312 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
1 (415) 788-5604
Google Map
Rooms & Rates

News

Posted by jessica on

How to Celebrate Sleep For Peace With Northwest Hostels

HI USA’s annual Sleep For Peace celebrations shine a light on our mission to inspire a better understanding of people, places and cultures through travel and, specifically, through staying at our hostels. Each year, to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, our hostels host a series of events which emphasize this mission and bring our guests together to take part in a variety of peace-building activities.

Posted by jessica on

5 Festivals in California in September near HI USA Hostels

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still an abundance of fun and excitement to be had. September is a great month for festivals in California: whether you’re looking to feast on the fall harvests or to catch the last bit of outdoor music fever before it gets too cold, it’s likely happening in this part of the world. Best of all, you can stay at one of our HI USA hostels so you save on accommodation while meeting like-minded revelers before and after the festivities.

Posted by Tee on

Biking the Golden Gate Bridge with HI San Francisco Hostels

Part of the magic of staying at a HI USA hostel is that you get to do and see things in a new city that go above and beyond the typical tourist experience. Whether it’s on a walking tour that takes you through the underrated streets of a local neighborhood, or from the seat of a bicycle across the city, you get to see a new perspective of a beloved place.

Posted by jessica on

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel – Then and Now

It’s an ordinary Tuesday and the lobby at HI San Francisco Downtown hostel is lively with the sound of visitors checking out with big smiles and thank yous at the front desk. Others are sitting on comfortable couches waiting for the hostel’s famous bike ride around the city and across the Golden Gate Bridge to begin, while a few are asking one of the front desk staff for directions to the best sandwich shop in town.

Posted by jessica on

5 Cool Things to Do Within Walking Distance of HI SF Downtown

san francisco murals

Travelers love to stay at HI San Francisco Downtown hostel because it’s situated in the very heart of the City by the Bay, making it an excellent base for getting to know the ins and outs like a local while also seeing the big sights. All you have to do is gather a group of fellow wanderers (breakfast is prime plan-making time at any hostel) and take to the streets. Need a little guidance?

Posted by Tee on

HI USA Explore the World Scholarships Awarded in the Bay Area

The Explore the World scholarship was created because HI USA believes travel should be as much about making a difference in the places we visit as it is about exploring those places. We also believe that travel should be accessible to everyone, and shouldn’t be limited because of the cost involved. These travel scholarships are just one part of our commitment to inspire a new generation of travelers by supporting their big dreams to better the planet.

Pages