ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

San Francisco, CA

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Stay in Chinatown in the center of Downtown San Francisco

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Located in the heart of Downtown San Francisco’s bordering Chinatown and the Financial District in action-packed San Francisco, the location doesn’t get any better! The ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel offers modern cozy beds, relaxing communal facilities, and friendly hosts who have a passion for showcasing the local culture. Bring your walking shoes, adventurous attitude, and prepare to explore San Francisco from our cozy hostel.

The Hostel has been a legendary staple in San Francisco since the 2001, hosting countless travelers and making meaningful memories. The hostel was founded by hostellier, Darren Overby and later sold to ITH Hostels in 2021. At ITH, we are proud to keep the vibes right and the energy high for all types of travelers regardless of your itinerary to create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Make yourself at home, connect with new people, explore the city, and relax in our cozy spaces.  

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Enjoy A Comfortable Stay
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Our Hostel has a cozy vibe and is perfect for travelers looking for a quieter and peaceful hostel to work from or relax at after a full day of exploring.  The hostel has a common space and shared kitchen where travelers can socialize, and feel at home.

Key Amenities
  • Foam Bed
  • City Center Location
  • Adventure Discounts
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Cook it Yourself Breakfast
  • Free Daily Social Activities
  • CoWorking Spaces
  • Security Lockers
Things To Know
  • Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
  • Bring Good Vibes
  • Embrace Global Cultures
comfortable beds for today's travelers

Rooms We Offer

We have several room options, including female-only rooms, coed dorm-style rooms, and private rooms. All rooms offer shared bathrooms only. 

Please contact us for more details or specific room inquiries.

Hallway View
Micro Private Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

  • Free Cook-It-Yourself Pancake Breakfast
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Electric Plug
  • Private Workspace
  • TV
  • Locker
  • Mini Fridge
city View
Dorm Room - Single Bed

Co-Ed Mixed Dorms & Female Only Dorms 

  • Free Cook-It-Yourself Pancake Breakfast
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Privacy Curtain
  • Electric Plug & Shelf
  • Privacy Locker
  • Reading Light
Delighting Our Travelers one at a time

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cam mazoyer
15:54 06 Feb 26
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Dorine Dubois
22:00 05 Feb 26
Endroit tout proche du Chinatown. Gérant très agréable et qui aime se rendre disponible.
J'ai passé un bon séjour dans cette auberge !
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Nadia Amai
20:08 04 Feb 26
First place we stayed in San Fran as we needed a place to rest for the night to be able to walk to the bus station to catch our greyhound bus early hours the next morning. Honestly such friendly service and we stayed in the small double room which was a bunk bed that even had a desk and tv in there. Shared bathroom facilities were clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend. I must note that the flight of stairs at the entrance to get to reception and rooms are steep and we had large 23kg suitcases and our carryons let me tell you the work out we got going up damn, there’s no elevator guys just yourself and your muscles lol the receptionist offered to help bless his heart but I knew what I packed felt like bricks so I did it myself. Just keep in mind if you large heavy bags like we did .
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Varasita Chueyvichit
21:19 03 Feb 26
Very clear instructions. Also my staff and roommates are so kind and friendly.
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Jacopo Bonazzi
05:33 03 Feb 26
Amazing place, awesome and super helpful staff. Couldn't have found any better!
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Tanisha Saxena
02:09 29 Jan 26
Stayed here for a week, a good travellers hostel. They organise social events every other evening which are fun.

Location: It is at the boundary of Financial District and Chinatown so safe area and very walkable from Ferry Building. I had no issue coming back after sunset. Walkable distance from bus stops as well.

Tip: Be prepared for the stairs, there is no lift. However, manager there was kind to help me haul luggage up the stairs.
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Anthony Chan
05:22 26 Jan 26
Lovely time here. I spent here one night and I was greeted with a friendly host. It was friday so we had a free barbecue night which was great for socialising. The rooms and shower were clean. The next day iI had a rraly good itinerary recommended to me. I would come again.
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Enzo Borzacchini
18:48 25 Jan 26
ITH is handsdown your BEST option to stay in SF, The pricing is amazing for the quality of your stay and the kindness of the owner, also you get to stay almost on dowtown SF! Which is crazy if you ask me, you can walk 6 minutes any direction and I’ll get you to Metros station for you to get to know the city, If you stay In ITH you don’t need Car or uber. the place was really clean and beds comfortable, I stayed in 3 other hostels on my trip and this, the last was the best
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Maria Aparecida Crizel
02:21 18 Jan 26
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Artur Bartos
17:22 15 Jan 26
Amazing place, highly recommend.
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Tero Pursiainen
19:29 12 Jan 26
Amazing hostel! Good location, staff very good as well!
Breakfast is nice plus. Beds are the best!!
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Brianna
17:30 12 Jan 26
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Marcocutler Cutler
16:52 12 Jan 26
I had a very good experience with the hostel. It’s situated in the center of the city. A good walk to Pier 39 which was amazing spot to watch wild sea lions. And it’s very near to China town where you can get cheap food. The property is also very clean. They serve daily breakfast which is nice and good. And they have a very clean bathroom.
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Magnus Niederl
05:43 10 Jan 26
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Yair Sánchez
23:40 06 Jan 26
El lugar es muy acogedor de acuerdo al precio. La ubicación es muy céntrica para un par de días o si solo estás haciendo escala en la ciudad.
Siempre encontré el hostal limpio y en buenas condiciones.
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Bruno Agaba
19:57 06 Jan 26
Incredible environment for a back packer. Home away from home. A warm community, good spirits, fun times such as karaoke experience, pizzas on the house and great in-house conversations for those that prefer quality time moments and meeting new people.

Free breakfast and the hosts are very nice and helpful.

And oh yes, the prices are reasonable.

I enjoyed ITH … will definitely have it as my to go place whenever I am in San Francisco.
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Mariachiara Lobefaro
19:33 05 Jan 26
Best hostel experience I had in Usa. Quiet and cozy atmosphere, a lot of facilities, free breakfast and a very helpful host!
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H Y
20:15 04 Jan 26
The manager is amazing person!!
The location is close to the chinatown.
It was great experience
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Sophie Evans-Bannister
19:34 03 Jan 26
Booked this hostel for one night and ended up staying longer I liked it so much. I love the decor, the environs and people here.

It has such a nice crowd of travellers and Assad is an absolute legend of a man. He was so helpful and kind, helping me with my bags up the 3/4 flights of stairs, helping me with padlocks and we had such good chats about parts of the world we mutually love.

The hostel is in an excellent location only a 5/10 minute walk from Montgomery Station and is so close to the tram stops. Chinatown is safe and a place I wandered around solo late at night with no fears. Lots of bars and food nearby.

The bed and pillows were so comfortable and I appreciated the privacy curtain. I just wish there were private lights for us in the beds.

