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Our top choices for Half Moon Bay hostels

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1. HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (459 reviews)
"It is locates in downtown convenient for everything"
United States
Dong
The price is AED 327
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Interior

2. Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, parking was a great plus"
United States
Markesh
The price is AED 382
AED 444 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

3. Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, bare bones amenities suited for a hostel, central location. The options to make your own breakfast or have the continental breakfast are great."
United States
Ankita
The price is AED 287
AED 338 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Orange Village Hostel
Full-size fridge, microwave, toaster

4. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (461 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, great staff, everything good."
United States
Kevin
The price is AED 506
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Chapter San Francisco - Hostel
Lobby

5. Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"What i like the most is how pleasant staff Welcoming are and professional, treating Their guests with utmost respect, not to Talk of cleanest just immaculate, pleasant Atmosphere @ found hotel just amazing. The building is beautiful & lovely , most Importantanly you get to wash laundry, Laundry facility on cite that's indeed ☆Accommodating , kitchen as well for ☕️ Coffee, Cupperchino & coffee of your Choice , I always feel wonderful @ found Hotel ( so...
United States
Sannah
The price is AED 119
AED 183 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Bposhtels San Francisco
Terrace/patio

6. Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (654 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is AED 349
AED 410 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Adelaide Hostel
Lobby

7. Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"nice"
United States
qinghua
The price is AED 266
AED 313 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Amsterdam Hostel
Front of property

8. European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.6 out of 10, (708 reviews)
"Was very minimal, but was as exactly as expected for the cost. Great budget hostel. Very small small rooms"
United States
Alexander
The price is AED 182
AED 214 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
European Hostel
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Top Half Moon Bay Hotel Reviews

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was amazing and it was in a great location! Beds were very comfortable and it looked very well maintained for a one hundred year old hotel."
Doliver 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Pickwick Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Half Moon Bay?
You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our travelers: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG - 22.5 mi (36.3 km) from the heart of Half Moon Bay. Located within a 10-minute walk of Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Half Moon Bay?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Half Moon Bay is 19 inches.
What is there to see and do in Half Moon Bay?
In general, Half Moon Bay is known for its beaches, festivals, and restaurants. Major attractions include San Francisco Bay. Get out into nature with places like Half Moon Bay State Beach, Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay, and Dunes Beach. Cultural attractions include Coyote Point Park, Fox Theatre, and SFO Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around Half Moon Bay while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Half Moon Bay in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is San Carlos, CA (SQL), 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from the city center. Another option is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), situated 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

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