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Our top choices for San Rafael hostels

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is AED 284
AED 331 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"This was a bad stay. The Found staff onsite was awful! Tho not bPoshtels hire, the latter is housed in the Found hotel. I travel, but maintain an address in SF for business. It is on my ID. I arrived to check-in exhausted, hoping for a pleasant 1-night stay at a relatively new spot. I pre-payed. I was met by a sour young woman who proclaimed I could NOT stay there because I was a "local" - I shouldn't even have had to explain. She refused to check me in, made me sit in the lobby 20 min, called a...
United States
Tamara
The price is AED 137
AED 204 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Bposhtels San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The kitchen was missing alot, however the hotel was really nice for the price, the staff was amazing. Loved my experience and would def recommend to anyone lookjng for reasonable accommodation around union sq "
United States
Mohtisham
The price is AED 258
AED 303 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Orange Village Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (418 reviews)
"Very clean "
United States
Regina
The price is AED 221
AED 258 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Chapter San Francisco

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (348 reviews)
"Great location with breakfast and parking. Can’t go wrong."
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 366
AED 426 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (228 reviews)
"Good Location . Near unio square"
United Kingdom
PONRAJ
The price is AED 247
AED 290 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Amsterdam Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (640 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 327
AED 384 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (683 reviews)
"2nd time here! you really cannot beat the price, i love this place. thin blankets but nice bathrooms, clean rooms and really flexible with check in and check out. friendly staff; gave me extra blanket and towels when i mentioned how cold i was lol. decent area and lots of parking garages nearby! i’d recommend. "
United States
Naima
The price is AED 220
AED 258 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
European Hostel

Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!

Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!
Point Reyes Station
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"I wish I did a little more research before booking. This lodge used to be a hostel and still seems more like a hostel than lodge. It would be perfect if I wasn’t traveling with a toddler who wants to get into everything. Location is about a five minute drive from the beach. We saw a ton of deer. It’s a little ways to the shipwreck and lighthouse. Great for trail access. Overall, if you’re traveling with small children or folks who overheat easily, maybe not the best place. If you need a base...
United States
Elizabeth R.
Limantour Lodge-Meadow Suite- Three rooms with a view!
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Rafael?
You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which has good reviews from our travelers: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael at Marin Center - 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the heart of San Rafael. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Rafael?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for San Rafael is 21 inches.
What is there to see and do in San Rafael?
In general, San Rafael is known for its festivals, biking trails, and restaurants. Major attractions include Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, and Oracle Park. Get out into nature with places like San Francisco Bay, McNears Beach Country Park, and Gerstle Park. Cultural attractions include Marin History Museum, Sweetwater Music Hall, and Walt Disney Family Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around San Rafael while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Rafael on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 25 mi (40.3 km) away from the city center. An alternative is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away.