The bathrooms were lovely and clean, the showers take a minute to warm up but once they are going the water is lovely and hot, good pressure and plentiful.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat! I would highly recommend! 🩷

As someone who has been using hostels around the world for 18+ years, this hostel is honestly one of the best ones I have found and I fully intend to book it again when I have another opportunity to do so 🩷
I am really thankful to Asad. I forgot my charger, and I could easily come back and get it without any problem. He was very kind. He even invited me to breakfast, and when I said I had already eaten, he offered me coffee and chocolate. Very warm and friendly host.
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Gerald Nyamiaka
18:16 29 Dec 25
Great hosts!
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CAST Media
17:06 29 Dec 25
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giorgy kochadze
09:36 21 Dec 25
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Anto Anto
00:03 20 Dec 25
Excellent welcome, everything was perfect
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Joel G.
21:01 16 Dec 25
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Rajarshi Mullick
08:56 15 Dec 25
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Winnie Chen
09:38 13 Dec 25
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Bo Ba
06:10 12 Dec 25
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ZEYNEL UYGUN
08:17 04 Dec 25
Great location, great breakfast, great hospitality, very clean place and lots of activities from bbq and taco Tuesday. Thanks asad for his hospitality. really enjoyed my stay and would love to come back.
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Kevin Bijo Cherian
05:59 02 Dec 25
I stayed here for a night. It was fun. We had a barbecue at night got to meet people from Spain and Italy and America as well. The host and room was very nice
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elton dodds
18:04 01 Dec 25
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Eric Cabbell
15:11 29 Nov 25
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Sean K.
17:14 27 Nov 25
Location was perfect, right in the middle of chinatown, service was more than excellent, the manager was scarily-quiet!

i enjoyed the daily activities they held, expereinced BBQ night at the rooftop while its cold and some food/taco night! made some nice friends which ended with us heading out to drink! toilet always empty for some reason even when the rooms were full, lockers were huge but it felt a little cramped!
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Dante Florimonte
01:56 27 Nov 25
The best part was the location, and the recommendations I received during check-in were spot on.
That was enough to make my stay in San Francisco the best possible experience in the short time I was there. I'll be back!
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荻原麻衣
05:17 24 Nov 25
Thank you for your flexible response.
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규동
06:41 21 Nov 25
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06:13 21 Nov 25
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Vít Kubšta
01:36 18 Nov 25
Cozy stay, really good location, there is something going on every day+ free breakfast!!
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Daniel Perez
00:07 18 Nov 25
Very clean and organized hostel. The host Asad is kind and organizes events everyday. I would definitely come back.
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Patrick Chu
05:18 17 Nov 25
The management was very caring and attentive. It really was like stepping into their home which they care for. All guests were respectful of space, washing dishes, and not being disruptive or unruly. They had a bbq on the rooftop the first night I was there, then trivia the second night. I didn’t expect to interact like that, but it was a pleasurable experience and I met some very nice ppl, allowing for connection. Of course, you are welcome to retire to your room and not engage if that is your wish. Asad, the manager on duty, was super chill, made sure things were tidy and running smoothly. He must have been doing this for awhile because it was a super smooth stay.
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Hieu Tran
07:37 15 Nov 25
I definitely give a perfect mark to all categories. First, the host Asad was kind and helpful. I arrived at about 10:30 pm and he was sitting at the reception desk to wait for me to help me check in easily. I did not know that I had to inform him I would bring a bike with me but it was late and he let me in with the bike and even gave me a hand to bring the bike up to the 3rd floor. He treats everyone with respect. He is friendly and we chatted about multiple topics, from healthy communications to stock investments etc.,
Second, the kitchen is clean and always ready if a hungry guest checked in or came back late to have something to eat. Third, bathrooms are clean. Soaps and shampoos provided. I did not expect that because other hostels I stayed never provided these basic but make our days very much easier. Fourth, good location to wander around the city core on foot. Last but not least, he connected guests together so we had a chance to know new friends around the world.

I cannot expect more.
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Wei San Hui
04:07 14 Nov 25
I was there for three nights and have a very pleasant stay. I love the proximity to Chinatown and the downtown area. I was there mainly to do some riding so I brought along my bike. The manager was kind enough to accommodate my needs and make me feel welcome, it was much appreciated.
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Ocean Molina
03:41 14 Nov 25
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66 Munich
00:37 14 Nov 25
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Lucas Pires
20:09 10 Nov 25
Super hostel, very well located in the center and in a quiet and safe area. Very warm, accommodating, and attentive welcome! Unbeatable value for money
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Mahsa Mir
20:12 08 Nov 25
We really liked this hostel, super clean, comfortable, and the location was perfect. And honestly, Asad was the best part. He was always helpful with anything I needed and just a genuinely nice person. Really appreciated him. Overall, loved my stay and would totally recommend this place! 🌟
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Giuliano Magnelli
07:47 08 Nov 25
It was a great experience!
This was my first time in San Francisco, so I was very worried, but the hostel owner was incredibly kind and I was so grateful.
I'm older and have a sore back, so it was especially difficult for me. They even helped me carry my bags, helped me check in early, and were so considerate during checkout. I was incredibly grateful.
I was able to cook with salmon and meat purchased from a nearby market, and the breakfast was plentiful with eggs, bread, bananas, and coffee.
I also got to experience the owner's culinary skills with daily specials and tacos.
My roommates were also polite, quiet, and friendly, which made it even better.
The area didn't feel unsafe, so I felt comfortable coming in at night.
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Sidney Johnson
16:43 05 Nov 25
Very clean hotel and friendly people.
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이명준
02:05 03 Nov 25
The hostel staff are friendly and helpful.
There are many places to visit nearby, and it's convenient to get around on foot.
Rostel offers a very reasonable price. ^^
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Lucas Vico
18:58 02 Nov 25
Amazing stay and host asad
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Elise Amerini
18:20 02 Nov 25
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Tomás León
17:47 02 Nov 25
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Kaio Queiroz
06:05 02 Nov 25
Excellent Experience!
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Sophie P
04:18 28 Oct 25
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랄라리
10:17 27 Oct 25
I was a solo female traveler, and the flight was delayed, so I arrived at Idongne at a crazy 11 PM. ㅠ I walked around with my suitcase for about 17 minutes. Idongne is a safe place, so there weren't many people, and it was fine!!
I stayed for two nights, and I just walked around between midnight and 1 AM to go to jazz bars and pubs. It was safe, and Chinatown was right nearby, so it was beautiful at night.

The beds were comfortable, and each bunk had a curtain, so there was plenty of privacy. I was assigned a bunk bed on the second floor, and the ceiling was incredibly high, so even though it was a bunk bed, it didn't feel cramped at all. It was nice. There was some noise outside, so wear earplugs. Oh, and they have earplugs at the reception.

This hostel has a party every day of the week, like "~night"? Anyway, the gatherings are really active, and I participated in Taco Night, and they even made me a free taco!

I booked breakfast included, and it came with bread, a toaster, jam, eggs, and bananas, so I had a filling breakfast.

There's a water purifier, microwave, and shared kitchen, and you can use the shared kitchen.
The guests were all so friendly that we went out and played together the next day.

Oh, and the way the door opens here is unique.
When you click on the URL and the website opens, the door opens for exactly two seconds. There are two doors, so
you have to open one and then immediately open the inner door. Otherwise, it'll be locked,
and you'll have to reactivate the website.

There's no elevator, but the man at the counter helped me with my luggage. He was so kind and helpful!

You can find the address on Google Maps.

Oh, and I asked to store my luggage on the day of checkout, but they were happy to just leave it there for free, no extra charge. Haha. It was great.
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Jean-Francis Mendy
13:32 24 Oct 25
Perfect
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Chang Liu
04:05 22 Oct 25
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Seok Lyu
23:57 19 Oct 25
As other reviews say, it is not the best looking or best condition hostel, but it is a good place to stay if you want to mingle with fellow travelers.

