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Reviews of Amsterdam Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

749 Taylor Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States

#159 of 225 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 829 hostel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    6.0
    Has potential but falls short
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Have stayed here 4 times and for a single room in the heart of San Francisco it's an excellent value. Staff friendly, clean room, good bed, shower etc. If only it weren't so loud it would be great! The doors of the rooms slam so you hear that every time someone comes/goes. Noise from above-sounds like someone moving furniture, very disruptive. I didn't get good sleep even though the bed was comfortable. A pity.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    cheap but good, you get what you pay for.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    an affordable option for a quick stay in san francisco, it has a very good relationship of quality vs value.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not hair dryer in the room, they didn't clean in all our stay. You have to leave a deposit for the keys of 20$ in cash. The lobby was smelly and you could hear everything from the neighbors and people in the corridor.

    The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good hostel

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Common areas were below average. Lounge was a den and kitchen/eating area wasn’t that clean. Staff weren’t that warm. Overall, was pleasant enough, good spot to book a room and then see SF. If you’re looking for a community feeling, look elsewhere.

    Rooms were generous and comfortable. Good location also, walking distance from a lot good eating spots and site seeing spots

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    7.0
    Decent place to stay and great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Each room had a private bathroom and its in a great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    7.0
    It’s central location and the staff was nice.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish they had curtains for your bunk.

    I liked the location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    7.0
    A convenient location for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hostel was quite noisy, with people moving around to the kitchen and lounge. Our room was down stairs, so wouldn’t be suitable for people with mobility issues.

    This is a backpackers hostel. We had a private room with ensuite which was clean and compact. The location is right n the centre of town , a block from Union Square. Lots of good cafes and restaurants nearby. Transport is easy to get to.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t really clean and the lighting was pretty bad in the room. Plus no air con. And the windows didn’t close

    The bathroom was very good and the staff was very nice!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    8.0
    You get what you paid for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very noisy guests.

    Very convenient to major location in downtown San Francisco.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Great location, but noise made it hard to rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The noise was an issue. I understand that it’s a hostel, and some rooms are shared, but we were on the first floor, and we could hear people stomping and jumping at night, which made it difficult to rest. The same happened with people walking through the hallways late at night. The cleaning starts early, and the loud noise also woke us up. I understand cleaning, but the rest comes down to people being respectful of others' time.

    The hotel’s location is the best, just 5 minutes from Union Square and 7 from Chinatown. There are also many food shops nearby. The room size was very comfortable, and the bathroom was great too. Additionally, they have a kitchen, laundry, and other shared spaces on the lower floor. We enjoyed how close everything was, and several buses stop nearby, connecting you with the city.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The way to the rooms is not with elevators, cos you'll need to take the stairs up first. They're not organized -- the beds are not assigned. For me with medical conditions, they ignored my request for a lower bed.

    Wifi works.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 6-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were a bit uncomfortable

    Who greeted us was very nice, the bathrooms remained clean and the location was good.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room heaters weren't working at night for some reason. The bathroom at the lobby needs to be cleaned more. But the bathroom in the room was fine #2. There is no parking in the hotel. You will need to park outside on the road or pay for parking.

    The location is great. The hotel wasn't bad for the price. It was good enough for a few days.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    6.0
    Good for students and its affordability, staff is good at gaslighting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The intense desire for inauthentic and increased action like the keycard not working to let me in the front door to which they front desk buzzed me in and then proceeds to tell me that its working correctly, when I came back downstairs after not being let in to my room on the 4th floor

    I found most of the staff, along with the guests they fraternised/conspired with were more concerned with deeming me what they considered "high" which I found was just justification for their ill treatment which included following me to the bathroom and standing outside and talking my door when I had a a private room, even as much as sitting and starting profusely as I sat in common areas or after I came back inside from smoking in the front near their entracne/stoop

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    rate was high compared with similar elsewhere

    help full people working there. quiet and safe.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good value for money

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As advertised. It’s close enough to attractions and transport. Staff were helpful

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good budget hostel with good location and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room is for 4 people and only has natural ventilation. It gets stuffy at night.

    Good location and clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Due to rain, water came to insider rooms though they fixed it quickly but because of it, room was a bit smelly

    Nice location, good services!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is perfect I stayed there twice

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is perfect, walking distance from many interesting places and easy to get public transportation.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    6.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very loud, you are not able to sleap well

    Very good location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    6.0
    Staffs were not friendly. It seemed they were angry all the time. A lot of homeless in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff, neighborhood

    Location, Common Area

    Stayed in October 2024

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