San Francisco - Hostel - San Francisco International Hostel
140 Mason street , San Francisco, USA
About San Francisco International Hostel
The best location right by Union Square. Quick access to public transportation, including Muni.
Only 2 Minutes walking distance to Powel subway station, Powel Cable car station - (You will see how the cable car makes a turnaround on the turn table).
Easy access to Chinatown and SOMA, in a vibrant neighborhood filled with clubs, restaurants, bars, theaters, and art galleries.
A recently renovated hostel, with 6 floors and a window roof.
If you are a US national, you must have student ID to check in
FREE computer access with internet
FREE phone calls to anywhere in USA and Canada
FREE premise wide WiFi
FREE laundry powder
FREE use of hairdryers
FREE secure post-check-out luggage storage
FREE tea & coffee
FREE dvd watching
And more freebies...
PLUS:
- Fully equipped kitchen, stove tops, refrigerators, freezers.
- social activities, parties, etc.
- reading lounge
- game room, dancing room, meeting room
- No curfew
- The only hostel in the USA with Valet parking at $15 per day.
-Among the best deals on sightseeing tours
Amenities
- Bicycle Hire
- Wheelchair Friendly
- Linen Included
- Bar
- Luggage Storage
- Swimming Pool
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Travel Desk/Travel Info
- Common Room
- Lift / Elevator
- Bike Parking
- Breakfast Not Included
- 24 Hour Check In
Important Information
Prices- Taxes included. No additonal taxes.
A spacious full equipped kitchen and dining area
24 hour reception
Friendly and helpful staff!
A refundable key deposit of $5 is required at check-in (payable in cash only).
If you are a US national, you must have student ID to check in
San Francisco International hostel caters almost exclusively to foreign travelers and students from all of the world.
Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
** Cancellation Policy **
1. Cancellations must be received at least 24 hours in advance.
2. Reservation cancellations that are made within 24 hours of the reserved start date will incur a 1 nights charge equal to the active daily rate of the room or dorm bed that you have reserved.
3. Reservation cancellations that are made on or after the reserved start date will incur a charge equal to the cost of the entire reserved stay, based on the active daily rate of the room or dorm bed that you reserved.
Note about Internet Rates:
Our internet rates are honored only by FIRST TIME bookers. In other words, we do not honor subsequent online bookings by guests who're already checked in with us. A walk-in rate applies to all subsequent payments.
Address
140 Mason street , San Francisco, USA
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Directions
FROM THE AIRPORT
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO), take the BART train to Powell station.
From Oakland Int'l Airport (OAK), take the Air BART shuttle bus, and transfer to BART to the Powell station.
From street level, walk 1 block west on Eddy street and turn right on Mason Street. The hostel (former Olympic Hotel) is on the right hand side on Mason st. It should take about a 1 minute to walk from Powell Bart to the San Francisco International Hostel.
By airport shuttle: From San Francisco Int'l Airport, Lorrie's Airport Service offers a discounted rate of $13 per person. From Oakland Int'l Airport, Super Shuttle service is available but reservations are recommended.
FROM THE AMTRAK TRAIN STATION
From the Oakland or Emeryville stations, take Amtrak shuttle bus to the Ferry Building (at Mission Street and the Embarcadero). Take MUNI Metro train from the Embarcadero station (near the Embarcadero terminal) to the Powell Street station.
When you reach street level, just walk 1 block west on Eddy Street and turn right on Mason Street, The hostel (former be Olympic Hotel) is on the right hand side. It takes less 1 minute from station to San Francisco International Hostel.
FROM THE TRANBAY/GREYHOUND TERMINAL
Take MUNI bus &�� from the Trans bay Terminal to the Geary/Powell stop. Walk 1 block west on Geary, and turn left on Mason Street. We're between Ellis st and Eddy st.
BY CAR
We have loading zone right in front of the hostel entrance. When you arrive Hostel you will see our loading zone (the curb is painted in white) and you can Park your car for a while here. After you Check In the hostel staff can direct you to nearby long-term, discount parking.
"Directions were good and Prices super low! Thx." ~ Jowar, New Delhi
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Traveller's reviews and ratings
Positive: Good atmosphere it is really not expensive very well located the sofa on the first floor for people who want to surf with their PC access WiFi free access to a free PC for those who do not have track of dance and DJ every night free beer every evening negative: the cleanliness of bathroom (it is livable but can do easily better) to be awaken to 9 h p.m. for free beer...
Beds in not very good condition (some squealing) the sheet did not appear to be washing O_O
By Sebastien | The 07-28-2011
Very good and very good atmosphere. Report quality / correct price for the rooms.
By Benjamin | The 06-21-2011