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Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.
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Interior detail
A historic building with a corner entrance, large windows, and a fire escape.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $124
$106 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Regency Ballroom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, SF Masonic Auditorium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bunk bed with a ladder, numbered sections, and a suitcase on the floor.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 198 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for STANDARD FULL BED ADA

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a coat rack.

STANDARD FULL BED ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

A compact room with a bed, a wardrobe, and a patterned floor.

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

A single bed with white bedding and a wall-mounted fan in a dimly lit room.

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on the right, a window with a view of buildings and plants, and a row of lockers on the left.

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a black leather chair, a door with a glass panel, and a small plant.

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Single Bunk in 8-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a small kitchenette, and a window providing a view of the outside.

Single Bunk in 8-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Private Room - 3-Bed Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Private Room - Cabin for 2 people

Room

Private Room - Cabin for 2 people

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Private Room 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

Private Room 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

A stay at Chapter San Francisco - Hostel places you in the heart of San Francisco, within a 15-minute walk of SF Masonic Auditorium and Grace Cathedral. .This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lombard Street and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from San Francisco Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Van Ness Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Regency Ballroom - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great American Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SF Masonic Auditorium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Francisco City Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 5 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel offers 40 shared accommodations with 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 guestrooms 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-in, and express check-out.
Pistachio Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open select days.

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

  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • 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

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 25 mi (40.24 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 482 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, decent place to stay is you’re on a budget and cringe about the idea of shared rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay!!! I really loved all of the employees as well as guests. Such a great location to be able to get anywhere in the city. This is very centrally located!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is what I call a hostel :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice at the hostel and knowledgeable about the City and Really were helping out a lot when I needed any questions answered. I would definitely tell my friends and family to stay here. Thanks a lot lot chapter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Chapter. It was clean, organized, not crowded, quiet. I would stay again. The room was so cozy, the bed was comfortable, the kitchen was clean and organized. I also loved the location. Very safe area, close to public transportation. Price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recommended !!! Good location near public transportation Friendly staff Hostel is really clean and well organized. Thank you so much Guys .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overall. Great maid svc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and even guests was very nice. The rooms and other amenities were also clean. I would reccomend for solo travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind friendly staff, really clean and easy to chick into.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great and convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100 % recommended !!! Very clean and affordable. Thanks a lot guys.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Entrance smelled bad, the owner was kind off rude, you had to pay for new towels or you get a new one every week, the beds are okay. Wouldn‘t book there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and relax. Professional staff and services.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice place to stay, good area
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like staying there , everything is close to me. The hostel is clean and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, quiet, and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect cot what we needed which was very basic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hostel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025