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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian hostel in San Francisco with a coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Lounge
Shower, hair dryer, soap, shampoo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed Room)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Upper (Male Room)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed Room)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female Room)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

Highlights

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

View all photos for STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

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

View all photos for 4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 33 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 remodelled in 2023 and located near Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Close to Union Square and Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Chapter San Francisco offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Portuguese, Spanish

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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

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

  • 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

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
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom
  • 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 accommodation

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 0.00 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)
  • 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-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 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 any lifts
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

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. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Union Square. Lombard Street and Presidio of San Francisco are also within 2 miles (3 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.

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Chapter San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 253 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in SF
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and easy to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel but extremely quiet. Very clean also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to clean up and to lay your head!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is automated which makes checking in the out very efficient. Generally, I had a very comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff available for most of the day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ikuo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orkun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilets and shower facilities were clean. Pod style bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pretty okay hostel. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Comfortable stay!

Great stay and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Management and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, nice facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! It took me a second to understand how it all worked but it was pretty straightforward to figure once i was at the door. Very clean and affordable for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm not into hostels , but this hostel the chapter is the exception. I stay here all the time , the private room at a low price makes it feel im staying in a hotel . The super kind young women who i think her bame us megen from again i think is south Africa is the best , spent so much time with the process if how to check in .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even before I arrived, I was so impressed by the customer service. The check-in was easy and accommodating. The facility was so clean, and everyone I interacted with was very pleasant. The hostel is located in a very convenient area. I was able to walk to many different locations, or take a short ride on the train/cab. I wish I had been able to stay longer! The next time I visit, I'll be staying at Chapter SF again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff, great facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is fantastic! Safe, clean and affordable. The staff were all amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run hostel with nice staff , for a hostel.its a nice property. My sheets had long womens hair and stains. Check out time is too early at 10am . With hotels i check out at 12 . If you're on a budget its a good hostel but i prefer hotel , so it will be my last hostel .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was calm and collect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra Fitriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought that by sharing the public spaces such as restrooms and shower rooms would be a disaster but they keep those very very clean, especially the lounge area with the free flow tea and coffee and pretty complete kitchen utensils!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel with bathrooms and showers in the hallway outside the sleeping quarters. Earplugs provided and decent kitchen/lounge area. I prefer this one over Amsterdam hostel which has a strange smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bi Yue

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful property. I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025