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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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.

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Micro Private Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Free Cook-It-Yourself Pancake Breakfast
Shared Bathroom
Electric Plug
Private Workspace
TV
Locker
Mini Fridge

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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

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ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Hostel

4.9

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Fernando

1 week ago

Osho Priya

1 week ago

Great host, awesome guests, great service. On top of cleanliness. Very welcoming.

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2 weeks ago

Very beautiful 😮
Very nice ✨
Very good 😊

Kelly Wu

2 weeks ago

It’s cool. A lot of people who stay here I see in other hostels . Maybe they’re homeless

chan5000 chan5000

2 weeks ago

Pumhui cho

2 weeks ago

김소원

2 weeks ago

The staff were so kind, and they had different activities every day of the week, so it was perfect for a solo traveler.

Kevin Shah

3 weeks ago

Personalized service and breakfast available..

Riccardo Folloni

3 weeks ago

I had such an amazing time at this hostel! The vibe is super friendly, with so many kind people always ready to chat and hang out. I felt really welcomed from the first moment.

Also, the included breakfast honestly made me feel at home, which was such a nice touch. Everything about this place was great, and I can easily say it’s the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. I’d definitely come back!

Alex

4 weeks ago

Pepa Van

1 month ago

Manuel Velazquez

1 month ago

My stay was great! Booked a private room, simple & clean, with breakfast included. The staff is very friendly, Asad was very welcoming & helpful!

George Cimochowski

1 month ago

I highly recommend this hostel. The host and core manager was absolutely fantastic. The price is fair and the location is solid. I really appreciate how when I brought a few concerns up they were immediately addressed. I am very grateful for the opportunity to stay here. The host also gave great tips and information about the city.

Albane Joly

1 month ago

A great experience ! The staff are lovely, and it’s a very friendly and welcoming place !

Tomas Arroyo Bajda

1 month ago

Great location!

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2 months ago

Amazing place. Everything working very well. Everything is clear. Perfect atmosphere. The owner is really nice guy. Five stars!

Mike Chhay

2 months ago

awesome stay! great experience

seokhoon an

2 months ago

The nearby tourist attractions are great, and there is a rooftop terrace to enjoy! The owner is also very kind.

From the breakfast to the evening event, it made for a wonderful memory.

BJ 그래도 (그래도_ Life)

2 months ago

Great place

찬란한 일상

2 months ago

good

Ilia Shape

2 months ago

Super nice place

Cuong Vu

2 months ago

Very good location. Good service & communication and friendly. Thanks.

날토끼

2 months ago

Gabe Potter

2 months ago

I received more real service from the management here than I have in my last five hotel stays combined. After a tuff day of travel, I needed a brake. I had hit several dead ends and Tradewinds delivered. In the spirit of Hostels rhey stand out as shining light. Great stuff thank you. Great location awesome bar and food roght outside. Pick up and jam with the owner. Really good time. Thanks so much!

Anant Kasodekar

2 months ago

The caretaker Azad her is fantastic!
Treats you like family!

jason allen

2 months ago

This place gets five stars all around because of the location and the price. The current monastic employee there, Assad is very nice and kind and does his work well. The hostel itself appears to be something like an office building that was retrofitted to be a hostel. It is not pretty and does not have any natural light in the common areas. The bunk beds are extremely small in terms of width like an extra narrow twin and don't have much privacy from one another. They are nice and sturdy so they don't squeak and creak when the top person gets in and out. Mattresses and pillows are of decent quality and the bedding is totally functional even though the zipper on mine was broken. My towel was good and my wife's towel smelled dank. Assad kindly Kent me flip flops which was so nice. They give a free breakfast but it's basically like bread, peanut butter and Nutella. Since you are surrounded by Chinatown, you would really have to be hard up to want to avail yourself of those offerings when you could go get some amazing Chinese food for very little nearby. They made a valiant effort to create community by having different programming and we were not there for event prime time so we cannot attest to the vibe created. When we were there it was about 90% young men The bathrooms are extremely basic.

오주봉

2 months ago

The staff is really nice and friendly. Location is also great.

Lukas Cermoch

2 months ago

I had no expectation at all and got amazing surprise. The person in charge of the hostel does great job and makes you feel welcomed.
We also had a bbq - in middle of downtown SF?! Incredible!

Tomonobu Yoshimura

2 months ago

The staff here are amazing!

They even took my laundry and washed it for me.

They invited me to a party.

The room decorations are fantastic.

