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San Francisco International Hostel

140 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (SoMa)
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Davis, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you're looking for a great place to party, drink and meet all sorts of people this is the place for you. However, for free alcohol and party all night / every night (seriously they give you FREE BEER // SHOTS!) you need to live with: - DIRTY ROOMS - Bathrooms were disgusting - Cold Rooms (especially around Sep. when... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

This place is all about atmosphere it is great down stairs it's like a mini private club , beer pong , dance floor, poker it's great ..... I will be returning .... The owner also does personal tours all over town pretty much where ever you want to go ..... His knowledge is really amazing loved it

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Santiago, Chile
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I spent 4 days at the hostel with my girlfriend a month ago, and the hostel is ok. There are some great things about the hostel like the location, the prices aren't bad at all and the stuff is helpful and friendly. But there were also things that I didn't enjoy so much but they might not be a problem... More

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Trujillo, Peru
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I really liked this hostel. I've been here 3 times. It's is cheap and ver convenient. The location is excellent, just 2 blocks away from the subway, Market Street and Union Square. It's clean and has a great atmosphere. Free beer every day at 9.30pm, free pancakes and coffee the whole day. It is not noisy, the parties are in... More

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Milan, Italy
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Ok so if you are looking for a fun time, then the San Francisco International Hostel is perfect for you! They offer free beer (Tecate) every night at 9.30 PM, in the basement they have a beer pong table, a poker table and a sort of disco with music! In the morning they offer free pancake mix so you can... More

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Berlin, Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

This was the best atmosphere ever from a hostel because of the entertainment of Eric! Heaps of fun! Ask for him and you will have a great time! He really is a people person and that's what you need when you run a hostel. The rooms aren't important when their is atmosphere! P.S. Play Eric in beer pong and he... More

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Hobart, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Ok, so let me start by saying that the staff were fantastic and attentive and I have no issues with them at all. What I do have issue with is the generally dirty state of the rooms (due to age and wear and tear more than anything), the matressess that might have been recycled from a WW2 bunker, the power... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

One of the best hostels I've been to! Very clean, free towels. Very helpful and friendly staff. Very good position in the city: located at a pretty convenient area, BART, subways, bus are all around the corner Free beer all the nights!

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

BED BUGS!!!!!!! first night and bed bugs bit me all over! I left and they never refund me anything!!!! i booked 5 nights and left in the first one! WORST HOSTEL EVER! NO REFUND POLICY? it must be because most people stay and leave because of bed bugs!

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Milano, Italia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

this hostel rocks ! Sometimes there is free beer and free vodka at the basement! So the hostel is not clean al all and just one shower and one restroom in every stair is not enough.... The loudry was always busy(not good if u have to wash sometinghs and u have no times for wait) and i couldnt wash my... More

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Address: 140 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Region: United States > California > San Francisco > SoMa
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Ranked #20 of 39 Speciality lodging in San Francisco
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