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Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Exterior
Interior detail
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Regency Ballroom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fridge in a common area, concierge services and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel offers 40 shared accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This San Francisco hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Chapter San Francisco - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Van Ness Avenue. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the café
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lombard Street and a few minutes from Moscone Convention Center
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of Chapter San Francisco - Hostel was completed in January 2023.

This Victorian San Francisco hostel is smoke free.

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

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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 accommodation

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 436 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect cot what we needed which was very basic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Psalms

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, quiet, and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Niklas Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, convenient located, just a little cold
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and relax. Professional staff and services.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami

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

10/10 Excellent

SiuKi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well maintained. Sufficient amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

10/10 Excellent

Avishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DUY KHUONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Amenities
Clean and 2 blocks from Whole Foods grocery stor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IVY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room, shared bathrooms, and kitchen are spotless. I’m very impressed. The hallway is a little bit smelly. And room temperatures were lower than I like. Other than that, I will come back again perhaps when it’s not raining and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

TY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked to change the dates of stay days before check in and they didn’t allow it. They’re also extremely difficult to get a hold of. Just a warning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Happy traveling

My stay was clean, comfortable, quiet, with nice thick white towels, and a convenient location, with a nice lounge and friendly smiling staff. For me, it was ideal for my solo traveling purposes at a great price point
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in SF
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Ca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy access. Although I would never do the bunk bed again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel I’ve been to so far. Clean, private (for a hostel) and budget friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025