It really sparks the adventurous spirit of backpackers!

Joy Fisiʻinaua

2 months ago

Fantastic experience, great host, good food and hygienic linen rooms, bathrooms and restrooms.

Will definitely stay here again 😊

Christie Siosi

3 months ago

ITH Pacific Tradewinds youʻre a great place to stay, excellent host, good food perfect location & environment.

I will stay here again 😊🫶

Diego Penteafo

3 months ago

Parameshwari Raghavan

3 months ago

Really loved the calmness and the vibes of the stay here, felt safe and home, Host was kind and helping , would definitely visit again in my next sfo trip , they have some nice pizza and taco nights every week and bbq in the rooftop..location is in the heart of the city with many attractions just 20 mins of walking distance..overall it is right find for solo travellers

coralie LEHERISSEY

3 months ago

洪敏榮

3 months ago

The location of ITH is really nice. There are lots of cheaper restaurants here and easy to take cable car in California streets, Metro and many kinds of bus.It is very convenient to go traveling and sightseeing, I will come back again.

Seth Ward

3 months ago

Really cool central spot. Some days there’s a rooftop bbq. Well run, clean, friendly.

Jakub Bursa

3 months ago

Good hostel excellent location the host is also the owner and he gives us free breakfast!!! 100% recommend staying here and bring body wash!!

Nunya Bizznez

3 months ago

Prefect location.
The beds are extremely comfortable despite being a low price hostel. Its small, so there's not so much bustle. They have a small selection of breakfast options, but if you want more, there are plenty of restaurants right outside the door.

I would definitely stay here again.

yuichi nishida

3 months ago

Considering the location, price, and service, I can't find a better place.

lokah

3 months ago

Alexander Frei

3 months ago

Amazing comfy place so nice people here, came for 2 days and stayed for almost 2 weeks 😊 So much nice social activity in the evening always to bond with others here fresh made pancake evening, bbc evening, fresh made taco tuesday together, going out together, and so on every day something amazing absolutely lovely, such nice people here!!! i wish i could stay longer 😄
You are truely the nicest friendliest people i have met, thank you so much!! 💛🙂

patricia gasnier

3 months ago

Paweł Lis

3 months ago

Top! Great style! Extra vibe!

Kanako Hayashi

3 months ago

木村のぞみ

3 months ago

one of the best hostel i have stayed . host Asad is,extremely helpful. they jave events going on ewhc day and the stay is comfrtabke with free breakfast.

Chia YL

3 months ago

The best hostel I have stayed in. Asad was a kind and friendly owner. 10/10 would recommend, will come back for future stays, thanks!

mariusz jamka

4 months ago

Zuhair E

4 months ago

Such an amazing stay! ❤️
Huge thanks to the wonderful staff and my awesome hostel mates for making my San Francisco trip unforgettable. So many great memories, laughs, and fun group moments.

Truly one of the best experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend!

Jared B

4 months ago

pawel maryniak

4 months ago

Great!
Free self serve breakfast
very helpfull Staff
Calm friendly atmosphere!

And the best price i could find

UCallMeFGT

4 months ago

岡本ゆり子

4 months ago

みみごん

4 months ago

The location was great, and I could walk to the tourist attractions.

Although I arrived late at night, the staff were very kind and helpful.

Alvaro Vallejos

4 months ago

Woonggi Min

4 months ago

Aye Kyawt Zin

4 months ago

Stayed for 2 nights and this was my first time staying at a hostel (as a female traveler) but the host was very nice and helpful throughout the stay so I felt very comfortable. It was also very clean, especially the shared bathrooms, it was surprisingly so clean to the point I was in awe. I was placed on the top bunk because the room is full, it took me a hard time to climb up (lol) because I don’t have experience with it but it was very sturdy, you can trust on it. I was on a very tight schedule to a connecting flight so I didn’t get to enjoy the community nights or the shared space but they are decorated very cute and welcoming. Hope to comeback again soon to stay there longer and explore the city more. The location is also top tier, it’s close to everything and also all the different buses and transit are within walking distance plus, so many good food nearby! It also feel safe walking late nearby. Definitely not a quiet neighborhood at night because of the bar and stuff but noice is like the last thing I would care about living at a hostel so I don’t really mind at all. They also offer laundry service for some charges, it makes my life so much easier. I handed my laundry very late at night but got them back the next early morning so I get to pack my stuff up clean and continue to the next stops. This is all I can think about right now. Overall, very nice stay!

