749 Taylor Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
#159 of 225 hotels in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 829 hostel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 4, 2025
Daisy
United StatesHave 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
Viajero93
Colombiaan 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
Carla
SpainNot 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
Usman
PakistanGood hostel
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Jack
AustraliaCommon 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
Jasmine
United StatesEach room had a private bathroom and its in a great location.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Chalondra
United StatesI wish they had curtains for your bunk.
I liked the location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Dawn
United StatesThe 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
Ramneek
AustraliaIt 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
Elis
PhilippinesVery noisy guests.
Very convenient to major location in downtown San Francisco.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Milka
ArgentinaThe 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
Elizabeth
GermanyThe 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
Hannia
United StatesThe 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
Sam
United StatesThe 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
Chilton
United StatesThe 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
John
Australiarate was high compared with similar elsewhere
help full people working there. quiet and safe.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 7, 2024
Sarah
New ZealandGood value for money
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Samuel
United StatesAs advertised. It’s close enough to attractions and transport. Staff were helpful
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Eldon
AustraliaThe 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
Shafaq
PakistanDue 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
Ezanini
BrazilLocation is perfect I stayed there twice
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Ezanini
BrazilThe location is perfect, walking distance from many interesting places and easy to get public transportation.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Éva
HungaryVery loud, you are not able to sleap well
Very good location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Karankorn
ThailandStaff, neighborhood
Location, Common Area
Stayed in October 2024
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