Enjoyed staying here!
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Neelam Singh
19:44 19 Oct 25
I had an amazing experience staying at this hostel. It’s a perfect place to meet people, make friends, and feel at home. The environment is warm and welcoming, and the host and staff are very kind and helpful.

Safety – 10/10
I felt completely safe during my stay. Even when walking back late at night from the train stations, there were no issues.

Location – 10/10
Great location! It’s just a 10-minute walk to the train station and 15 minutes to the ferry terminal. It’s also next to Chinatown and the Financial District, making it easy to explore the city.

Amenities
• Complimentary breakfast
• Clean and tidy rooms with lockers under the beds for safety
• Cozy common areas to relax and socialize
• Functional kitchen and iron available for use

Best Part – Environment and Hospitality
The atmosphere is amazing. They organize daily events (free!!) to help guests socialize. We had Barbecue night on the terrace with beautiful views and free food and drinks — such a memorable experience!

Staff
Super friendly, approachable, and always ready to help.
It was a nice night staying at the hostel, they surprised me with a welcome hamburger 😀
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Naman Munot
04:42 17 Oct 25
Great place to make friends.
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Big Win
04:20 16 Oct 25
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Reetrakshi Gupta
19:54 15 Oct 25
I cannot praise the hostel enough. Solo female traveller (26 yo) for a conference. Very cosy vibes. Extremely affordable. Free breakfast (daily) and dinner on most days. Basic free food (like bread, jam, peanut butter, ramen, coffee, tea etc) throughout the day. The best part was the people there. The staff was extremely accomodating, friendly, respectful of your private space, and very humble. Very considerate, helped me multiple times without asking (be it arranging veg food, offering private space so that I could work, reducing the rent because I was on a budget. There are countless instances). They allowed early check in (four hours before the actual check in time). Spacious dorm beds. Spacious storage space under the beds. So many sockets near the bed for charging multiple appliances. Reading light for each bed. Clean bed sheets, pillow, blanket, curtains. Clean washrooms. One of the safest areas in downtown. Quiet rooms. So many positives. Highly recommended. Only downside would be that the rooms are on 3rd floor and reception on 4th. There are no elevators, so could be difficult for some people to climb up the stairs.
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Shinle Wei
13:56 15 Oct 25
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Zuzana Slabyhoudova
14:56 14 Oct 25
My stay didn't have a great start (I couldn't get in and no one was answering the door), plus the level of cleanliness wasn't to my liking, to be honest (there was someone's booger on the wall of my bunk etc.), BUT! The manager is absolutely great, he's very helpful and really goes above and beyond to make the stay as pleasant as possible. The social life in the hostel is very lively, there's an event every evening (barbecue, karaoke etc.), plus the breakfast is better than in other hostels in California. And the tea they offer 24/7 is one of the best teas I've ever tasted! Also, I quite liked the location. If I ever come back to SF, I'd stay here again.
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Monika Chalmovská
12:31 14 Oct 25
Kind and helpful staff, excellent location, and immediate response and willingness to solve problems from the manager when issues arose
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Marianna Manolioudaki
00:35 13 Oct 25
Amazing! Nothing compares to the community at this hostel. The people are so friendly and open. Also everyday there is activities, perfect for solo travellers. Activities include karaoke, bbq night, taco night and more. Also, sometimes and depending on if there is a guest with a specific talent, they host an event to feature them. Amazing, very kind people, I recommend with no hesitation. Also there is a groupchat were they share all fun events happening in SF.
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Yitzchak Moshe
23:37 07 Oct 25
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wali abbas
23:06 05 Oct 25
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Yusuke Kozakai
19:02 05 Oct 25
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Nico Date
03:54 05 Oct 25
We stayed in a Micro-Private Double room. The only windows in the building seem to be in certain dorms, which meant that after passing by the metal gate at the entrance, we would not see daylight until coming out the day after. This lack of windows unfortunately made us feel claustrophobic. The common areas are cramped which may help guests get together during social events but, in other times, it feels ackward. Inside the room, we felt that the bottom bed could use some deep cleaning, as there was residue from other guests on the metal frame under the mattress.
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Liola Siosi
01:41 02 Oct 25
Greathostel. Would stay again.
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Nunia Brenda
01:40 02 Oct 25
Great stay. Lots of activities. Wonderful staff
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Siosi Mele
01:38 02 Oct 25
Great place wonderful host, fun activities.
Asad was the highlight of my stay,very kind and hospitable.
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Gabriela Ghans
19:13 01 Oct 25
I couldn’t have asked for a better first hostel experience!
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Jorge Campo
06:02 30 Sep 25
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YAA 2050
21:26 25 Sep 25
Asad was a helpful and the place was clean and had activities. Thanks.
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emilianomelwyn dcunha
20:36 25 Sep 25
Nice place to stay and make new friends. Location was amazing and most importantly the 2 amazing guys Jesse and Assad who took care of us!
Love this place so much! Highly recommend 😍
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Zheng Cai (Jed)
19:11 24 Sep 25
I had a great stay here. I haven't gotten a chance to live in a backpacker hostel for a while after having kids. I found my feels back in this place.
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omar alahmadi
05:14 22 Sep 25
Asad is the best, thank you again
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Kerem Aslan
19:05 16 Sep 25
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Tom Wemelsfelder
21:40 15 Sep 25
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8th권서영
17:32 15 Sep 25
It was so good!!
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Sharon Lv
06:15 12 Sep 25
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Eliška Vachalcová
19:54 11 Sep 25
It was one of the best hostel where I have ever stayed! The owner was really helpfull and he is provided us many informations and also things to do together with other guests. I really recommend!
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Andre Rubiano
08:29 11 Sep 25
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Tabor Christensen
07:56 11 Sep 25
Superb! This hostel has a really good vibe, and it's down to the humans in it. Everyone was super cool and nice - the staff included. You won't regret staying here. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Ben B
00:41 09 Sep 25
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li adrian
07:34 08 Sep 25
Asad was really hospitable and welcoming. Location was perfect.
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Mark Walgreen
06:47 08 Sep 25
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Ben East
19:52 04 Sep 25
It was a nice first Hostel experience!!
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ferdinand pfab
01:05 03 Sep 25
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SeongJin Son
01:06 02 Sep 25
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Helaine Winograd
09:10 30 Aug 25
I love this place. 3rd time staying here. Kind, clean, friendly/sociable. Safe. Free communal breakfast.
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Selly Tonini
00:09 30 Aug 25
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Lauren Reed
21:26 27 Aug 25
The most garbage hostel experience ever! This hostel . Rude staff , rude people, disgusting room.
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Christian Maggio
18:27 25 Aug 25
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tenere 669
17:37 24 Aug 25
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Daniel Alonso
06:40 24 Aug 25
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Hemanth Sammatur
19:47 20 Aug 25
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Fernanda Infantini
04:50 19 Aug 25
Asad is so friendly and help me with everything! I really recommend that
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thomas cheshire
03:27 19 Aug 25
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utkarsh gupta
19:40 18 Aug 25
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Michael Mandujano
01:46 18 Aug 25
Absolutely amazing stay!
This hostel is fantastic — super clean, cozy, and perfectly located. The manager is incredibly kind and generous, always making sure guests feel at home. I had such a pleasant and enjoyable stay here. I truly recommend this place with my eyes closed. Don’t hesitate, just book it!
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Mats Groß
18:23 17 Aug 25
Very welcoming
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Haddad Meriem Nayla
19:29 11 Aug 25
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Jiagen Gao
18:10 11 Aug 25
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Barry McConville
00:59 11 Aug 25
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Julia
23:29 10 Aug 25
The front desk service was very kind and great. He waited until 1am for me because my flight was delayed and I’m very thankful for that!
The room was clean and I had everything I needed for my one night stay.
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Laban Landes
22:06 10 Aug 25
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Adrien Lloret
18:53 05 Aug 25
Great hostel in the heart of Chinatown, you'll be well-located for transport. The place is warm, decorated with a boat cabin theme. You'll meet new people quite easily! In addition, every evening activities are organized, even offering meals (burgers, tacos, pizza) 😋 The only downside is that there is no elevator and the terrace is only open one evening a week.
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Murat Cokak
17:39 05 Aug 25
It was too nice to stay here. Asad was very friendly and helpful. If I come to San Francisco again, I will definitely stay here longer .
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语涵
19:38 04 Aug 25
Good place and the staff are very nice and helpful
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Holly Frank
01:45 04 Aug 25
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Matthieu Dupuis
21:56 02 Aug 25
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Manon C
04:38 07 Jun 25
Very nice staff and safe hostel , thank you for everything !!! The bbq night on the rooftop was amazing
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DK (Dokyu)
18:38 06 Jun 25
엘베없는 4층에 위치한 호스텔
여행자 간 소통은 꽤 있으며
ㅂㅕㄹ점 높은 이유는 ㅆㅓㄷㅏㄹ라고 부탁
센프란시스코 있는동안 몇군데 가봤는데
무튼 보정이 필요한 수치임
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17 C1710
05:29 03 Jun 25
Chill place has great charm, good for budget traveler, host is super nice, great location
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Ray Groom
19:09 27 May 25
I highly recommend!

