The staff was incredibly helpful and saved the day when I needed assistance. I can't thank them…read moreenough! If you are looking for a hostel with a warm, social, and welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be!

Nice stay.. Cleen rooms.. Good staffs... Very friendly manager and wondeful location, next to…read morechinatown, great food. Also clsoecto little italy ..

Is now discriminating against every one who is over the age of 30…read more The person I spoke on the phone (while trying to confirm my check in time and reservation) claimed they have some online policy (about students only) that we are supposed to see from google maps or priceline. discrimination does not deserve a single star.

It was dirty and run down.The staff was pleasant and helpful it just wasn't secure or niceread more

I love this hostel. Been staying here for over ten years when I visit San Fran and it never fails…read moreto exceed my expectations.

Stayed here for a long 4th of July weekend and had a blast! All female 4 bed room, has heating and…read morethen uts just cool enough to open the windows and turn on a fan so no ac needed (but building still has it). I thought the common room was a fantastic way to make friends, especially with $1 beer nights (bad beer, but for $1 cant complain). My only thing is that it claims to be a part hostel but there are literal families with kids here.....super uncomfy......and then the evening events arent that fun. I showed up for the acrobatic show, where it says they get you a deal on $90 tickets for only $20 and then you hage to buy 2 items (so you pay like $40 or $50 total, but I found out you can just buy $20 tickets to the show and not be forced to buy other food items. Just felt kind of scammed. Otherwise, I had a great time, loved that storing luggage was free on checkout day, and I made some great friends!

They banned me my fiance and my brother because sum drunk resident gave my brother a guitar that…read morebelonged to the hotel even tho me and my fiance had nothing to do with it also my brother had no i idea that it wasnt the guys personal guitar skip 2 years later its just me and my lady we come back while my wife is pregnant and find out were banned and all the hotel were sold out that night during winter we tried talking to them about the situation but they didn't try to help us at all or listen to us and the guy had a attitude for no reason some Hotel truly a one-star experience also I thought I'd let you guys in on a little secret they'll tell you a rooms sold out just to save it for a person who may pay more for it I found that out prior to these events because I stayed there before this or deal even happened for months on end

A few different times this hostel has availability listed online that does not accurately reflect…read moreactual availability and the HI site allows you to book the room, even though everything is booked. Also the HI needs to stop hiring kids to run their hostels. Professionalism used to mean something.

The Metro is an old Victorian hotel, redone for your comfort, but keeping its cool style. There is…read morenot another hotel like this in the area. It is sort of Midtown, I think of it has the Haight area. They have a killer Italian eatery downstairs. You want to try that. It is within walking distance to the Golden Gate Park and great shops and food. The rooms are so pretty and they are spotless. The beds are great and the rooms are not huge, but you won't care. I don't think they have AC. I did not need it, we had a fan, but I would ask about it in the summer months. It has everything you need and the staff is wonderful. They will guide you to where ever you want to go. There is so much to do right around there. The prices are fair. I loved the little seating area we had with great Victorian chairs.

This place is an absolute gem!!! It's super cute, incredibly clean and wonderful front desk staff…read more We didn't have a car and everything is walking distance with plenty of kid friendly restaurants as well as bars and nice restaurants. Can't wait to come back and stay here again.

In a great location, clean, and easy to access. The front door uses a passcode, and you'll need an…read moreapp to unlock your room. There have been a few times when the app didn't work, but the concierge was very helpful in getting us in quickly. The rooms can be a bit chilly, though that's pretty common in San Francisco since many places don't have strong heating or air conditioning.

Absolutely horrible experience--please note that staying here comes with hidden costs!…read more I was looking forward to staying here because of the location and cheap price; $80/night in SF over the weekend is definitely a hard find. However, from the very beginning to end ranged from confusion, annoyance, to plain nightmare. The check in process was confusing and and cumbersome. I was given no check in information, and there was no front desk. The intercom at the front door did not even work, and I had to call their actual "front desk" who apparently said they did not have my information on file and made me go through these annoying steps just to find my hotel room key in a lock box. The most frustrating and nightmarish experience came the next day when I lost the hotel room key (a physical key). I called the "front desk" several times but received no answer then finally got one after about 10 minutes. When I told the man at the "front desk," he told that he would have to speak to the housekeeper. After waiting for another 10 minutes, he informed me that I would be getting fined $200 for the lost room key, which is plain ridiculous, since they didn't have a replacement key (other than the housekeeper's key). I understand a $25 or $50 fee for a lost key but $200 for a freaking key???! After waiting for about 40 minutes total, he finally walked over with my replacement key and begged me not to lose it since that would mean the housekeeper can't even get in (how laughable). What's worse was that the other guests were able to use their phone or a passcode to get in since all the room had e-locks. When I asked the man at the "front desk" why I needed a physical key, he said that not all of the e-locks were working--including the one for my room. What a load BS. A horribly dingy hotel that can't even get its most basic sh*t together. Stay at this incompetently run hotel at your own risk or better yet find much better options.

