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Green Tortoise Backpackers

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Green Tortoise Backpackers

San Francisco's Favorite Party Hostel! The Green Tortoise Hostel has been a favorite of backpackers and travellers for decades.

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494 Broadway (Hostel)

USA Hostels San Francisco

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USA Hostels San Francisco

Ranked the #1 American hostel for June, July and August 2009! Stay in the center of San Francisco, just three blocks from Union Square!

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711 Post St. (Hostel)

Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

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Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

For some travellers the journey is more important than the destination and who you meet is more important than what you see. Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel was created for this type of traveller.

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680 Sacramento Street (Hostel)

Adelaide Hostel and Hotel

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Adelaide Hostel and Hotel

The Adelaide Hostel San Francisco has been chosen yet again as one of the ten best hostels in the world in April 2007 by hostels.

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5 Isadora Duncan (@ Post & Taylor) (Hostel)

HI-San Francisco Downtown (Union Square)

84%

HI-San Francisco Downtown (Union Square)

Hostelling International's San Francisco Downtown Hostel offers a first-rate location at a rock-bottom price!

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312 Mason Street (Hostel)

Dakota Hostel

83%

Dakota Hostel

All rooms in the Dakota Hotel/Hostel have private bathrooms, in room telephone, Satelite TV, fridge and microwave,free breakfast is provided every morning.

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606 Post Street (Hostel)

Globetrotters Inn

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Globetrotters Inn

5 Star Location Free Breakfast. Free internet and WiFi. We are the most Centrally located hostel in San Francisco. From the airport, you can take the subway to Powell St. Station which is a little more than one block from our door.

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225 Ellis St (Hostel)

H.I. San Francisco-City Center

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H.I. San Francisco-City Center

Hostelling International's San Francisco City Center Hostel is luxury living for backpackers! Formerly the Atherton Hotel, this newly renovated, 75-room hostel offers old San Francisco elegance with modern-day amenities.

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685 Ellis Street CA 94109 (Hostel)

HI-San Francisco-Fisherman's Wharf

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HI-San Francisco-Fisherman's Wharf

HI-San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is the first -- and most famous -- hostel in the 'City by the Bay.' This is the ideal choice for travelers who want to stay in a park setting with stunning views, but still have easy access to the city's urban delights.

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Building #240 Fort Mason (Hostel)

Encore Express Hotel/Hostel

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Encore Express Hotel/Hostel

The newly renovated Encore Express is centrally located near Van Ness and Union Square shopping districts. The Encore Express features guest rooms with a mix of dormitory accommodations, shared hall bath and private bath guest rooms.

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1353 Bush Street San Francisco CA (Hostel)

Amsterdam Hostel

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Amsterdam Hostel

*******STAY FREE ******* AAE Hostels operates 3 hostels and hotels in San Francisco, this location is currently accepting 'work n stay free ' applicants.

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749 Taylor Street (Hostel)

Elements Hostel

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Elements Hostel

We are the recipient of the National Geographic Travelers magazine 10 best places to stay award for 2005!! Welcome to San Francisco's newest hostel in the city's warmest neighborhood.

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2524 Mission Street (Hostel)

Union Square Backpacker's Hostel

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Union Square Backpacker's Hostel

Please allow us to delight you with our array of newly added services and an improved experience. We are a clean and cozy hostel in the heart of the city close to Union Square, with easy access to transportation as well as tourist spots.

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70 Derby Lane (@ geary on taylor) (Hostel)

El Capitan Hotel

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El Capitan Hotel

If you are looking for accommodation in San Francisco then why not stay at El Capitan with its wide range of quality facilities at cheap prices!

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2361 Mission Street (Hostel)

AAE S.F. European Hostel

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AAE S.F. European Hostel

Newly renovated and Grand Opening Sept 09. AAE Hostels 3rd hostel in SF with our cheapest prices. Airport Shuttles, Private Rooms for $59 and great location...make this your best deal in San Francisco Welcome...AAE S.F.

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761 Minna Street (Hostel)

Han's Union Square Hostel

Han's Union Square Hostel

Our motto is simple. Providing budget travelers from all over the world with REALLY CLEAN and COMFORTABLE rooms and environment for affordable price.

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411 O'farrell St (Hostel)

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USA Hostels San Francisco

USA Hostels San Francisco

Great place located in downtown San Francisco. The staff are all friendly and helpful. My only complaint would be that when we checked out, our flight leaving SF was only in the evening, so we left our luggage in the luggage storage facility that they provided while we went out on our final shopping spree. ... more

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5
El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

It's the lousiest place I have stayed in SF... In second day, I changed my hotel selection immediately to HI.... The tour desk person is rude, and the place is smelly also.. ... more

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1
El Capitan Hotel

El Capitan Hotel

At first glance the place is rather run-down, old and slightly smelly. But in fact the rooms were nice, the shared toilets was all good and the people working there was friendly and helpful. All in all a nice place to stay in San Fran, when travelling on a low budget. ... more

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3

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