Asad and the other managers are true to the hostel's values of being friendly and very helpful.

They make an effort to bring people together (if that's what you want).

My dorm was very clean, quiet, and the shower was hot and powerful!

Great value for money.

They even lay-on breakfast.

Wonderful.
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Mara Platter
23:25 23 May 25
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Azzum Naeem
02:20 23 May 25
Host is super chill. Place is quaint.
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Andreas Gerasimow
13:46 22 May 25
Good Hostel
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Alex Ong
19:59 21 May 25
Comfy safe and clean. I had a good sized private room for two, with shared bathroom. They offer events most nights where it is a relaxed environment to socialize if that is your thing. I would stay again.
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Vicente Iturbe
15:37 20 May 25
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Stefanie Wegmann
04:23 17 May 25
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Guy Dablin
22:26 13 May 25
Great place, friendly crowd and very helpful staff.
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Radu Chiorean
19:36 08 May 25
really cool place, chill atmosphere and that rooftop terrace was absolutely everything. core memories created. free breakfast is always a plus.
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Dora Espindola
17:37 08 May 25
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Vlad Str
17:17 08 May 25
Thanks a lot to the guest attendant for the late check in. My flight was delayed and I was happy to meet someone who let me in!
Thank you guys!
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Jérôme R.R.
16:20 08 May 25
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Silvia Caradonna
04:36 03 May 25
Personale disponibilissimo, tornerei.
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Umar -Chris Carter
02:10 02 May 25
Great overall service. Very hospitable and friendly service.
Good breakfast, best people working there! Amazing experience!
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Antoine Aupy
14:40 01 May 25
I’ve spent an amazing time in this hostel ! Good location and cheap for San Francisco
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ophet phimsipasom
23:02 30 Apr 25
I recently stayed in a 6 bed room at this hostel, and had a great time. The clientele is mixed, but all very friendly and social, as a single traveller in my early 50s, I did not feel isolated or not included.

The bed and facilities was adequate and what was expected for a great value hostel. Location is great, I was able to walk safely to the piers and most tourist spots no hassles.

What sets this hostel out from the rest is the service, social activities and free food. Yes, they provide free breakfast, Taco and BBQ nights, all free of charge, amazing!!

And Assad, what a joy and an asset to the hostel. Nothing was too difficult, and he was always accommodating. He helped out with an extra nights accommodation after my misunderstanding, and everything is done with a smile.

Thanks for a great and memorable stay!!
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Nicolas Fasseaux
05:43 21 Apr 25
Definitely one of the best hostel I’ve ever been to. It doesn’t have the best rooms or the best communs area but it has such a good vibe ! Have you ever seen a hostel make a birthday cake to a guest ?

I’ve met lots of great people there and the staff are so nice. Everyone talk with each other. There are event every night. Don’t miss the barbecue on the rooftop !

As a solo traveler this was the perfect place to stay.
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Gareth Szakos
03:32 18 Apr 25
Beds fine and clean, could maybe have more curtaining for privacy. Good central location. The care from staff was a highlight
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Mauricio Lopez
02:44 16 Apr 25
It’s been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in hostels. The people is so kind and welcoming that immediately you feel home.
Shoutout for ASAD 👏🏾, great host, friendly, respectful and super helpful.

Thanks again guys!!
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Indrayani Yadav
13:40 14 Apr 25
Good experience
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Mert Celik
09:11 14 Apr 25
Best Hostel ive ever stayed at, with an amazing host.
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Max Sanchez
02:42 14 Apr 25
after writing a review for google and booking (because I was prompted), the ITH texted me constantly on my personal phone and called me from multiple numbers essentially saying why I wrote two of the same reviews and requesting to delete one. It was very uncomfortable and unprofessional that they would do this via my personal phone. ITH as a hostel should just reply to the reviews accordingly. For that reason alone, I felt the need to state my review after deleting it.

nice staff at the hostel though to be clear! The location was safe and the stairs were a nice work out! Bathroom and showers were clean. Lot of activities for travelers, basic food offered. Wish there was more than one bathroom per floor but overall, it was fine. The price was right. But the rooms left a lot to desired. Stuffy, clothes and bags strewn on the floor at night. there was a personal alarm going off from a roommate at 430 and him sleeping through it. The bed itself clean and comfortable, but pillows had a smell. Overall, it wasn't a bad stay at the hostel.
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Miguel Jabary
00:25 11 Apr 25
Small hostel, yet clean, comfy, and convenient. Located in Chinatown, wide options of food and restaurant. Free PBJ, ramen, and egg as breakfast in the morning. Have different activities every night, making the community more alive.
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ROY LIU
05:14 10 Apr 25
You may need to pay attention to the weight of your luggage. Their counter is on the fourth floor. You have to carry it up by yourself. Everything else is fine. They also let me store my luggage until the evening.
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Valentina
17:24 08 Apr 25
I've been hopping between different hostels in San Francisco and this is definitely the best one for location and staff support. About the location, it's in one of the safest area in SF, between Financial District and Chinatown. Choose this place and stay away from mission/tenderloin area, trust me it doesn't matter if you find anything cheaper, unless you want to live in first person The Walking Dead. In ITH everything I needed was 10 minutes far or less by walk and the staff very present to suggest nice activities, organise trivia nights and even offer dinners or sweets on very specific days. You won't find in any other hostel staff that at 2 am is up with you to support you dealing with your next destination. Most of the hostels are managed by temporary volunteers or are fully automatic; here you can see that there's a manager caring about your experience. The community dimension that you'll find there must not be given for granted; I met new friends and I'm still in touch with them. I never write reviews, but if you're lost as I was when booking from afar, I hope this one could help.
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강예원
19:31 07 Apr 25
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Yukiko Kurihara
22:20 05 Apr 25
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basith ayyar
17:42 05 Apr 25
Excellent... Especially staff... Clean and nice location.....
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Jonathan Davies
17:27 05 Apr 25
Great social hostel with a good location near to groceries, gym, and touristy spots. Asad has brilliant local knowledge. He also put loads of effort into events every evening from chill quizzes to rooftop BBQs and more. I’ve stayed in many hostels and this one stands out. A friendly and safe spot for solo travellers looking to make friends but never too loud and obnoxious for people to sleep. Hope I’ll get the chance to go back soon!
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Le We
20:34 04 Apr 25
ITH Hostal is THE place to stay in San Francisco.

