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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian San Francisco hostel in Western Addition with a coffee shop

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Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster
Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is SAR 143
SAR 162 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Class Pod in 6 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

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 Intl. 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

Hostel rejuvenated in 2023 and located near Union Square
Close to Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • A water dispenser and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Chapter San Francisco have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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 transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Offsite parking within 1100 ft (USD 40 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight; reservations required
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer and dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • All-in-one washer and dryer
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Chapter San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Union Square, and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Moscone Convention Center and Pier 39 are also within 3 mi (5 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 151 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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chapter SF was the nicest hostel I’ve stayed at in the US, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I literally LOVE Chapter San Francisco! This is my go to spot when I am in the city! I have stayed in many 4 and 5 star accommodations on my lifetime! Though this is a hostel, the amenities, the convenience, the community, and staff are top notch! Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this wonderful space. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very friendly staff. There could be some extra amenities like a larger blankets and some small details to improve, but the place is great. Cafeteria in the same building and a market across the street. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuguang

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

10/10 Excellent

Younghyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and closed to public transportation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, my first and last experience with a hostel, way too many rules . Not like I'm a rule breaker but i want to shower any time i want ,not told quite hours are from 10pm to 9 am . Yet i have to check out 9am ,no way . Way to early for check out . It happened to be 93 degrees and no air conditioning in you're room . Another is no TV except in dining area . I'm too old to fel like I'm living with roommates. Again nice hostel but with experience I'm sticking to hotels . And yes I'm a experience traveling taking 25 trips a year.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood around the hostel. Had privacy even in the shared room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great , staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Amenities
Regular hostel, nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler
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