This hotel was at a great price and in a great location for our trip. WARNING: The rooms do not…read morecome with restrooms, so you will have to share restrooms and showers, but they are private and lock. We wish we knew that before, but it did not bother us, as it was clean and private. Plus at least there was a sink in our room. You shouldn't spend much time in your hotel when visiting, so I think this is a great option. There is always some one at the desk if you have any issues as well. For more information, check out our blog. https://kasventures.org/2019/09/29/how-to-visit-san-francisco-on-the-ultimate-budget/

You are paying 70 dollars a night for a hotel in SF. The room was fine. The bathrooms were shared…read morebut super clean. Room was hot on the third floor but asked for a fan and they brought one right up. Staff was nice. For 70 bucks a night, it was great. Bed was comfy. Shower was hot and had excellent water pressure. Would stay here again. X

Excellent location, felt safe. Short walking distance to various destinations, like pier 39,…read moremarina, etc. The hotel is a mix of hostel and hotel. The building is old, but it's well maintained, clean and safe. I rented a room with private bathroom that happened to be on the 3rd floor. It was a spacious room, with 1 queen bed, a bunk bed (for 2), small fridge, TV, safe box. It's quiet at night, with comfortable bed mattress. The free breakfast and free parking are awesome amenities. The breakfast is simple, but better than many continental breakfasts from chain hotels (there are fresh donuts, coffee, orange juice, yogurt) until 9am. Two covered parking lot in the same building, elevator accessible. Service desk personnel was friendly and casual. The check-in desk closes at 2am (call to get updated information) Note that the hotel's website states that they don't accept guests from local address. If you leave in or near San Francisco, call to make sure you'll be accepted

SAFETY VIOLATION: DO NOT BOOK - Guest Room Lacks Required Interior Lock…read more Booked Samesun San Francisco for July 19-21, 2026, but discovered a serious safety defect that forced me to cancel and book a different hotel. Critical Issue: The guest room has NO functioning interior lock or deadbolt. While the door locks from outside with a keycard, there is NO way to lock the door from inside. This is a direct violation of California Building Code Section 1004A, which requires all hotel guest rooms to have interior locks for guest privacy and safety. What This Means: - Anyone with a keycard or access code can enter anytime - Staff can enter without permission - Other guests could potentially access your room - Your belongings are not secure - You cannot ensure personal safety or privacy How Samesun Responded: When I reported this immediately upon arrival, the front desk refused to: - Fix the lock - Provide an alternative room with proper locks - Offer any accommodation or refund They claimed all rooms lack interior locks and this is "not a safety concern." This is false. California law is clear: interior locks are mandatory, not optional. Why Solo Travelers Should Know: This is especially dangerous for women traveling alone. You cannot secure your room. This is not a minor inconvenience--it's a serious security risk that violates state law. Airbnb's Response: When I contacted Airbnb support, they initially dismissed this as "not a safety concern." This is legally incorrect. Airbnb has not taken action against this property. Building Code Violation: Samesun San Francisco is operating in violation of mandatory California Building Code Section 1004A. This property should be investigated by the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection. My Recommendation: Do NOT book here, especially if traveling solo as a woman. Do not expect management to take guest safety seriously. The property does not meet California's mandatory safety requirements. I have filed complaints with the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection regarding this code violation. unsafe hotel, security risk, building code violation, no door lock, not safe for solo travelers, women's safety, San Francisco hotels

Beautiful. I travel a lot and look for affordable, safe, clean place to stay. I only planned to…read morestay a week, but because of my job, I had to extend for a month. Nice to know it's a long term stay because I didn't know. The worker/host understood and was able to keep my pod for the entire stay. No problems. It's close to many restaurants and easy to get around. But when I didn't go out for food, it was nice to be able to warm up my leftovers and cook if I wanted to. I for the most part did my own dishes but the staff offered to help. I thought that was cool. The staff was nice and accommodating. Bathrooms were clean. That to me is important. And sleep (because I travel so much) also very important. It was quiet. I was not disturbed. Would definitely recommend and stay again when I'm in the Bay Area.

