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Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Victorian San Francisco hostel in Western Addition with a coffee shop

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Exterior
Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Interior detail
Lounge
4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 200
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm Lower (Male Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Upper (Mixed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Lower (Mixed Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm Upper (Female Room) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Cabin Mixed Room - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2 | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory

Economy Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
3 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property

Winsor Hotel

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Grocery/Convenience store
6.2 out of 10, 594 reviews
The price is AED 162
AED 190 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Winsor Hotel

About the neighborhood

Map
1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

  • Union Square - 19 min walk
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Oracle Park - 5 min drive
  • Pier 39 - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. 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 rejuvenated in 2023 and located near Union Square
Close to Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Express check-out, coworking spaces, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Chapter San Francisco have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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 transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Offsite parking within 1100 ft (USD 40 per day), from 6:00 AM to midnight; reservations required
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Pistachio Cafe

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer and dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • 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 space

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

Property 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
Property Registration Number 812979298

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

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Union Square, and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Lombard Street and Presidio of San Francisco are also within 2 mi (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. 144 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 182 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend visiting this hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely good luck finding parking spot if you have a car
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a hostel and I can only hope that all my future hostel experiences are like this one! The rooms, bathrooms, and showers were super clean. I also really liked how the bathrooms were individual and not stalls, so it did give a bit of privacy. It’s in a very walkable area but there is also public transportation very close by. Definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chapter SF was the nicest hostel I’ve stayed at in the US, very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels ive ever been to. Managed so perfectly and everything is so well done. The curtain covered beds almost make you feel like youre not surrounded by so many other people.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The ambiance was nice. The price is crazy even for the laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

WIPARAT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the properties so clean and bathrooms/ Shower rooms is enough for all the guests. Im traveling alone this is save so much my money. The hotel located in a good location. 2 things that i don’t like here is the lockers should have the key code and my roommate was fighting in the middle of the night i was understand this because it’s a hostel. But i have a such a good time in SF.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and closed to public transportation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Duper
Easy semi private pod room within a room. Felt safe and inexpensive in a solid area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great , staff very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Danut

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

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great establishment to have a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Amenities
Regular hostel, nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very friendly staff. There could be some extra amenities like a larger blankets and some small details to improve, but the place is great. Cafeteria in the same building and a market across the street. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood around the hostel. Had privacy even in the shared room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Younghyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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