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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian San Francisco hostel in Western Addition with a coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Restaurant
Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Van Ness Avenue
    2 min walk
  • SF Masonic Auditorium
    13 min walk
  • San Francisco City Hall
    15 min walk
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Female Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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About the area

San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco puts you in the centre of San Francisco, 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Presidio of San Francisco and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Moscone Convention Center. Highlights at this Victorian hostel include in-room all-in-one washer/dryers, free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .The café, Pistachio Cafe, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Western Addition hostel include Union Square and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.
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What's nearby

  • Union Square - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grubstake - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Limoncello - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Octavia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ben Thai Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Victorian San Francisco hostel in Western Addition with a coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Chapter San Francisco also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of Chapter San Francisco was completed in January 2023.

This Victorian San Francisco hostel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1905
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Chapter San Francisco offers 40 shared accommodations with air conditioning, 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • 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

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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)
  • 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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Chapter San Francisco?

The closest beach to Chapter San Francisco is Ocean Beach (8.2 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Chapter San Francisco?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chapter San Francisco on 11 Dec 2024 start from AU$68.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chapter San Francisco?

No, Chapter San Francisco does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chapter San Francisco?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Chapter San Francisco's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chapter San Francisco?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 155 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely recommend this spot to any of my friends or family. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and relatively quiet, considering the nature of hostels. Friendly and helpful staff, easy check in and checkout (you practically just leave!), and it has some lovely views from the fourth floor lounge. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Port Coquitlam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again if in the city. Highly recommended. Thank you for a pleasant visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was cute, very innovative
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

camilla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a quick visit
This was the best one night stay in the city if you need a budget room. Unlike other hostels, this one has blackout curtains for each bed, making it feel pretty private. The layout of the hostel is also conducive to being quiet. It is located conveniently in the Nob Hill area with plenty of nearby buses. Overall, I highly recommend, especially for a hostel. The only two cons: there is no sort of breakfast (the area doesn't have too many early morning restaurants or groceries open to grab food) and it is a little impersonal (in the event you are looking to meet other travelers).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet and perfect spot in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay and very clean. I like the design and the vibes in the environment is great. Not a social type of hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bi Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cassondra, New York

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING Staff!! Entrance is actually on Austin St., not Franklin St. More stairs on Franklin St. Lots of black walls, black pods - place needs more color.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tejas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, secure and was close to transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danut, ROMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to stay in SF. The location, staff all ideal for having a hassle free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fritz

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulysses

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pandora's

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy self check-out. Property seems clean and organised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashten

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024