Pacific Tradewinds Hostel has an atmosphere that is welcoming and personal. Guests tell us the feeling here is like visiting friends rather than impersonal as some larger city hostels can be.

Because of our small size, guests and staff really get to know each other. In the hostel, there's a lot of socializing, playing games, music swapping, etc. We also frequently go out with the guests to see sights, do pub crawls and other fun stuff. We provide a full range of services and features to make your stay really comfortable. Our kitchen is modern and fully equipped for making real meals. The bathrooms are bright, clean and private. Beds are made of solid steel (which means no shaking or squeaking) and have backpack sized lockers underneath.

Finally, the location is great. We are located just 2 blocks from the Downtown Transamerica Pyramid, one block from the Cable Cars, a few blocks from Chinatown and North Beach, and buses to everywhere are just outside our door. This hostel is primarily popular with 'off-the-beaten-path' backpackers and these are the sort of travelers we love to have. We frequently fill up early in the day, so it's best to make a reservation for at least your first night.

However, we give priority to our existing guests, so after your first night you can always stay additional nights up to our maximum stay. If you are not sure when you'll be in San Francisco, give us a call when you arrive since we always try to save a few beds for spontaneous travelers.