This is the Pod Share in Marina District in San Francisco. I stayed here for 1 night and it's one…read moreof the nicer neighborhoods in SF. Let's go through pros and cons and why the 1 star off. If you're a low budget traveler, bring your own power bank and don't need to plug in a laptop or work from cafes, then this will work for you. It's about $35 a night here on a weekday. Pros: 1. Great location at Marina District. Walkable to many northern parks and Marina District shopping/dining area. Walkable to many coffee shops and Body Temp Yoga...there were several yoga studios nearby. 2. Clean, cool, fresh vibe. It was spacious and had lots of light. 3. Outdoor garden - to relax, smoke. There is a pond and the sound of running water is so relaxing. Looks like some cruiser bikes were there either for you to borrow...not sure. 4. The common dresser area had alot of amenities such as sunblock, hair spray, aloe if you get sunburned, deodorant, hair gel, lotion, face lotion, etc. 5. Safe - the neighborhood and the tenants/guests seemed nice 6. TV at each pod - don't know if it works, I didn't use 7. Upstairs conference room for working, taking calls, I saw someone gaming in there. Also there is a TV couch lounge to work or take calls. Cons: 1. Can't really work here unless you bring your own power. Most of the POWER OUTLETS and USB OUTLETS DO NOT WORK. I tried all in the common downstairs work area, and plugged into a few empty pods that were not mine. Tried the sofa/tv room upstairs as well. One USB outlet worked in common downstairs area. 2. There are 17 pods (beds) and 2 bathrooms. If you are waking up from 5:45a to 9:30a, you will have to wait. When I stayed, only 10 or 11 pods were occupied, and the bathroom was not accessible. I booked a yoga class nearby at Body Temp Yoga (ashtanga style). It's a 3 minute walk, just use restroom there, or figure something else out. 3. Only 1 shower inside the gender neutral restroom. There were perhaps one person who smelled of BO, like they didn't shower for a long time, and you can smell them 15 feet away. Not the fault of the Sharepod. 4. If you check in after 10p, all the lights are out. If you check in after 11pm, there are additional procedures. Just keep it in mind. 5. Parking - didn't see a parking lot. I took BART and rideshares, so not a problem for me. 6. You're in a big open room with 17 people. I rather have a place like Orange Hostel, where its 4 females to a room and 4 persons share 1 restroom. They wake up at 5:45a. If you're a light sleeper, this will not work for you. I'm a heavy sleeper and I woke up. 7. Last thing, the blanket was so small it covered only half my body. Use your coat to cover the other half. lol. At least they ran the heat in the beginning of the night and the place ran warm (even for me who likes hot yoga). It may get chilly in winter, so bring you wool layers and socks. Will I stay here again? For the location maybe. If I can figure a better power outlet situation to charge laptop and cell phone, and access to restroom. Also, I like being closer and walkable to Financial District and Chinatown.

Hostel offers shared bedrooms ..means traveling students no kids ..called "European hostel" for…read morewhat reasons ..travel dorm ...San Francisco sunny and easy to access ..old fashioned ..not called a hotel ..same purpose extra: there is a rooftop view and terrace...ragged but spectacular rooftop...homey house kitchen and cabin wood...cabin sized hostel...rooftop has an abandoned bedroom to see..404 haha

Unprofessional Manager / Horrible Customer Service…read more I stayed at European Hostel in San Francisco (SoMa area) and had a very disappointing experience because of the customer service and management. After working a 9-hour overnight shift, I received a phone call from the manager at around 10. Instead of speaking respectfully, he insisted yelling at me over the phone about their policies and claim I broke policy and threaten me Regardless of their rules, calling a guest at 9am and speaking to them aggressively is completely unacceptable and unprofessional. If there was an issue with my stay, it could have been handled calmly. I then arrived to check out after staying there already for 2 nights he proceeds to inform me that I broke the policy rules overstaying my visit. To which I asked him why not address me about when I checked in two days previously. He then proceeded to yell at me aggressively not have a respectful tone and give me the respect to have a conversation man to man. But instead act like a child and yell and cut me off while I was talking thinking I was trying to argue with him. He Then added he had proof so when I asked him for his proof that I knew I was wrong and intentionally over stayed my visit he kept telling me why should I show you and kept ordering me to leave instead of doubling down. The way the manager handled the situation was disrespectful and made me feel uncomfortable. I would not recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a peaceful stay or respectful staff. The customer service here was one of the worst I've experienced.