United States
San Francisco
Known for hills, bay views and dim sum.
Est. $880–$1,210 · 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights
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At a glance
- Trip estimate
- $880–$1,210
- 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom
- Best time to go
- September to November
- Nearest airport
- SFO
- Knownness
- 93 / 100
- Well known
Where to stay
Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.
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HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
Hostel · 1-star · 240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, California, CA 94123
8.3 / 10 · 1,531 Booking.com reviews
Dorm beds seen from about $35 a night, taxes in (checked 2026-11-08); not a live price
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Private 2-Person Twin Room · Private 3-Person Room · Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm · +2 more
Expected bed price by month
- J$33
- F$35
- M$37
- A$37
- M$39
- J$40
- J$42
- A$42
- S$40
- O$39
- N$35
- D$35
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Adelaide Hostel
Hostel · 1-star · 5 Isadora Duncan Street, San Francisco, California, CA 94102
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room · Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Bposhtels San Francisco
Hostel · 3-star · 140 Mason Street B, San Francisco, California, CA 94102
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Chapter San Francisco
Hostel · 1533 franklin street, San Francisco, California, CA 94109
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Double Room · Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room · Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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European Hostel
Hostel · 2-star · 761 Minna Street, San Francisco, California, CA 94103
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Private Twin Room · Private Double Room · Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room · +2 more
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Green Tortoise Hostel
Hostel · 1-star · 494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, CA 94133
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: 4-6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom · 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom · Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Hostel · 3-star · 312 Mason Street, San Francisco, California, CA 94102
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in Women's 4-bed Dormitory · Bed in Men's 4-bed Dormitory · Private Queen Room Ensuite · +1 more
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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
Hostel · 680 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California, CA 94111
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room · Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Know before you go
Everyday costs (May)
- Good-value room, per night
- ~$125
- Food, per person per day
- ~$40
- Things to do, per person per day
- ~$12
- Getting around, per day
- ~$5
Room price by month
- $108January
- $108February
- $115March
- $120April
- $125May
- $132June
- $138July
- $134August
- $122September
- $116October
- $113November
- $132December
GlobTrek's San Francisco cost model, dated August 2026. Estimates, not live prices. Check live rates with the booking partner.
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