Claire Schermeister

4 months ago

They are very nice and extremely helpful with anything you might need. They have ambiance music playing in the common room all the time which really added to the experience. It's a really cute little place. Highly recommend if you can do stairs!

Erwin Kiese

4 months ago

This place is beyond reproach; the service from the receptionist was incredibly good, and the place was very peaceful and had a great atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.

Benjamin Weber

4 months ago

The location is great in Downtown and unbeatable for this price. The most remarkable feature is the very kind, friendly owner who provides breakfast, and has events planned every evening like free BBQ, Trivia + Pizza, or karaoke and so on. He helps you as much and as fast as he can and also cleans the kitchen and stuff as some travelers unfortunately don't know how to do it. He was the best host I ever had

Mauricio Orozco

4 months ago

Hiroki Sakamoto

4 months ago

Ric Garcia

4 months ago

I loved my stay. Assad was very gracious host. He goes out if his way to ensure his guests have a pleasant experience. Booked initially for one night ended up staying 5. Great place to meet fellow travelers. Convenient located within walking distance to Chinatown, Financial District and the Port of San Francisco.

渡辺悠策

4 months ago

Hagen Schmidt

5 months ago

Such a cosy fund and save hostel! Nice people and Asad is the best!

Filiphe Santos

5 months ago

Maximillian Hill

5 months ago

I had a great stay here. Asad is a conscientious host and is always at the ready to help guests with any issues. The community of people staying here is wonderful. There were people visiting from all over the world. The place itself is very clean. Breakfast was provided and there was a cookout on the roof during the Chinese New Year parade. Five stars. I highly recommend staying here if you want to save some money and meet some super interesting people from all over the world.

enrique moises

5 months ago

Perfect location nearby Bart Montgomery station, and the host is really nice and helpful!

Xiaoche Feng

5 months ago

Chihiro Takamatsu

5 months ago

Great place to stay and meet people

Peter Schut

5 months ago

稲継彪大

5 months ago

Located near San Francisco's business district, I felt very safe staying there. Everything about the free breakfast service, interior design, and interactions with other guests was a very satisfying experience. This was my first time staying in a dormitory, but it was such a wonderful place that I would definitely like to stay again.

yurick g

5 months ago

Great

Luciano Morandi

5 months ago

Maverick Sy

5 months ago

Been here a few times now and it's always been amazing.

Rooms are clean and organized. Outlets are everywhere, and wifi easily available and quick enough.

Service was great, free food and events are available at certain timings. Staff was flexible and communicative.

Location is top notch, and near many notable places for downtown SF.

Elharakat Mouad

5 months ago

Highly recommended

Davorin Pandel

6 months ago

Awesome location - a very short walk to BART/Muni(subway). Good, safe location right between Chinatown and FiDi (both walkable). Kind and genuine check-in bro. Amazing facilities and they’re really trying with small things - like taco/pizza nights, free tea, and even peanut butter & jelly. Highly recommend. I hope they find the funds and energy to update some of the rooms, particularly carpets.

CHUNMEI TSOU (Joanne)

6 months ago

Nice staff and good location.

Joana Berbier

6 months ago

An exceptional stay in San Francisco thanks to this hostel and especially to Asad! Perfect location, close to the subway, buses, and Chinatown, in a safe neighborhood. Warm welcome with tacos upon arrival, help with luggage, and excellent advice on activities. Comfortable bedding, clean showers, and free meals several times a week (tacos, pizzas, burgers). Everything was perfect, I recommend it 100%!

cam mazoyer

6 months ago

Dorine Dubois

6 months ago

Located very close to Chinatown. The manager is very pleasant and helpful.

I had a great stay at this hostel!

Nadia Amai

6 months ago

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 .

Varasita Chueyvichit

6 months ago

Very clear instructions. Also my staff and roommates are so kind and friendly.

Jacopo Bonazzi

6 months ago

Amazing place, awesome and super helpful staff. Couldn't have found any better!

Tanisha Saxena

6 months ago

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.

Anthony Chan

6 months ago

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.

Enzo Borzacchini

6 months ago

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

Maria Aparecida Crizel

6 months ago

Artur Bartos

6 months ago

Amazing place, highly recommend.

Tero Pursiainen

7 months ago

Amazing hostel! Good location, staff very good as well!
Breakfast is nice plus. Beds are the best!!

Brianna

7 months ago

Marcocutler Cutler

7 months ago

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.