You’ll be a guest of probably the most welcoming & generous host you will meet in all your travels! You get laundry service, free breakfast, tons of recommendations on what to do around the city & plenty of events at night - sometimes even including free dinners. It’s a social place without being overwhelming, and it’s easy to meet people if you’re traveling solo.

Upon my late arrival the owner made tacos from scratch just for me because I had missed dinner. So that’s the kind of culture you’ll find there, which clearly extends to the overall atmosphere at ITH!
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Linnea Fischer
01:01 03 Apr 25
I spent two nights at this hostel and it was absolutely perfect!🙏 i felt really safe and that is so important.
Taco Tuesday was so fun and it felt like a little family ☺️ i really wish to come back someday.
the host is an amazing person and you will feel really comfortable if you book your hostel here, i highly recommend it 🫶🏽 it’s also really clean and the location is perfect to walk around the city 🏙️
Very hospitable staff. The location in Chinatown gives you the opportunity to walk everywhere, try Chinese cuisine.
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Asha Agrawal
16:46 02 Mar 25
It was nice and clean. Everyone was very friendly. Also felt safe, there is a virtual lock on the doors to enter the building. They also have locks to rent or buy if you forget to bring your own padlock for the cubbies underneath the bunk beds.
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Sara K
17:05 01 Mar 25
I could not be happier with this hostel. It is located close to Chinatown and the financial district. The common space is cozy and has high quality tea. The staff and activities generate a folksy atmosphere.
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Stuart Jones
22:34 28 Feb 25
Such a great hostel for exploring San Francisco! Very welcoming and accomodating staff. Room was good and well equipped. Facilities were all clean and worked great.
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Charles
19:20 28 Feb 25
Room - clean, quiet, and I got sound sleep

Service - ITH was wonderful in waiting for me to check in after a long travel day on the plane, provide me a tour and pour me water when I got there. ITH has also been kind to lend me a lock for storage under my bed. I also forgot my suit when I left in the early morning in the dark and they were the ones who messaged me about it and willingly to keep it safe for me until my next return. I'm looking forward to my next stay here and longer.

Location - super convenient to all the places in downtown where I had events at all between 3-7 min walk. Just don't miss it - it's definitely a hidden gem.
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Ray Miller
16:53 18 Feb 25
Great location. Super friendly staff. Clean, accommodating. Everyone very friendly. Will definitely recommend and stay here again.
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Trung Dinh
05:28 13 Feb 25
Best price and location in town
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Simas Zavistauskas
13:54 10 Feb 25
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Onkar Patwardhan
17:15 07 Feb 25
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Yongwho Lee
01:04 06 Feb 25
I recommend this if you are looking for a cheap and good hostel in San Francisco.
On the last day, the bus left at 10pm, so I rested comfortably in the lobby after checking out.
They also serve tacos on Tuesday nights.
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montagne Laura
05:42 05 Feb 25
I recommend, impeccable welcome and service. calm and chill activities, ideal after a good walk in the city. close to chinatown, we eat well!
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Will Johnson
04:43 05 Feb 25
For hostel standards very welcoming and inviting, chill atmosphere 👍
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axel Maura
04:43 29 Jan 25
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Vignarajan N
06:51 28 Jan 25
I stayed here for some time back in Sep '24, and honestly, it was such a memorable experience. Met some amazing people, Richard Gale from the UK especially stands out, what a guy! Asad, the host, was super chill and great to talk to, we had some awesome chats about movies and life, and he was also super helpful whenever I had questions or needed guidance.

This place made me feel so at home that I ended up singing my heart out on karaoke nights, something I’d never normally do. And those rooftop hangouts? Pure bliss.

Not sure when I’ll be back in SF, but whenever I am, this is 100% the place I’ll stay. Can’t wait to relive those memories!
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Clare
19:19 24 Jan 25
If I could, I would give this hostel 10 stars. It's in a great location, walking distance from trams and buses. There are enough toilets and showers, the quilt in the room is very warm, and the bed and pillows are easy to sleep on. Although the breakfast is simple, it has coffee, eggs, and toast. The most noteworthy thing is that the staff here are friendly and there are small activities every night. Whether you want to communicate with others or concentrate on work, this is a great choice. Recommend~
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Tim Lee
18:27 21 Jan 25
The location is in the center of San Francisco, within a 3-minute walk from Chinatown.
The staff at Hostel are very friendly and make you feel like you are at home! Highly recommended
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Ming Martin Liu
07:42 20 Jan 25
Really cozy hostel experience. While I wasn't able to attend the activities I'm glad that they were being hosted. Makes me excited to stay at other locations if they're are equally as well ran
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fansairplane Zeng
01:53 18 Jan 25
The location of the hotel is very good, and the surrounding security is also good
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Kevin Gutierrez cruz
06:38 17 Jan 25
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A W
19:06 06 Jan 25
Had a great stay, definitely recommend.
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lionel damm
17:10 06 Jan 25
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Alex S.
06:33 06 Jan 25
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Adnan Amin
18:15 05 Jan 25
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Zo
07:36 05 Jan 25
This was my first hostel experience and it a great one, plus you can’t beat the price! To start, the staff is super friendly and want to help out anyway possible. There are events every day of the week that range from rooftop bbq with karaoke to movie night. It helped break the ice for everyone to meet and ask each other questions. The location is great, it’s located a block from all the food spots and bars in Chinatown. It’s about half a mile walking distance from the pier. The rooms are small and have multiple bunk beds, and storage underneath to store and lock your personal belongings. The room size didn't matter to me as i was only in my room to sleep. My mattress was comfortable and you get a new sheet set when you first arrive. There is a giant private bathroom with shower included that i enjoyed. There are also smaller shower and toilet rooms if you need to wash and dont want to wait or care for the big private room. The staff also provide daily room cleaning and a fresh towel everyday. The kitchen is good for cooking as many different community members cooked big meals. Again, the staff go above and beyond to keep it tidy. Lastly I’ll mention the people i got to meet, all international travelers from China, Japan, Brazil, Canada, France, all the way to Spain. This was an amazing experience and has given me a positive outlook on hostel living and traveling in general. I will definitely be returning!
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Paulo Nunes
08:03 30 Dec 24
Amazing! I love this place.
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김희성
22:43 27 Dec 24
It was awesome experience for my first hostel in US!
Staffs and all parties were also nice!
I really appreciated for all your kindness
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Rayane AIT KACI ARAB
20:38 27 Dec 24
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Emine Ince
20:06 27 Dec 24
Excellent hostel! The atmosphere is warm, the staff are lovely, I absolutely recommend this place!!
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lm Kkk
01:10 27 Dec 24
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Amr Okasha
00:47 13 Dec 24
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Wang Eade
22:51 12 Dec 24
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Lewis Rhames
21:57 12 Dec 24
A fine little hostel that provides exactly what they promise. Nothing too fancy, basic breakfast is provided which is nice, just be ready to climb some stairs - the rooms seem to be on 3rd and 4th floors mostly. The staff is friendly and the environment is very social.
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Jinsol Oh
19:47 12 Dec 24
Great hostel. Cheap and accomodating. I was able to keep my stuff here while I was out
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Jess W
05:30 12 Dec 24
Had a really great experience! The hosts are very welcoming and there are fun community events nightly! Taco Tuesdays and Rooftop BBQ were some of my favorites 🙂 There is free breakfast and coffee/tea and a full kitchen to cook in. Definitely recommend.
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Clay Ryu
20:00 20 Nov 24
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Gabriel Jiménez
18:26 19 Nov 24
Excellent place to hang out
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Louise Bodé
13:31 18 Nov 24
Nice and calm hostel in San Francisco with locker for storing belongings. The staff is very helpful, thank you !
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Victorciano Go
17:37 15 Nov 24
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Grace Eddy
21:56 14 Nov 24
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dude bert
14:43 06 Nov 24
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Euijin Jeong
23:42 05 Nov 24
Price was good and the desk staff was so kind that I stayed comfortably well.
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Rand Marinho
01:32 05 Nov 24
Muito legal, o hostel tava limpo e a galera é demais, eles fazem atividades pra fazer a galera interagir e se comunicar, é um ótimo lugar pra fazer amigos
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rurō STUDIO
22:18 03 Nov 24
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J M
00:25 01 Nov 24
Amazing host
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Patrick Augusto
01:12 18 Oct 24
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Robinson Bastilha
15:33 17 Oct 24
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zhi tian
06:56 15 Oct 24
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t fu
06:22 11 Oct 24
Pretty nice for a hostel and pretty quiet when I was there! It's definitely been there a while but bed in the private room was clean and very comfy, staff were helpful and super welcoming, security feels good. Don't be turned off by the street entrance, this hostel is solid.
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Ted Town
07:20 08 Oct 24
Super friendly staff, hosted different events for each night of the week, perfect for meeting others 👍

