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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Lombard Street

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Chapter San Francisco puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lombard Street and Moscone Convention Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Pistachio Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Victorian hostel is also just a 5-minute drive from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Union Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 4 minutes and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Offsite parking available
The current price is $54
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

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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

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

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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

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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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (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

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female 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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (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

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed)

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (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

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

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin 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 Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

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

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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

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female 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

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Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - 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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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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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

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

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin 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 Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oracle Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 36 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 42 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 46 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Bruno Station - 18 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 18 min drive
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • California St & Polk St Stop - 6 min walk
  • California St & Larkin St Stop - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grubstake - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limoncello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octavia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ben Thai Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lombard Street and Moscone Convention Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Pistachio Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Victorian hostel is also just a 5-minute drive from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Union Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 4 minutes and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
    • Offsite parking within 1100 ft (USD 40 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight; reservations required
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • All-in-one washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired internet

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared accommodations
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Pistachio Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 0.00 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Towels are available for an extra charge of USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry facilities are available for an extra charge of USD 10

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
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. 
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 812979298

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

Are pets allowed at Chapter San Francisco?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chapter San Francisco?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Chapter San Francisco?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Chapter San Francisco like?

Chapter San Francisco is in Western Addition, a short 4-minute walk from California St & Van Ness Ave Stop and 19 minutes' walk from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

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Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay, good area
Dennis, 28-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Safe place to stay in San Francisco and affordable. The entire hostel are clean and smells good.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing value, great hostel

Amazing hostel, lovely staff and so many amenities (microwave, hob, kettle, toaster, etc). Really clean and modern, and close to lots of public transport. The sleep pods were really nice too. Absolute steal for the price!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Like all hostels, it had the lingering smell of feet. Sleeping pods in the room gives a nice sense of privacy and safety
Rob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay!

Great stay and staff!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place is fantastic! Safe, clean and affordable. The staff were all amazing.
Kim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Early check outs but otherwise great experience

I loved Chapter. It’s in a great location, it’s easily accessible by public transit, and very clean. I dare say this is one of the cleanest hotels I’ve ever stayed at (and for my job, I’m in a couple every week for the last decade) even tho it’s a hostel. I would stay there again and recommend to solo traveling friends
Willie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff, great facilities
Zachary, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time staying in a hostel and I can only hope that all my future hostel experiences are like this one! The rooms, bathrooms, and showers were super clean. I also really liked how the bathrooms were individual and not stalls, so it did give a bit of privacy. It’s in a very walkable area but there is also public transportation very close by. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Andrea, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Chapter SF was the nicest hostel I’ve stayed at in the US, very clean and quiet.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hostels ive ever been to. Managed so perfectly and everything is so well done. The curtain covered beds almost make you feel like youre not surrounded by so many other people.
Sohan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The ambiance was nice. The price is crazy even for the laundry
Jeremie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Bi Yue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feel like with a limited budget

When I arrived I was checking in the staff was so welcoming and friendly. Answered to all my queries while stay. They also kept checking if everything is alright and if I’m staying with comfort.
Haris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find and closed to public transportation
Harold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super Duper

Easy semi private pod room within a room. Felt safe and inexpensive in a solid area.
Bryan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great , staff very helpful
Neda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, quiet and perfect spot in town.
Isabelle, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect place to stay in SF. The location, staff all ideal for having a hassle free stay.
Danut, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great establishment to have a good time.
Sabrina, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Very friendly staff. There could be some extra amenities like a larger blankets and some small details to improve, but the place is great. Cafeteria in the same building and a market across the street. Recommended
Juan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Regular hostel, nice
Tomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

This was my first time in San Francisco, didn't know much about the area, but being in the center of it all I'd explore one side of the city and come back to relax in my pod. People were respectful of privacy, had recommendations of places to eat/tour, and we're very welcoming. In the morning, several bathrooms/showers to choose from and always clean and ready to use. I even lost my watch, but graciously found it at the front desk. The fridge and lounge are is comfortable to stay and relax as one plans their day. I'd fill up my bottle on the filtered water every chance I got as I'm always hydrating. The bed is firm, but once you settle in it's nice to sleep in. Bring a cozy blanket. The laundry room does a charge, but I'm willing to pay as you don't have to leave the area and can just wait till it's all done. Had an amazing time during my vacation and would highly recommend and come back to stay.
Ronald, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet neighborhood around the hostel. Had privacy even in the shared room.
Moshe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Highly recommend.
Younghyun, 14-night trip