Magnus Niederl

7 months ago

Yair Sánchez

7 months ago

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.

Bruno Agaba

7 months ago

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.

Mariachiara Lobefaro

7 months ago

Best hostel experience I had in Usa. Quiet and cozy atmosphere, a lot of facilities, free breakfast and a very helpful host!

H Y

7 months ago

The manager is amazing person!!
The location is close to the chinatown.
It was great experience

Sophie Evans-Bannister

7 months ago

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 🩷

Amir Houshang Vatandoost

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

Great hosts!

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7 months ago

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7 months ago

Anto Anto

7 months ago

Excellent welcome, everything was perfect

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ZEYNEL UYGUN

8 months ago

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.

Kevin Bijo Cherian

8 months ago

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

elton dodds

8 months ago

Eric Cabbell

8 months ago

Sean K.

8 months ago

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!

Dante Florimonte

8 months ago

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!

荻原麻衣

8 months ago

Thank you for your flexible response.

규동

8 months ago

Multi

8 months ago

Vít Kubšta

8 months ago

Cozy stay, really good location, there is something going on every day+ free breakfast!!

Daniel Perez

8 months ago

Very clean and organized hostel. The host Asad is kind and organizes events everyday. I would definitely come back.

Patrick Chu

8 months ago

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.

Hieu Tran

8 months ago

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.

Wei San Hui

9 months ago

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.

Ocean Molina

9 months ago

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Lucas Pires

9 months ago

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

Mahsa Mir

9 months ago

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! 🌟

Giuliano Magnelli

9 months ago

It was a great experience!

이을순TV달콤이 보호자

9 months ago

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.

Sidney Johnson

9 months ago

Very clean hotel and friendly people.

이명준

9 months ago

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. ^^

Lucas Vico

9 months ago

Amazing stay and host asad

Elise Amerini

9 months ago

Tomás León

9 months ago

Kaio Queiroz

9 months ago

Excellent Experience!

Sophie P

9 months ago

랄라리

9 months ago

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.

Jean-Francis Mendy

9 months ago

Perfect

Chang Liu

9 months ago

Seok Lyu

9 months ago

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!

Neelam Singh

9 months ago

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.

Hero Startup - Arturo Coral

9 months ago

It was a nice night staying at the hostel, they surprised me with a welcome hamburger 😀

Naman Munot

9 months ago

Great place to make friends.

Big Win

9 months ago

Reetrakshi Gupta

9 months ago

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.

Shinle Wei

10 months ago

Zuzana Slabyhoudova

10 months ago

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.

Monika Chalmovská

10 months ago

Kind and helpful staff, excellent location, and immediate response and willingness to solve problems from the manager when issues arose

Marianna Manolioudaki

10 months ago

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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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.

Liola Siosi

10 months ago

Great Hostel. Good activities and fantastic location. Free breakfast and cooking area. Would stay again.

Nunia Brenda

10 months ago

Great stay. Lots of activities. Wonderful staff

Siosi Mele

10 months ago

Great place wonderful host, fun activities.
Asad was the highlight of my stay,very kind and hospitable.

Gabriela Ghans

10 months ago

I couldn’t have asked for a better first hostel experience!

Jorge Campo

10 months ago

YAA 2050

10 months ago

Asad was a helpful and the place was clean and had activities. Thanks.

emilianomelwyn dcunha

10 months ago

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!

許芳瑜 HSU FANG YU R46114185

10 months ago

Love this place so much! Highly recommend 😍

Zheng Cai (Jed)

10 months ago

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.

omar alahmadi

10 months ago

Asad is the best, thank you again

Kerem Aslan

10 months ago

Tom Wemelsfelder

10 months ago

8th권서영

11 months ago

It was so good!!

Sharon Lv

11 months ago

Eliška Vachalcová

11 months ago

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!

Andre Rubiano

11 months ago

Tabor Christensen

11 months ago

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ben B

11 months ago

li adrian

11 months ago

Asad was really hospitable and welcoming. Location was perfect.

Mark Walgreen

11 months ago

Mauricio Otárola Hernández

11 months ago

Ben East

11 months ago

It was a nice first Hostel experience!!

ferdinand pfab

11 months ago

SeongJin Son

11 months ago

Helaine Winograd

11 months ago

I love this place. 3rd time staying here. Kind, clean, friendly/sociable. Safe. Free communal breakfast.

Selly Tonini

11 months ago

Lauren Reed

11 months ago

The most garbage hostel experience ever! This hostel . Rude staff , rude people, disgusting room.

