ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostels is located in the heart of San Francisco inside Chinatown. Our San Francisco Hostel is an affordable place to stay and has a friendly atmosphere designed to host world travelers. At the Pacific Tradewinds Hostel, you can choose between private rooms or dorm rooms and have a comfortable communal atmosphere. At the ITH, our passion is to host you with a home-like vibe and connect you with the best things to do in San Francisco. The hostel is located 15 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport.
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The Pacific Tradewinds Hostel offers a communal kitchen, lounge, and workspaces providing you with a great place to stay in San Francisco. There is free WIFI available.
The International Travelers House Pacific Tradewinds is unlike any other San Francisco hostel and has spaces for all types of travelers regardless of their itinerary to create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere.
All the guests gather regularly in the evenings to trade stories and laughs. Social hostel by night, our friendly accommodation is designed to be a place where you can relax and hang out or work while on the road. You will meet super-friendly travelers and soak in the ultra-homey vibe.
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Hostel Rooms
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Micro Private Double
Sleep 2
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Micro Private Double
Sleep 2
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Self-Service Breakfast Included
Outlet Plug
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Mixed Dorm
Self-Service Breakfast Included
Outlet Plug
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*This Social Dorm Rooms is adjacent the common areas and kitchen of the hostel. It can be noisy.
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Female or Mixed Dorms
Self-Service Breakfast Included
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Where You’ll Be
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Center of Downtown in Chinatown
San Francisco, California, United States
Chinatown is an excellent neighborhood to stay in offering great food, craft bars, and great markets. You can easily access the BART to go anywhere in the city.
Current Weather
San Francisco, US
11:11 pm,
December 17, 2024
52°F
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How To Find Us
Closest Airport
San Francisco International Airport is located 38 minutes by car. 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. The Hostel is located 8 minutes walking from the Montgomery St. Station.
PROMOTIONS FOR YOU
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Hostel EVENTS
To join, meet us at reception & our team will be happy to get you the details!
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Dolores Park
Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
GOLDEN GATE BIKING
Fridays @ 11:00 AM
Meet In The Lounge
$20 All Day
GLOBAL JAM SESSION
Mondays @ 9:00 PM
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
Botanical Garden
Wednesdays @ All Day
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
Party Game Night
Sundays @ 8:00 PM
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
YOGA GATHERING
Sundays @ 5:30 PM
Meet at Ferry Grounds
FREE
Museum Day
Tuesdays @ All Day
Meet In The Lounge
EXPERIENCE CULTURE
Mission District
Thursdays @ 10:00 AM
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
Pub Crawl
Wednesdays @ 8:30 PM
Get Ready to Party!
$
Night Out In Castro
Saturdays @ 8:30 PM
Meet In The Lounge
FREE
GUEST REVIEWS
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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.
Jinsol Oh
19:47 12 Dec 24
Great hostel. Cheap and accomodating. I was able to keep my stuff here while I was out
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.
Eric Harrod
18:57 06 Dec 24
I had a truly great experience staying here! The people who run and work and this hostel are so accommodating and gracious and will help you with just about anything you need. Plus, they put on all kinds of fun events at the hostel. In my case I met so many neat people here, made new friends and had lots of fun adventures with them while I was visiting SF. The rooms are clean and facilities are great. I will definitely stay here again sometime!! Recommend it
Eva Ramos
22:09 23 Nov 24
A really comfortable hostel to visit San Francisco and incredible to meet new people. The cleaning is good, the beds are comfortable and the workers are very friendly.
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 !
Euijin Jeong
23:42 05 Nov 24
Price was good and the desk staff was so kind that I stayed comfortably well.
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.
Ted Town
07:20 08 Oct 24
Super friendly staff, hosted different events for each night of the week, perfect for meeting others 👍Thanks
Vaishnav Khade
17:50 06 Oct 24
Amazing place for a short stay. The staff very friendly and this place has an ambient atmosphere.
Rui Ferreira Marques
16:03 06 Oct 24
Perfect location, well organized, very good value for money, exceeded expectations.
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 .
Luisa Quiceno
15:09 16 Sep 24
Really good place to spend your days in SF! If I come back to the city I’ll stay here again
Clement Lavogez
02:13 13 Sep 24
It was a very nice experience, I got a lot of good advice from the man at the reception 😃
Isis del Sol López López
00:42 03 Jun 24
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 !!
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!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Heslin (RSHeslin)
01:08 02 Mar 24
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!
Flit
18:12 01 Mar 24
Great place! Amazing staff, comfy beds, good location. Definitely would come back
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!
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.
Dmitry Sukhanov
21:46 16 Feb 24
I drive a camper through SanFranciscoAnd 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.
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
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.
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.
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 cityThe 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!
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!
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.
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 🙂
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). 😮💨🤗
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!
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 !
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.
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!
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
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 !
Lennart Klein
02:18 02 Jun 22
Great place to meet people. In-house events every day. Very communal and chill.
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. 🙂
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
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.
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.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.
Funky Toonies
03:04 15 Dec 21
Very nice and comfy beds & rooms... Nice guy at the desk ! Welcoming crew ! ☕🧇🥐😊🍵
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!
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
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~
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.
Kathryn Hutchinson
23:14 08 Aug 21
Loved my experience here, the people were kind and was able to get to sleep easily.
Rayshaun Nichols (GodSon)
13:37 14 Jul 21
Will never go back they look at color more than money... bro that was like a 100.000 years ago move on
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.
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!
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!
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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Pacific Tradewinds Hostel FAQS
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Where is San Francisco?
San Francisco is located in central California along the coast. Oakland is 30 minutes away.
What is San Francisco like?
San Francisco is a diverse city offering very authentic culture and flare. Historic houses line the hilly streets and picturesque moments are around every corner. The Golden Gate Bridge is the main landmark and connects the city to the Pacific Coast Highway heading North.
Do you offer long-term stays at the Hostel?
You are welcome to stay at the Hostel for up to 14 days per month.
Can I bring my dog?
Only registered service animals are allowed at the hostel. Therapy pets are not allowed at the hostel.
Is the wifi good?
Yes, we have fast wifi. You can work from your bed or hang out in the lounge.
How far from the water are you?
We are located 10 minutes from San Francisco Bay.
Do you offer CoWorking?
Yes. The Hostel has Day Passes available for $20 per day. You are welcome to use the facilities from 11 AM to 11 PM.
Do you have food available for sale?
Yes. We have a small Bodega on-site offering food, drinks, and supplies.
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