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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel with a coffee shop, near Lombard Street

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Close to Union Square and Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco 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
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Premium cabin mixed room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Shared Premium cabin mixed room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in San Francisco, Chapter San Francisco is in the city center. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. 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

  • Henry Moore sculptur and City Hall
    Van Ness Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Francisco: il California Masonic Memorial Temple il 13 giugno 2010. Icona dell'architettura modernista di metà secolo, il tempio massonico California Memorial è stato progettato da Albert Roller
    SF Masonic Auditorium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Regency Ballroom
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • CPMC Van Ness Campus
    5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • El Lopo
    5 min walk
  • Grubstake Diner
    4 min walk
  • Octavia
    4 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Union Square
Close to Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Chapter San Francisco have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Property is also known as

Chapter Francisco Francisco
Chapter San Francisco San Francisco
Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station
Chapter San Francisco Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapter San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco?

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?

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

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Union Square, and Lombard Street. Moscone Convention Center and Pier 39 are also within 3 mi (5 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 Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 388 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner were in a pod here. It was both our first time staying in a hostel, which went great. First, it was easy to communicate with my personal phone by text message for codes and inquiries with staff. Second, this hostel may not be in the best of areas in SF, but me and my partner felt safe, as we avoided venturing out too late at night. Otherwise, our stay was comfortable and the communal bathrooms/showers stayed consistently clean thanks to housekeeping staff. Furthermore, our pod seemed quite soundproof, so any roommates in the pod next to us were unbothered and vice versa. Additionally, there was a storage room to put in our rental bikes, which was nice. Overall, it was a clean and very affordable stay for me and my partner. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located near downtown. Having a semi private room made a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, washrooms, showers, and lounge! Great location for exploring San Francisco. Street parking is free as long as you look carefully at the signs because cars get towed for not obeying the times allowed for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

K'von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lounge space is pretty small, but clean and efficient. Associate on ring bell was very helpful getting me set in. Bed space was nice and private. My best hostel experience yet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Cristine

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

8/10 Good

Mmesoma

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, everyone did their own thing and was respectful. Nice place to sleep in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to clean up and to lay your head!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first hostile. Very clean very nice very well maintained and safe. I like that you need codes for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel but extremely quiet. Very clean also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, quiet and safe. Thanks lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and perfect , Highly recommended!!! - Easy check - in and check out . - Everything is well organized. - All guests were very respectful. - Room , bed , sheets , locker and bathroom were extremely clean . - Near public transportation. This was amazing !!! Thank you so much guys . God bless you . Your amazing and hard work is appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is automated which makes checking in the out very efficient. Generally, I had a very comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and perfect , Highly recommended!!! - Easy check - in and check out . - Everything is well organized. - All guests were very respectful. - Room , bed , sheets , locker and bathroom were extremely clean . - Near public transportation. This was amazing !!! Thank you so much guys . God bless you . Your amazing and hard work is appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orkun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilets and shower facilities were clean. Pod style bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Safe place to stay in San Francisco and affordable. The entire hostel are clean and smells good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay in SF. The location, staff all ideal for having a hassle free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024