HI San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Top choice in The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers


Trading downtown convenience for a glorious parklike setting with million-dollar waterfront views, this hostel occupies a former army-hospital building, with bargain-priced private rooms and dorms (some co-ed) with four to 22 beds (avoid bunks one and two – they're by doorways). All bathrooms are shared. There's a huge kitchen and a cafe overlooking the bay. Limited free parking.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers attractions

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2. Maritime Museum

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3. Ghirardelli Square

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4. Aquatic Park

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5. Cartoon Art Museum

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6. Maritime National Historical Park

0.42 MILES

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7. National Park Visitors Center

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8. Lombard Financial Center Mosaics

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