Thanks
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DAEWON KIM (kitty)
18:34 06 Oct 24
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Vaishnav Khade
17:50 06 Oct 24
Amazing place for a short stay. The staff very friendly and this place has an ambient atmosphere.
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Mark
19:09 30 Sep 24
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Kang S.H
04:24 29 Sep 24
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Aymen Oumelil
18:24 25 Sep 24
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Richard Gale
19:12 17 Sep 24
I had the pleasure of staying at the Pacific Tradewinds Hostel recently and highly recommended it. The hosts Nikole and Asad were so helpful and pro-active. It is perfectly situated and all major sights within 🚶‍♂️ distance, the TransAmerica pyramid is just around the corner! In fact l liked it so much l am returning to stay for two more days on the way home to UK . Top hostel, top staff, top location. Well done guys, thanks and regards from Richard .
Was perfect being there. The staff is amazing, so nice and lovely. Just in two nights I got to connect with people from Argentina, Russia, South Africa, corea, Taiwan. Downtown is the perfect spot to move in public transportation and go anywhere. I will never forget
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Jake Kerr
20:58 02 Jun 24
We had a group of 8 people and everyone had a great time at the hostel - service was perfect, lots of social events if you want it. We were on the quiet floor so it was good to have the option. Clean bathrooms, comfy beds and great location.
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林雅華
23:47 29 May 24
Love this place, I will definitely stay here whenever I come to San Francisco
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Brant Reeves
01:43 28 May 24
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Julian Asdurian
17:58 27 May 24
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Ryan Yao
05:25 27 May 24
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Langis Gagnon
05:07 27 May 24
Ultra good services. They are dedicated, all at your service. Ultra well located in the city: there is always a bus route nearby to allow you to visit San Francisco without your car.
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Piyush Upadhyay
04:35 27 May 24
Awesome place and loved the vibes! 10/10 recommended
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SURAj S.
03:45 12 May 24
Great experience !, this hostel has a central location, is cozy, and clean, and has a friendly, welcoming staff who are great hosts.
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Ashok Shah
22:24 09 May 24
I came here not expecting too much but was totally surprised how wonderful and experience I would have. They have free breakfast daily, taco Tuesdays where we got free tacos, and also Fridays were rooftop bbq nights. Very friendly staff, extremely helpful in all ways. I shall definitely come here next time. Awesome place. Very close to everything. Right in downtown SF.
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Franck Raimbault
15:25 09 May 24
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Michael Polios
23:45 05 May 24
Excellent location given the very reasonable price (for San Francisco). Staff were incredibly helpful, especially as I had found myself in a tough situation with flight delays. I simply needed a place to take a nap after having spent the night at the airport. The staff were okay with me checking in early (9am). That gave me time to rest, freshen up, and even stretch my legs, before I went on my way.
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世古亮雅
06:33 04 May 24
staffs are so kind
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Victor Santos
02:16 30 Apr 24
The best choice if you are traveling alone. Good and clean rooms, 10/10 staff and they also offer several activities during the week
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Chloe Chen
00:31 29 Apr 24
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Siddhartha Konapala
02:18 13 Apr 24
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LINA&SOFIA PYK
01:40 13 Apr 24
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Simon Efremoff
09:00 07 Apr 24
Hello everyone! I stayed at another hostel (green tortoise) where the staff treated me very unfairly. They assumed I was dependent, despite having two higher education degrees and working as an engineer and teacher. They embarrassed me in front of other guests, confronted me on the street, and declared I would never stay with them again. I was very disappointed and upset, especially since San Francisco is a foreign city for me. After that, I came to Trade Winds, and the receptionist was very polite and immediately reassured me mentally and checked me in. I rested a bit. And when I went upstairs, I discovered that they had organized a cozy party for the guests with BBQ so they could meet and feel comfortable. It turns out they all came on the recommendation of their friends who had stayed at this little hotel before, based on a good recommendation. So I spent a few days here. And there was a very friendly atmosphere, which, it seems, the staff creates. I think I'll come back here again because this place attracts positive people.
As for the rooms, I only stayed in one. There, belongings are locked in a metal box, but I hardly felt the need to lock it. The beds are made of metal and don't squeak, the mattresses are comfortable. Overall, I was very happy to be time there.
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J Nock
15:41 06 Apr 24
Cute little hostel in the middle of China town. The space is the room was quite cramped for six people, but I slept comfortably and valuables were stored safely in units underneath the beds.
The free breakfast was great, I really appreciated the fresh fruit and peanut butter sandwiches. Staff was super helpful!
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Amon Mona
14:44 06 Apr 24
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Magic Woman
12:34 06 Apr 24
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Sofi Traveler
07:47 01 Apr 24
This has been my best stay in SF. Good amenities, clean and the best part is thriving great community. they hold a lot of events throughout the week. Wonderful stay at the hostel. Thanks to Asad the manager who not only hosted most activities but also helped me in recommending the best touristy spots to visit in SF.
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Sumukh Channakeshava
00:23 01 Apr 24
One of my most value for money decisions in choosing an accommodation! The staff were friendly and helped me immensely to maximum the utility of Cali trip!
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Lisa
17:05 31 Mar 24
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Nikole Wanka
10:19 31 Mar 24
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R
00:59 31 Mar 24
Thank you ITH !
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Poli Damaso
00:41 28 Mar 24
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bela andrade
22:27 27 Mar 24
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Gabriel Bernardo
21:43 27 Mar 24
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Amanda Chalegre
18:59 27 Mar 24
Great place!
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AP
02:13 11 Mar 24
Very warm people while not being invasive of your privacy. Good social environment, great location, comfortable beds, good shower, good value. The manager was very accommodating and encouraging. Thanks!
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Ben Cipollini
23:58 06 Mar 24
Great location, very quiet dorms, friendly common areas and staff, overall clean! Such an easy choice when I need somewhere to stay in the city. Thank you !!
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João Lima
16:55 06 Mar 24
I had a wonderful time in this hostel. Thank you so much for those pleasant and relaxing days!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Teri Smith
16:42 06 Mar 24
This was a very nice hostel with very nice, helpful people. Great location. It was quiet and well-run with lots of amenities I didn't expect. The people who wrote negative reviews must never have stayed in a hostel before. If you want all the things they want, stay in a hotel that costs triple. So I would highly recommend this place.
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陳徐行(Mark)
20:40 05 Mar 24
Wholesome owners! Will definitely visit there in the future again!
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Ashlynn Young
21:19 02 Mar 24
A pleasant afterthought of a failed camping trip! This hostel is so cozy and fun! A tooooon of personality, clean, stress free and safe. As a young woman, I didn’t feel worried or unsafe at any moment. Yogi the hostel dog will greet you at your car! 10/10 recommend.
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Anthoni Garcia
05:20 02 Mar 24
It was my first time in a hostel type and I had my doubts, but the experience was excellent, the organization team is super prepared and provides you with everything you need to make your experience comfortable, the location is not to mention close to everything on foot, very Surely the place, if you are thinking of booking this one you will not regret it.
The staff are amazing. I felt very welcomed, and I love how they create opportunities to meet up with the other residents. One word of caution is that the stairs are VERY steep (and there are a lot of them), but if your knees and heart are up for it, it's excellent practice for being in the heart of San Francisco!
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Flit
18:12 01 Mar 24
Great place! Amazing staff, comfy beds, good location. Definitely would come back
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Aziz Ermatov
19:55 22 Feb 24
I traveled from Florida to San Francisco for 2 days! I really appreciate the service provided by the hostel!
The hosts were very helpful! I even checked in after 2AM, so I didn't have any trouble!
Rooms, beds, restrooms and showers are very clean and no smell!
Thank you for hosting me!
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Anna Wang
18:59 21 Feb 24
No privacy curtain, mattresses/pillows were thin, and bathrooms are not ensuite. There was no elevator and with my room on the fourth floor if was tiring to walk up and down every day. Only good thing is the location which was walking distance to Ferry Building and Chinatown.
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Dmitry Sukhanov
21:46 16 Feb 24
I drive a camper through SanFrancisco
And I was looking for a place to have a shower. They didn’t let me to pay only for a shower but offered to stay for 40$. It was good and i met cool people there. We became friends with one of event organizers and he invited me for a dinner, but the main administrator told it’s not possible as I was already checked out which is understandable. So they do a good service and quite strict with rules which I think you have to if you wirk in a big city.
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Mahmoud ABDALLA
18:59 11 Feb 24
Great camping 🏕️ stay! Clean, humorous sign and friendly staff. Quite a few of stairs because that’s how the building is designed, skinny tall building with no elevator. If you’re in OK shape you will be fiend to climb up and down the stairs! Highly recommend for downtown SF central stay
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N B
05:30 01 Feb 24
I enjoyed my week at this hostel. The staff was very welcoming. Easy to find and get situated. When I visit SF again I WILL be staying here!!! The dorms and bathrooms were clean. They let us leave our bags there before check in and after check out until we left. Very cute hostel and helpful staff.
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Grant Anderson
03:30 20 Dec 22
This hostel has outstanding customer service. The staff genuinely enjoy working there and always go out of their way to help guests and share travel stories.