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Asad is so friendly and help me with everything! I really recommend that

thomas cheshire

11 months ago

utkarsh gupta

11 months ago

Michael Mandujano

11 months ago

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!

Mats Groß

11 months ago

Very welcoming

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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.

Laban Landes

12 months ago

Adrien Lloret

12 months ago

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.

Murat Cokak

12 months ago

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 .

语涵

12 months ago

Good place and the staff are very nice and helpful

Holly Frank

12 months ago

Matthieu Dupuis

12 months ago

Manon C

1 year ago

Very nice staff and safe hostel , thank you for everything !!! The bbq night on the rooftop was amazing

DK (Dokyu)

1 year ago

엘베없는 4층에 위치한 호스텔
여행자 간 소통은 꽤 있으며
ㅂㅕㄹ점 높은 이유는 ㅆㅓㄷㅏㄹ라고 부탁
센프란시스코 있는동안 몇군데 가봤는데
무튼 보정이 필요한 수치임
적정은 3.5내외

직원들은 친절하고 협조적이며
문여는 방법이 특이함(왓츠앱스로 공유받은 웹페이지 접속을하면 문이 열리고 새로고침으로 열수있음)

주변 치안은 좋으며 피어39까지 도보로 25분정도 걸림

17 C1710

1 year ago

Chill place has great charm, good for budget traveler, host is super nice, great location

Ray Groom

1 year ago

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.

Mara Platter

1 year ago

Azzum Naeem

1 year ago

Host is super chill. Place is quaint.

Andreas Gerasimow

1 year ago

Good Hostel

Alex Ong

1 year ago

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.

Vicente Iturbe

1 year ago

Stefanie Wegmann

1 year ago

Guy Dablin

1 year ago

Great place, friendly crowd and very helpful staff.

Radu Chiorean

1 year ago

really cool place, chill atmosphere and that rooftop terrace was absolutely everything. core memories created. free breakfast is always a plus.

Dora Espindola

1 year ago

Vlad Str

1 year ago

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!

Jérôme R.R.

1 year ago

Silvia Caradonna

1 year ago

Personale disponibilissimo, tornerei.

Umar -Chris Carter

1 year ago

Great overall service. Very hospitable and friendly service.

Руслан Шевченко

1 year ago

Good breakfast, best people working there! Amazing experience!

Antoine Aupy

1 year ago

I’ve spent an amazing time in this hostel ! Good location and cheap for San Francisco

ophet phimsipasom

1 year ago

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!!

Nicolas Fasseaux

1 year ago

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.

Gareth Szakos

1 year ago

Beds fine and clean, could maybe have more curtaining for privacy. Good central location. The care from staff was a highlight

Mauricio Lopez

1 year ago

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!!

Indrayani Yadav

1 year ago

Good experience

Mert Celik

1 year ago

Best Hostel ive ever stayed at, with an amazing host.

Max Sanchez

1 year ago

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.

Miguel Jabary

1 year ago

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.

ROY LIU

1 year ago

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.

Valentina

1 year ago

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.

강예원

1 year ago

Yukiko Kurihara

1 year ago

basith ayyar

1 year ago

Excellent... Especially staff... Clean and nice location.....

Jonathan Davies

1 year ago

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!

Le We

1 year ago

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!

Linnea Fischer

1 year ago

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 🏙️

Билигма Анандаева

1 year ago

Very hospitable staff. The location in Chinatown gives you the opportunity to walk everywhere, try Chinese cuisine.

Asha Agrawal

1 year ago

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.

Sara K

1 year ago

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.

Stuart Jones

1 year ago

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.

Charles

1 year ago

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.

Ray Miller

1 year ago

Great location. Super friendly staff. Clean, accommodating. Everyone very friendly. Will definitely recommend and stay here again.

Trung Dinh

1 year ago

Best price and location in town

Simas Zavistauskas

1 year ago

Onkar Patwardhan

1 year ago

Yongwho Lee

1 year ago

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.

montagne Laura

1 year ago

I recommend, impeccable welcome and service. calm and chill activities, ideal after a good walk in the city. close to chinatown, we eat well!

Will Johnson

1 year ago

For hostel standards very welcoming and inviting, chill atmosphere 👍

axel Maura

1 year ago

Vignarajan N

1 year ago

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!

