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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Restaurant
Exterior
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

  • 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

  • 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

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Female Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • 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

Business Class Pod in 3 Bed Mixed Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

With a stay at Chapter San Francisco, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of Moscone Convention Center and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. .This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Pier 39 and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Oracle Park.
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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 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

Victorian San Francisco hostel in Western Addition with a coffee shop
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 refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San Francisco hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 42-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Pistachio Cafe, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and multilingual staff.
Pistachio Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

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 public transport

  • 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

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer and dryer
  • Full-sized fridge
  • 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 spaces

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 5 steps 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property – January 2023
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • 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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Pranil

Stayed 1 night in May 2024