This is a safe and welcoming place, and there are always great weekly activities like Taco Tuesday and the Rooftop BBQ.
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Ashish Jha
02:58 27 Nov 22
Oh man, this is by far my best ever hostel experience!
The best location, the best staff, the best comfort, the best roommates, they have it all.
Apart from the usual things like cleanliness, amenities and all where the hostel checks all marks, there were a few things I was concerned about before booking -
=> I've 3 bags will it be comfortable or not.
While I was staying only 2 - 5 beds out of 8 in my room were occupied, so there was plenty of room for me. Even when full it has huge lockers that can have your backpacks inside and you can keep your trolley bag besides your bed.
=> There are too many stairs.
The quiet dorm is on the third floor (second floor for me as I am used to having the ground floor as floor zero back home) which wasn't too many stairs at all. There are also chairs placed on every floor in case you need a breather before heading up.
=> Being an introvert will I be able to talk to people and spend good time in the city since I know no one there.
A great aspect of this hostel is that most of the staff are volunteers and they are world travelers themselves. Which brings about a totally different perspective and it makes it so easier to have conversations with them.
=> What do I do in the city
The hostel folks have so many interesting activities planned for each day of the week, that you'll definitely find something to do. They have an answer to almost all your touristy queries.
=> I'm traveling in Thanksgiving week and I don't have friends here. What would I do?
The hostel manager (who's a gem of a person himself) and the staff arranged an amazing Thanksgiving dinner for us all. Made me feel like I was sitting among friends that I've known for so long and made my stay memorable.
If people at the hostel are reading this, thank you so much for all that you do!
Hoping to run into you amazing folks someday somewhere soon!
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Kat ie
04:24 13 Oct 22
Wonderful hostel! Extremely friendly and welcoming.
Angelo was phenomenal as soon as we arrived, very kind and welcoming! There is free breakfast every morning and we were luck to be there on Tuesday for FREE Taco night. Great location, comfy beds and great value!
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J
04:46 29 Sep 22
Lots of stairs when coming up and leaving hostel. The commons area has no windows which makes it a bit dark and dungeony as well as stuffy. Besides that I would describe the hostel as a 'family like vibe'. Open kitchen concept, and you can still speak/hang with other travellers while cooking. Very inclusive. The staff were very helpful and had recommendations for anything you were looking for. Bathrooms are cleaned regularly which is fantastic.
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Jeff
05:36 27 Sep 22
The location is great as it’s near to financial district and 10 minutes walk from BART. But for check in, you need to climb up the stairs all the way up to 4th floor which is pretty tiring.

However, the staff there is really nice and friendly. There’s activity for every night and free breakfast every morning. Extra Pros of this place is they even have a WhatsApp group which connect everyone and allow you to find a travel partner easier!

