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HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel – San Francisco, CA
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel – San Francisco, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1609 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff were lovely, and in a great location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The scenery around the hostel was really nice No curtains on the beds, would be nice to have a little privacy

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is just simply unbelievable.. The golden gate is a hike away.. Fisherman's Wharf just ten minutes.. And most of all In n Out just a corner away.. The beds were extremely uncomfortable.. Very soft sponge that concaves in, so the only position one can sleep in is on back.. No outlet next to each bed.. Just those on the bottom.. No individual bed light..

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I forgot my watch in the shower room and found it right away. Wonderful guests and staff Mattress is too soft

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is super nice and fun to walk around nearby because it has a perfect view of the golden gate bridge and alcatraz. If you want to get touched by a ghost stay here!! The energy in this hostel is crazy because it is 100% haunted. My friends and I were joking about it all night because of all of the history that took place there but I never expected to actually experience anything. I am not one to believe in ghosts but after this now I do. I had a "dream" that I woke up and there was a girl sitting criss cross on my bunk bed smiling and talking to me asking to "use my eyes to see". I thought it was my friend I was traveling with because it looked so real and I could only see her silhouette. I closed and opened my eyes again and she was gone and replaced by a different "being" that was holding me down and sitting next to me on my bed. I thought that it was a homeless person trying to grab my camera that I had next to me in my bed. I realized it was sleep paralysis when I couldn't move and tried to relax. I have never experienced sleep paralysis before so this was strange that it happened here out of all places. I was very spooked but assumed it was just a coincidence until reading other reviews from other backpackers and even down to my very same experience. Another hosteler left a review about the same girl sitting on their bed in the bunk facing the golden gate bridge; and that is exactly where I was sleeping.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The place and views are really amazing .

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was a very well located hostel and it was super easy to get everywhere in the city using the public transport

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was nice, as a solo female traveler I felt vary safe with the security measures they had in place. I stayed in a girl only dorm, the girls in there were kind and quiet (I know that may not always be the case) they’re was a charging area for phones and private storage area under the beds. The staff was friendly and helpful. I didn’t have any problems or issues.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Kind, friendly and helpful staff, very nice view of Golden Gate Bridge and the bay, clean place, spacious kitchen, and nice picnic tables for morning coffee and and watching the beautiful sunset:) The hostel is just a 7 or 8 minutes walking distance to the #8, #30 and #49 bus station, to go to San Francisco downtown, oFisherman's Wharf, or Sausalito.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, friendly and helpful staff

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    beautiful location with free parking. Great range of people who were all super friendly. Huge kitchen and common space to hang out in. Met a friend and we spent the whole day together. Genuinely nothing, a great stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, cost, pool with Jose, kitchen, location, location, location

Frequently asked questions about HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel

Does HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel offer parking?
Yes, HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel offers free parking on-site.
Does HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Francisco, see business hotels in San Francisco.
Does HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel have a fitness center?
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel is located at 240 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA CA 94123. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 1.0 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid 1.6 mi
  • Charter of the United Nations 2.2 mi
  • Moscone Center 2.2 mi
  • Golden Gate Bridge 2.9 mi
  • Internet Archive 2.9 mi
  • Golden Gate 3.1 mi

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