Hostel in/ near the Castro?
Oct 20, 2008, 1:17 pm
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Hostel in/ near the Castro?
I'll be in San Francisco for a few days next month. Trying to do it on a budget, so I'll most likely stay in a hostel. As I'm travelling on my own, they tend to be the best places to hook up with other travellers (like-minded or otherwise 
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Can anyone recommend a hostel in or near the Castro? Are there any? Or am I better to stay somewhere like USA Hostels, not far from Union Sq?
Thanks in advance.
).Can anyone recommend a hostel in or near the Castro? Are there any? Or am I better to stay somewhere like USA Hostels, not far from Union Sq?
Thanks in advance.
Oct 20, 2008, 9:45 pm
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Google is your friend:
http://www.hostels.com/us.ca.sf.html
Their are no actual hostels anywhere near Castro and Market, as most are clustered downtown or up by Fort Mason. I recommend downtown, as you are much closer to transit that way, but the one at Fort Mason has its devotees too.
http://www.hostels.com/us.ca.sf.html
Their are no actual hostels anywhere near Castro and Market, as most are clustered downtown or up by Fort Mason. I recommend downtown, as you are much closer to transit that way, but the one at Fort Mason has its devotees too.
Oct 21, 2008, 7:15 am
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http://willowssf.com/
Not a hostel, but it's well located and not expensive. Their pied a terre room is about $100/night and they throw a happy hour and give you breakfast. I've always met interesting like-minded people there.
I tried to book it for this weekend but they're completely full. I took ebayj's advice and went to the hostel site. I booked two nights at the Dakota and will report back after this weekend. It's not a terrible location, Post and Taylor, but it's certainly not 'crawling home' distance from the Castro.
Not a hostel, but it's well located and not expensive. Their pied a terre room is about $100/night and they throw a happy hour and give you breakfast. I've always met interesting like-minded people there.
I tried to book it for this weekend but they're completely full. I took ebayj's advice and went to the hostel site. I booked two nights at the Dakota and will report back after this weekend. It's not a terrible location, Post and Taylor, but it's certainly not 'crawling home' distance from the Castro.
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Oct 21, 2008, 8:51 am
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You could try the Metro Hotel, which is within walking distance of the Castro. I've had friends stay there and say for the price, it is a great deal.
http://www.metrohotelsf.com/
http://www.metrohotelsf.com/
Oct 21, 2008, 9:33 am
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SF Hostels: http://www.sfhostels.com/
YMCA Point Bonita: http://www.ymcasf.org/ptBonita/accomodations.html
(far from Castro and Union Square, but you could consider this place for a day or two if you plan to stay in this beautiful area along the coast)
YMCA Point Bonita: http://www.ymcasf.org/ptBonita/accomodations.html
(far from Castro and Union Square, but you could consider this place for a day or two if you plan to stay in this beautiful area along the coast)
Oct 22, 2008, 2:11 pm
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While I greatly appreciate the comforts and convienence of the Inn On Castro (www.innoncastro.com) I do also appreciate that for some trips saving money is more important. I perfer the Travelodge on Market Street, which is a little walk, but not too far, from the Castro (you can also use Muni). At about $60-$100 for a room it's better than some (http://www.travelodgesfcentral.com/).
Oct 22, 2008, 2:16 pm
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While I appreciate the comfort and breakfast of the Inn On Castro (321 Castro Street - www.innoncastro.com) if you're looking for a less expensive option try the Travelodge on Market Street (http://www.travelodgesfcentral.com/). It's walkable, but sort-of far, but you can also take MUNI. Prices are around $60-$100 depending on day...
Oct 22, 2008, 3:38 pm
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Travelodge on Market Street (http://www.travelodgesfcentral.com/). It's walkable, but sort-of far, but you can also take MUNI. Prices are around $60-$100 depending on day...
Oct 22, 2008, 10:50 pm
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Oct 23, 2008, 5:09 am
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Thanks for the suggestions. They look great but are a bit out of my price range for a 5 night stay. Particularly since the £ seems to be crashing further every time I check 
Loks like it'll be USA Hostels. I may splash out on the last night if I'm feeling flush.
Thanks again.
Loks like it'll be USA Hostels. I may splash out on the last night if I'm feeling flush.
Thanks again.
Oct 24, 2008, 6:10 am
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It's not even funny any more.
That $100 hotel has got £6 more expensive since I started this thread four days ago...
That $100 hotel has got £6 more expensive since I started this thread four days ago...
Oct 24, 2008, 9:50 am
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The Village House (literally on the corner of Castro & 18th) on 18th Street and 24 Henry on Henry Street are both lovely guest houses. http://www.24henry.com
Very friendly staff and a great budget option.
Very friendly staff and a great budget option.
Oct 25, 2008, 2:51 am
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Parker Guest House is really well located for Castro and extremely friendly, sure you could arrange some reasonable rates with them if you are giving them business on a regular basis, the smaller rooms are pretty reasonable. http://www.parkerguesthouse.com/