You can also book directly at the following SF hostels:

Amsterdam Hostel
Located on 739 Taylor Street, San Francisco, Amsterdam Hostel offers a 20% discount by booking directly

You can also book directly at the following SF hostels:

Adelaide Hostel
5 Isadora Duncan Lane
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(877) 359-1915

Green Tortoise
494 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 834-1000
Contact them directly for the best deals.

USA Hostels-San Francisco
711 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 651-8802

Union Square Backpacker's Hostel
70 Derby Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 775-7506

Our Guide to Lodging in San Francisco
San Francisco's foggy backstreets and stunning hilltop vistas make it one of the most beautiful cities on the west coast. The dimpled cityscape is home to immigrants from a bewildering variety of countries, and-not surprisingly-tourists come from just as far away each year to take in the sights. While everyday expenses shouldn't hurt your budget in SF, real estate has always been at a premium-find the best prices on hostels in San Francisco before you buy your ticket. Booking in advance helps you score better rates-while helping you set your budget.

Dining in the SF Bay Area is a real pleasure whether you plan to spend $5 or $50. Authentic Indian and Ethiopian lunch platters are delicious and filling options for the budget traveler, while those looking to splurge will find that San Francisco's high foodie population means you almost never end up paying for the table cloth. But just like you wouldn't drop serious dollars for dim sum without reading a review, it's a good idea to check the ratings of San Francisco hostels before you sign on the dotted line-doing so will help you avoid unpleasant surprises after check-in.

Most visitors to the City by the Bay, however, are pleasantly surprised at the caliber of arts and entertainment offerings. The San Francisco Symphony and Opera have tickets starting in the $15 - $20 range in the nosebleed section (experts say it sounds better up there anyway), and have programs appealing to both the aficionado and the merely curious. Truly the Paris of the West, this town astounds with galleries spanning from the MOMA to the de Young-all the same, with so much to see, you might not want to spend so much time inside.

Golden Gate Park has lots of daytime fun. Check out the Japanese garden, then rent roller skates, bicycles-even paddleboats shaped like ducks. Take a long ramble to explore. The parks is full of surprises-from bison to drum circles, you never quite know what's around the bend. If you plan on patronizing the many coffee carts, however, it'll pay to investigate the prices of potential hostels in San Francisco-all those hot dogs and espressos can really add up. For more free entertainment, consider walking the Golden Gate Bridge. The stroller dodging pays off when you reach the bay views on the other side.

Old Yerba Buena has fired the Beat and Hippie imaginations and has proved to be a safe haven for those who don't fit in anywhere else. See the counterculture on display: have brunch in the Castro, pick up some vinyl (both records and clothes) on Haight and stroll down to North Beach, taking in the golden dome of the Civic Center, Coit Tower and a shifting landscape of skyscrapers and Victorians. A trip to City Lights books is a great way to work up a thirst for Belgian beer tiki bar tropical cocktails. Cap off the night with a $5 show in a dive bar and collapse into bed (check ratings of San Francisco hostels to make sure that bed will be comfortable-you'll need it).

More SF Resources
San Francisco Vacation Official Visitors Site for San Francisco
San Francisco Attractions City Government Web site

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