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Close to SF Masonic Auditorium and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Chapter San Francisco - Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

A bunk bed with a ladder, numbered sections, and a suitcase on the floor.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a coat rack.

STANDARD FULL BED ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

A compact room with a bed, a wardrobe, and a patterned floor.

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

A single bed with white bedding and a wall-mounted fan in a dimly lit room.

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a black leather chair, a door with a glass panel, and a small plant.

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 8-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 8-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Private Room - 3-Bed Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

Private Room - Cabin for 2 people

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Private Room 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

Private Room 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in San Francisco, Chapter San Francisco - Hostel is in the city center. SF Masonic Auditorium and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • A trolley on a street with buildings and a tall building in the distance.
    Van Ness Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A building with a relief sculpture of soldiers and a dedication plaque.
    SF Masonic Auditorium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent historical building with a dome, surrounded by modern skyscrapers and a clear sky.
    San Francisco City Hall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Regency Ballroom
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great American Music Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop
    4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station
    5 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Haraz Coffee House
    1 min walk
  • Juniper
    4 min walk
  • Octavia
    4 min walk
  • Grubstake Diner
    4 min walk
  • El Lopo
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; USD 40 per day; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10
  • Towels fee: USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 25 mi (40.24 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapter San Francisco - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco - Hostel located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Van Ness Avenue, SF Masonic Auditorium, and San Francisco City Hall. Lombard Street and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 484 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check. Clean and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property many times and definitely recommend it at 100 %. No complaints. Super clean, affordable, good location and excellent staff . Muchas gracias 🙏❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay!!! I really loved all of the employees as well as guests. Such a great location to be able to get anywhere in the city. This is very centrally located!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Chapter. It was clean, organized, not crowded, quiet. I would stay again. The room was so cozy, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was clean and organized. I also loved the location. Very safe area, close to public transportation. Price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recommended !!! Good location near public transportation Friendly staff Hostel is really clean and well organized. Thank you so much Guys .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and even guests was very nice. The rooms and other amenities were also clean. I would reccomend for solo travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind friendly staff, really clean and easy to chick into.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great and convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay, good area
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like staying there , everything is close to me. The hostel is clean and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean space, the communication with staff was great when I needed it. Quiet, plenty of storage and room . I felt comfortable in the environment and the bus is close by , good location and close to stores and food places. As a female solo traveller I would stay here again in a heartbeat thank you :)
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Well located near downtown. Having a semi private room made a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Overall okay, the main issue was that one of the other members throughout the night would just pass gas and talk in their sleep. Another person just changed right in the open. Place is clean though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
1 night stay and since I arrived late, I like the ability to still be able to access the building. The room was a good size. I wasn’t that pleased about the shower room. I feel like you shouldn’t be able to see under the shower doors (privacy).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great people, nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Better than expected. Small and cozy. Didn't feel like I was living in an overcrowded space. Very good idea how they parcel out the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pretty okay hostel. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff available for most of the day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to clean up and to lay your head!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great modern hostle at a very reasonable price and providing all the basics. Good atmosphere and safe. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! I had the private cabin to myself so it was pretty quiet. Everything was also very clean and the staff were very friendly. It’s also very close to many restaurants and able to walk to bus stop close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is fantastic! Safe, clean and affordable. The staff were all amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025