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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within easy reach of Lombard Street

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At Chapter San Francisco, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Golden Gate Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Pistachio Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Victorian hostel is also a short five-minute drive from Union Square and Lombard Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 4 minutes and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge 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 curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Off-site parking available

Room options

View all photos for Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Cabin

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
3 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Regency Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CPMC Van Ness Campus - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great American Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 31 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 37 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
  • Bayshore Station - 12 min drive
  • South San Francisco Station - 17 min drive
  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • California St & Polk St Stop - 6 min walk
  • California St & Larkin St Stop - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Haraz Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juniper - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Octavia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Lopo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grubstake Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

At Chapter San Francisco, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Golden Gate Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Pistachio Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. This Victorian hostel is also a short five-minute drive from Union Square and Lombard Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is 4 minutes and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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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 and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • 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
    • 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
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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) are not allowed
    • No cots (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

    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Off-site parking within 1100 ft (USD 40 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight; booking 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 fridge
  • Water dispenser

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)) and free wired Internet

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout 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 lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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-authorise 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. However, 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-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Chapter San Francisco?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (18-min drive) and San Pablo Lytton Casino (24-min drive) are both 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 Union Square.

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Reviews

Chapter San Francisco Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Shower
Toilet
Public transport
Food
Room
Location
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Refrigerator

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is great and convenient location!
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like staying there , everything is close to me. The hostel is clean and affordable
Sami, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and 2 blocks from Whole Foods grocery stor.
Grace, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hostel
Avishek, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located near downtown. Having a semi private room made a big difference.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place for the price
DUY KHUONG, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location was good
TY, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value for money is unbeatable. Breakfast nextdoor at Pistachio was delicious!
Aichatou, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Different concept ..apartment 3 part buildings with shared rooms, lounge, kitchen, basic prices, rare find on Expedia ..fun
denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay

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

6/10 Good

It was a good place
Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, washrooms, showers, and lounge! Great location for exploring San Francisco. Street parking is free as long as you look carefully at the signs because cars get towed for not obeying the times allowed for parking.
Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was my first hostel experience and it could not be better!
Aniket, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Megan was awesome
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bed was very comfortably and clean
chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel I’ve been to so far. Clean, private (for a hostel) and budget friendly.
Fatima, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lounge space is pretty small, but clean and efficient. Associate on ring bell was very helpful getting me set in. Bed space was nice and private. My best hostel experience yet.
K'von, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the rooms. Sound boxes are fantastic. Great stay! Thx to the staff. I highly recommend chapter to any traveller!
Jeffrey, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place to stay in SF
Lucien, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was super easy as I was arriving late
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely
HYEONSEO, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I won’t be staying anywhere else when I visit SF. This place is wonderful.
Autumn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient and easy to stay
Raul, 2-night trip