Cons: Room hygiene really need to improve at some point 🙂
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Angela Chu
19:33 03 Sep 22
Sublime location with parking garages just a five minute walk away. The owners were very nice! Although I had been up since 5 AM yesterday morning working, so I was a little exasperated when he made sure to show me every bathroom location, my room, the storage compartments, and the kitchen. I was ready to be like ya girl can figure it out herself, 'cause she's resourceful ... For a w o m a n (all my homies will understand). 😮‍💨🤗
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Rhys Pereira
07:53 31 Aug 22
One of the best hostels in San Francisco (doesn't have a lot of good ones to begin with). The rooms are tiny and the lack of a lift is a pain but the hostel culture makes up for it!
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Nicolas Charpié
04:09 26 Aug 22
Great location, you can meet lot of nice people there and the staff/volonteers are very friendly, thank you !
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Solo Traveller
21:03 27 Jun 22
I will it 6/10 Rating. Good things about this hostel is Guy Named TJ on the reception. He is super cool and nice guy. aother 02 ladies staff of hostel are also nice. Location is Ok. Wasrooms are super clean.Very small but ok.
Negative Points. - Breakfast items are very limited. Hostel is located in 4th floor. And so many stairs you have to Climb.If they give you room on 5th floor than add some more stairs too.You should have to be Physically fit to climb many stairs.Not recomends to old age people. Its a very small hostel with Limited space in lobby. You may try if not have other option.
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Teun Kromwijk
06:43 22 Jun 22
I really enjoyed my stay at the ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel in San Francisco. Apart from the clean rooms and beds, the experience as a solo traveler was great. Multiple suggested activities are offered by the hostel, such as the weekly rooftop barbeque! Also the staff is super friendly and will help you to the best of their abilities all the time. Kim-ly for instance was able to provide an early check-in for me which was super helpful! All in all a good hostel for solo travelers!
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Cristian Garske
15:04 14 Jun 22
Amazing place, near all the most famous places in San Francisco, with great amenities, kitchen for cooking, very cleaned beds, amazing bathroom with hot shower for the cold days, community events at the hostel and the staff is super generous and prestative
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Alister Soubré
08:54 03 Jun 22
Very nice and full of life ! The staff was great, breakfast is basic but it's free and that is very kind! Rooms are ok, I found the mattress to be perfect but it can be thin and uncomfortable for some. Bathrooms always found clean so that's great as well. Thanks to everyone there !
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Lennart Klein
02:18 02 Jun 22
Great place to meet people. In-house events every day. Very communal and chill.
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Raymond Singh
05:15 17 May 22
Have stayed here both times I've come up to SF for more than a day. Nothing but positive things to say. Great location, warm and helpful staff, feels like a home away from home. They always have things to do, easy check-in and check-out - met a lot of great people there, as well. Also, the free PB&Js are useful. 🙂
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Tom Macrae
20:13 16 Apr 22
Great hostel with great m, helpful staff - I left a jumper behind and the manager very kindly posted it on to me
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Javier Pacheco
04:38 12 Apr 22
It is a great hostel, the staff is helpful and chill, the location is very central to a lot of stuff and the rooms and bathrooms are clean.
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Orestgreece
01:55 24 Jan 22
Pacific Tradewinds met all expectations I had before the trip. Located in the heart of SF, nearby North Beach bars/restaurants area, next to Chinatown and on reasonable distance of main SF attractions.

After 3 years I returned to this hostel and the result didn’t disappoint. Staff of the hostel were all super friendly, room was clean and breakfast included in the price is an extra add-on!

I originally was planning to stay in the city for 2 days but because of cozy conditions in hostel I prolonged it for 2 more nights.
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Funky Toonies
03:04 15 Dec 21
Very nice and comfy beds & rooms... Nice guy at the desk ! Welcoming crew ! ☕🧇🥐😊🍵
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David Diaz
13:43 28 Oct 21
Great and straightforward hostel. Near Chinatown. The customer service is excellent, and there's a complimentary breakfast! If you are just passing by quickly like me through the city, check it out!
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Azhi Coben
14:17 27 Oct 21
Great owners and super conditions
Thank you
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JONATHAN Fernandez
00:37 27 Aug 21
Awesome place to stay perfect for travellers or if you just happen to find yourself in sf without a place to stay. U get free food, nice people, and a place that feels like a community
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Jen Fadiga
04:03 13 Aug 21
Great people! There were three to meet all my needs and accommodating. It’s pretty affordable and my first time at a hostel in st. Would recommend~
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Tzvi Finkelstein
18:39 09 Aug 21
Spent one night.
But needed to keep my bags for the one more day later while taking care of things before my flight.
The staff and guestes where all great people and all in all great vibe.
I recomend this hostel to any traveler who needs a place to stay in downtown SF.
Thanks for the hospitality.
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Kathryn Hutchinson
23:14 08 Aug 21
Loved my experience here, the people were kind and was able to get to sleep easily.
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Zed
15:15 16 Jul 21
Great location, friendly people, would totally stay again!
Will never go back they look at color more than money... bro that was like a 100.000 years ago move on
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Jephthah Woods
03:40 29 May 21
Doesn't answer door or phone wasted time going here
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Jake Jhakra Borchardt
13:39 16 Mar 21
A 5 star is in order....it's my own personal setback that was accomadated.... Make sure that if you may not have a cellular signal through a carrier ( like me) exercise a bit of patience at the entry. There is a sweet spot to connect to the wifi after booking and then able to utilize the keyless entry.

A very memorable experience I will hold dear. I was there on International affairs. Walking distance to many many excellent spots to see. Hit Chinatown on foot and grab some whole foods and experiment in the kitchen.
Very functional shared kitchen, clean bathrooms.
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Kristen Baker
21:09 25 Nov 20
My boyfriend and I stayed here in October during covid and we had a great experience! The staff had it set up so there was a no-contact check-in (but also were readily available on the phone in case we had any issues). We were very pleased with how clean the hostel was and the staff had sanitizer available to clean up yourself. Definitely sad we couldn't enjoy it as an open hostel and meet friends but we still loved it!
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Andrey Cala
13:53 10 Mar 20
True gem in the great city of SF. Excellent location all within walking distance of many significant places and neighborhoods. And the crew, wonderful folks who strive to give the best experience while staying there. 5 stars well deserved!
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Soraya Djadjo
04:30 30 Oct 19
Great, friendly and courteous staff. Clean hostel. Always looking for ways to make sure clients not only enjoy their stay but visit some of the historic places SF has to offer. Definitely recommend

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San Francisco, a vibrant city known for its iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, offers a diverse cultural experience. Located in Chinatown, a vibrant neighborhood with excellent food, craft bars, and bustling markets, ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel provides easy access to public transportation, including the BART, allowing you to explore the entire city with ease.

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Hostel Address: 680 Sacramento St. San Francisco, CA 94111

By Car: Traveling into Downtown San Francisco, the hostel is located on Sacramento Street in between Chinatown and the Financial District.

No Onsite Parking At The Hostel. Use the Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage at 733 Kearny Street. The 24 Hour Rate is $38. 

By Bus: The Greyhound Bus stops at the Amtrak Station which is located across the train tracks from the hostel. 

By Plane: San Francisco International Airport is located 38 minutes by car. The trip by Uber will cost approximately $45 one way. We recommend taking the BART Metro inside the Airport to the Montgomery St. Station. The trip will take around 45 minutes to the Hostel and cost $12.

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All guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at the hostel.

To check in to the hostel, you must have a valid Passport or State ID which shows your reside outside of San Francisco. A valid credit card in the guests name is required for all reservations to cover any incidentals. You must be at least 18 years old. 

We love animals but pets are not allowed at the hostel.

You are welcome to stay 14 nights per month as long as you obide by all house rules. Long Term Stays are available through our CoLiving Applications.

No. Only females are allowed to sleep in the Female Dorm.

There is a local market about 10 minutes away by foot.

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No. The closest paid parking is the Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage at 733 Kearny Street. The 24 Hour Rate is $38. 

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