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749 Taylor Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States of America

#150 of 223 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 542 hostel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Affordable stay in downtown San Francisco
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 4-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was missing a hand soap in the bathroom and a TV despite them being in featured in the room’s photos and description. It would be nice if the room had a hand towel in the bathroom too.

    The hostel is walkable to attractions and about a 15-minute walk to Powell Street station, making it well-connected to other areas like Serramonte. Towels and linens were also provided during our stay. We like that the ensuite bathroom came equipped with shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner. The property also had a water refill station on the first floor, along with vending machines for snacks and drinks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed my stay in US.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Shared room. Not privacy.

    Good location just accommodation.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    A reasonable stay in San Francisco
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes, there is no hot water. Only warm. There is a homeless/drug issue in downtown SF.

    Location, 15 to 20 mins walk to China Town and Little Italy restaurants. Near main bus routes. 15 mins walk from BART Train to Airport Bunk beds comfy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a hostel so you have to be comfortable to share rooms and or bathrooms. I didn't have a negative experience there, but I also only stayed there to sleep 2 nights.

    The beds were clean and the bathroom too, if you are on a low budget it is a great hostel. The location is very convenient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good layout of room and spacious enough to not feel intruding on roommates. Nice to have a private bathroom Walking distance to china town with some great food options.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - unfriendly staff (it seemed like that every kind word was too much for them) - the smell everywhere - no parking possibility

    - it is close to the Center - lots of restaurants around the corner

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    6.0
    Nice luggage room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was really small and not in line with photo's on booking.com

    Location close to main attractions

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are not good

    It is good but the price is to much for what you get. The hygiene was really good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel, but with ambivalent staff and no parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff really didn’t care or make any effort to welcome us. The walls were very thin and you could hear people in the hallway as well as the plumbing throughout the building. Parking is offsite, and cost for overnight parking was $40. The cost they shared with us was listed for less money, and when I told staff the prices went up and the company changed, they fully lied to my face and said the parking company changes all the time. When I spoke to the parking staff prior they said their company changed a year ago. I really felt like the staff didn’t care about us and it put a damper on the experience. People seemed to smoke directly in front of the stairs/entrance and it was gross having to walk through it.

    Beautiful updates and a nice vibe. Bed was super comfy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although the bathrooms were really nice and the soaps were lovely- the shower head was positioned really awkwardly and couldn’t be adjusted. The water kinda sprayed horizontally rather than downwards and couldn’t be altered. That was the only fault.

    Good location, hostel was fine, clean and reasonably comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay for the price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location is close to Union Square, but not that close. For the price is alright. Shower with a leak.

    Very good private room. Everything clean (including the reception's bathroom). Good internet.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were not very comfortable.

    We liked how clean and updated the bathroom is.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Perfectly good. A useful base to return to if exploring the city, with good facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Naturally, one must accept some compromise when sharing a 6 man dormitory, but this goes part and parcel with hostel living and keeping the travel costs down. Not the most inspiring of locations, but a good base to return to after exploring the city. I think I might splash out on a single (non sharing) room if I revisit.

    Clean and well maintained. Cheapest in the area I believe. Friendly people there too. Good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Modern, clean, good location. A wise budget option in pricy SF
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only gripe was the kitchen closing between 10pm and 8am. As an early riser I had to keep pestering staff to let me have early access since I’m usually up by about 5 or 6am. I think this is more to do with preventing noise, maybe they’ve had some troublesome guests in the past. The kitchen also needs a restock of cups and cutlery. But apart from this I can’t fault the place.

    Just about on the right side of Tenderloin. Perfect location for getting just about anywhere in the city. Lots of shops/markets/bars within vicinity. Dormitories are larger than average, plenty of space for suitcases etc. Bring a lock for the storage drawers under the beds. Clean and modern. Wi-Fi worked well. There were quite a few extra bathrooms/showers too. Also a laundry room. Didn’t seem to be a party hostel - most of the guests I met were aged 30 plus. For the price, it’s a bargain. Would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Clean, safe, good location and reasonable priced
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    no temperature control in rooms

    clean room, comfortable, safe

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    7.0
    A place to stop by if you have budget limitation
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • 4-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not very clean, and a little bit old

    Price is low

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    Suited basic needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No soap in bathroom. Stains on mattresses, but clean linen provided. Noisy at night & thin walls. Staff were a bit odd. Tried charge us after we had already paid on booking.com

    Good location, basic facilities. Suited our needs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    7.0
    Its an OK hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen messy and on some days dirty, no dishwashing soap Uncomfortable sitting area Bedlights didn't work Hair in bed No handsoap

    Very friendly staff Big rooms Cheap laundry machine Free luggage storage Clean and nice private bathroom Free towels

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room doesn't have an a/c..it was cold and the heating was public..except that everything was so good

    Everything except the heating...

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were very loud all night. I think it was the cleaning crew. We had to hear their echoing voices all night. We also got put next to the kitchen (we stayed in two different rooms) which was also so loud at night and in the morning. If it weren't noisy, I'd recommend this place. Staff don't seem willing to actually enforce quiet at night. Also, good luck finding affordable parking.

    Affordable and good location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s central and I liked the facilities, friendly staff, laundry room in the basement. Can recommend for solo travellers

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that there was trash accumulated behind the bunkbeds. The place looked clean in general but it can be better. Also, the toilet paper holder fell on the floor in most bathrooms I used which was a bit uncomfortable. The very last day I stayed I saw a tiny mouse running through the corridor. I thought it was funny at first but then I came to my senses and now I feel like they could put more emphasis in that aspect.

    I think its location is great. They have a kitchen which is open most of the day and offer free coffee which is amazing. The toilets were clean and the beds are comfortable. I really appreciate I could ask for new bedsheets and towels whenever I needed it. Staff was friendly :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for the money, safe, a bit loud
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place, like most hostels, can be a little loud. The bedding I was given was not the cleanest and there was evidence of some extensive water damage in the shower. The staff, while pleasant and helpful, were also a little opaque at first having told me I needed $20 cash as a security deposit only to then tell me I could simply leave my ID with them instead.

    The staff were very pleasant. You're pretty deep into the city but you feel safe. The hostel isn't too far from the nearest BART stop so the walk up the steep SF terrain was only mildly challenging with all my luggage in hand. Good value for the money

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was good for the price, looked clean, but there was a constant smell in the room. No elevator, and the stairs really high. Staff was nice. The location is great, but many homeless nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

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