Clare

2 years ago

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~

Tim Lee

2 years ago

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

Ming Martin Liu

2 years ago

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

fansairplane Zeng

2 years ago

The location of the hotel is very good, and the surrounding security is also good

Kevin Gutierrez cruz

2 years ago

A W

2 years ago

Had a great stay, definitely recommend.

lionel damm

2 years ago

Alex S.

2 years ago

Adnan Amin

2 years ago

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!

Paulo Nunes

2 years ago

Amazing! I love this place.

김희성

2 years ago

It was awesome experience for my first hostel in US!
Staffs and all parties were also nice!
I really appreciated for all your kindness

Rayane AIT KACI ARAB

2 years ago

Emine Ince

2 years ago

Excellent hostel! The atmosphere is warm, the staff are lovely, I absolutely recommend this place!!

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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

2 years ago

Great hostel. Cheap and accomodating. I was able to keep my stuff here while I was out

Jess W

2 years ago

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.

Clay Ryu

2 years ago

Gabriel Jiménez

2 years ago

Excellent place to hang out

Louise Bodé

2 years ago

Nice and calm hostel in San Francisco with locker for storing belongings. The staff is very helpful, thank you !

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Price was good and the desk staff was so kind that I stayed comfortably well.

Rand Marinho

2 years ago

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

rurō STUDIO

2 years ago

J M

2 years ago

Amazing host

Patrick Augusto

2 years ago

Robinson Bastilha

2 years ago

zhi tian

2 years ago

Abril Grotadaura Bujedo

2 years ago

t fu

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Super friendly staff, hosted different events for each night of the week, perfect for meeting others 👍

Thanks

DAEWON KIM (kitty)

2 years ago

Vaishnav Khade

2 years ago

Amazing place for a short stay. The staff very friendly and this place has an ambient atmosphere.

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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 .

Isis del Sol López López

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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.

林雅華

2 years ago

Love this place, I will definitely stay here whenever I come to San Francisco

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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.

Piyush Upadhyay

2 years ago

Awesome place and loved the vibes! 10/10 recommended

SURAj S.

2 years ago

Great experience !, this hostel has a central location, is cozy, and clean, and has a friendly, welcoming staff who are great hosts.

Ashok Shah

2 years ago

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.

Franck Raimbault

2 years ago

Michael Polios

2 years ago

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.

世古亮雅

2 years ago

staffs are so kind

Victor Santos

2 years ago

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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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

2 years ago

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!

Amon Mona

2 years ago

Magic Woman

2 years ago

Sofi Traveler

2 years ago

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.

Sumukh Channakeshava

2 years ago

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!

Lisa

2 years ago

Nikole Wanka

2 years ago

Thank you ITH !

Poli Damaso

2 years ago

bela andrade

2 years ago

Caio Henrique Fernandes

2 years ago

Gabriel Bernardo

2 years ago

Amanda Chalegre

2 years ago

Great place!

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

I had a wonderful time in this hostel. Thank you so much for those pleasant and relaxing days!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Teri Smith

2 years ago

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.

陳徐行（Mark）

2 years ago

Wholesome owners! Will definitely visit there in the future again!

Ashlynn Young

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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)

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

Great place! Amazing staff, comfy beds, good location. Definitely would come back

Aziz Ermatov

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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.

Mahmoud ABDALLA

2 years ago

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

2 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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!

Kat ie

4 years ago

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!

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

Great location, you can meet lot of nice people there and the staff/volonteers are very friendly, thank you !

Solo Traveller

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

Great place to meet people. In-house events every day. Very communal and chill.

Raymond Singh

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

Great hostel with great m, helpful staff - I left a jumper behind and the manager very kindly posted it on to me

Javier Pacheco

4 years ago

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

5 years ago

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.

Funky Toonies

5 years ago

Very nice and comfy beds & rooms... Nice guy at the desk ! Welcoming crew ! ☕🧇🥐😊🍵

David Diaz

5 years ago

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!

Azhi Coben

5 years ago

Great owners and super conditions
Thank you

JONATHAN Fernandez

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

Loved my experience here, the people were kind and was able to get to sleep easily.

Zed

5 years ago

Great location, friendly people, would totally stay again!

Rayshaun Nichols (GodSon)

5 years ago

Will never go back they look at color more than money... bro that was like a 100.000 years ago move on

Jephthah Woods

5 years ago

Doesn't answer door or phone wasted time going here

Jake Jhakra Borchardt

5 years ago

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

6 years ago

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

6 years ago

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

7 years ago

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

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