ITH San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel - San Francisco, California

ophet P.

I recently stayed in a 6 bed room at this hostel, and had a great time. The clientele is mixed, but all very friendly and social, as a single traveller in my early 50s, I did not feel isolated or not included.

The bed and facilities was adequate and what was expected for a great value hostel. Location is great, I was able to walk safely to the piers and most tourist spots no hassles.

What sets this hostel out from the rest is the service, social activities and free food. Yes, they provide free breakfast, Taco and BBQ nights, all free of charge, amazing!!

And Assad, what a joy and an asset to the hostel. Nothing was too difficult, and he was always accommodating. He helped out with an extra nights accommodation after my misunderstanding, and everything is done with a smile.

Thanks for a great and memorable stay!!

Max S.

after writing a review for google and booking (because I was prompted), the ITH texted me constantly on my personal phone and called me from multiple numbers essentially saying why I wrote two of the same reviews and requesting to delete one. It was very uncomfortable and unprofessional that they would do this via my personal phone. ITH as a hostel should just reply to the reviews accordingly. For that reason alone, I felt the need to state my review after deleting it.

nice staff at the hostel though to be clear! The location was safe and the stairs were a nice work out! Bathroom and showers were clean. Lot of activities for travelers, basic food offered. Wish there was more than one bathroom per floor but overall, it was fine. The price was right. But the rooms left a lot to desired. Stuffy, clothes and bags strewn on the floor at night. there was a personal alarm going off from a roommate at 430 and him sleeping through it. The bed itself clean and comfortable, but pillows had a smell. Overall, it wasn't a bad stay at the hostel.

Edward G.

The bathrooms feel clean, and bunk beds have lockers for extra security. People are generally friendly and feel safe though so they’re actually not even necessary.

This hostel feels very lively with daily events. Travelers actually talk to each other so it feels more like a community rather than merely a temporary place to stay. I’ll definitely be coming back next time I visit SF!

Nicolas F.

Definitely one of the best hostel I’ve ever been to. It doesn’t have the best rooms or the best communs area but it has such a good vibe ! Have you ever seen a hostel make a birthday cake to a guest ?

I’ve met lots of great people there and the staff are so nice. Everyone talk with each other. There are event every night. Don’t miss the barbecue on the rooftop !

As a solo traveler this was the perfect place to stay.

Alex O.

Comfy safe and clean. I had a good sized private room for two, with shared bathroom. They offer events most nights where it is a relaxed environment to socialize if that is your thing. I would stay again.

Linnea F.

I spent two nights at this hostel and it was absolutely perfect!🙏 i felt really safe and that is so important.
Taco Tuesday was so fun and it felt like a little family ☺️ i really wish to come back someday.
the host is an amazing person and you will feel really comfortable if you book your hostel here, i highly recommend it 🫶🏽 it’s also really clean and the location is perfect to walk around the city 🏙️

st_phanedV635AJ

Excellent welcome 🤗 Staff friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the time upstairs, barbecue and meet people from all over the world, sharing ideas and experiences! ||Facilities clean and well organized: easy access to clean towels, shampoo available anytime. ||The location is perfect. Close to the pyramid tower, walking distance as well as Chinatown!||I recommend it for tourism on the budget.

MAS F.

It's a basic hostel. No frills. That said, they do well the things that make the hostel experience magical. They are welcoming and helpful. They provide nearly daily social events. They provide comfortable, basic sleeping quarters. The bunks are solid wood and do not move or creak. If you have mobility/disability issues, be sure to secure a bottom bunk - getting onto and off of the top bunk is a tad precarious even for the agile and able-bodied. Most importantly, they provide a social area for the magic!