great location, clean and cheap accomo! Thanks ”
Posted: on Jan 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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stellatom-1823 says:
“ Great hostel, great helpful staff, can't fault anything. ”
Posted: on Jan 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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kukrejakawe6978 says:
“ All in all it is a great hostel. The only negative part was, that mostly the staff had parties and all other hostel people were not included. It seemed like we hostel guests were not welcomed. Some of the staff was really nice and helpfull! ”
Posted: on Jan 4, 2010 // Rated: |
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jasminevestberg5306 says:
“ Best hostel on our trip. Louds of fun activities and great that they have so many stoves. ”
Posted: on Jan 4, 2010 // Rated: |
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Facilities at USA Hostels San Francisco
- In Room Facilities
- TV
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Refrigerator
- Key Card Access
- Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- 24 Hour Security
- Jobs Board
- Hairdryer for Hire
- 24 Hour Reception
- Towels Hire
- Airport Transfers
- Tours Desk
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Communications
- Card Phones
- Sport & Leisure
- Games Room
- Pool Table
- Fussball
- Cable TV
- DVD`s
- Common Room
- Library
Description of USA Hostels San Francisco
We were just voted 2009's #2 hostel in the USA by Hostelworld customers for a reason! At USA Hostels San Francisco we offer more than just comfortable rooms: we offer great value with tons of FREE amenities including all-you-can-make pancakes every morning, a weekly pub crawl and wireless internet - all in the center of the city! And, all our prices include tax so you know exactly what you're paying when you book. Please refer to check in requirements at the bottom of the page before making your reservation. Our top rated 210 bed hostel has plenty of space for our guests in our lounge, new kitchen and new theatre. But, what really sets us apart from the rest of San Francisco's hostels is that we've always got something going on. Whether it's wine and cheese night, a billiard tournament or karaoke, you can get your night in San Francisco started with us. To make our hostel the best in San Francisco, we offer more extras including: - FREE tea and coffee all day - FREE in-room lockers with power points inside for each guest - FREE bed linen and blankets - FREE day-storage of luggage after check out - FREE washing powder for use in our laundry - FREE billiards and foosball tables in our spacious lounge - FREE hostel activities every night of the week! - NEW 45-seat theatre with two screens - Fully equipped NEW kitchen with 8 cooking stations - Large dining area - High-speed internet access - Tours to Yosemite, Muir Woods, Sonoma Wine Country - Daily City Tours - $45 door-to-door shuttle to USA Hostels Hollywood - Only 4 beds per dorm - Private rooms with duvets, cable tv, fridge, microwave, IHome and free local calls - No curfew At check in, guests must present one of the following: 1. a foreign-issued passport 2. a Canadian driver's license 3. an out-of-state American driver's license. Guests may also be asked to present proof of travel. People under the age of 16 are not permitted to stay in dorm rooms unless the entire dorm is rented. People under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. Families with small children should contact the hostel before booking.
