San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 30 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 36 min drive
Bayshore Station - 10 min drive
South San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
San Francisco Station - 29 min walk
California St & Taylor St Stop - 3 min walk
Powell St & Bush St Stop - 4 min walk
Powell St & Sutter St Stop - 4 min walk
Restaurants
The Masonic - 3 min walk
Pacific Cocktail Haven - 3 min walk
Cocobang - 2 min walk
Peacekeeper - 1 min walk
Lapisara Eatery - 3 min walk
About this property
Amsterdam Hostel
At Amsterdam Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: California St & Taylor St Stop is 3 minutes and Powell St & Bush St Stop is 4 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must present a valid international passport and travel itinerary to stay in a shared dormitory room.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (aged 12 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Off-site parking nearby (USD 30 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
ATM/banking
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 250 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 30 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Amsterdam Hostel San Francisco
Amsterdam San Francisco
Amsterdam Hostel San Francisco
Amsterdam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Amsterdam Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Does Amsterdam Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Amsterdam Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Amsterdam Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Amsterdam Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Amsterdam Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Amsterdam Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.
Is there an on-site casino at Amsterdam Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Amsterdam Hostel like?
Amsterdam Hostel is in Union Square, a short 3-minute walk from California St & Taylor St Stop and 19 minutes' walk from Moscone Convention Center. Travellers give top marks for the hostel's prime location.
Amsterdam Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
15 January 2025
Not great
You definitely get what you pay for. I knew it wouldn’t be great given the price, but we didn’t sleep a wink. Our bathroom had clumps of hair on the floor. The it sheets smelled like sweat. The staff cleaned the kitchen right next to our room till 2am and were so loud. I wanted to love this place, but I just couldn’t.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2025
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 December 2024
Pleasantly Surprised
My first ever hostel experience: I had a private room with an en suite, which was surprisingly latge, comfortable, clean, and accommodating of my remote work. I would recommend the private accommodation.
Hostels are often ridiculed so at least give this one a chance.
Kristina
Kristina, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
Great stay, safe neighborhood with good local corner stores and restaurants on Bush Street.
Kay
Kay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
10 October 2024
No A/C, there were hairs on the bathroom door frame.
Raquel
Raquel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
1 October 2024
The hostel was smelly and dirty. The guy in my room who introduced himself as a volunteer there, tried to harass me when he came back from somewhere apparently drunk.
I also found somebody’s dirty underwear in my bed when I came back to my room the next day and my sheet was taken off and thrown to the side.
Julia
Julia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 September 2024
It was a good location and the staff was nice. But the temperature was too warm in the room, and there was no way to remedy that situation. Even just a ceiling fan would have been a HUGE improvement. Oh, and no washcloths. 😵💫
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 September 2024
It was ok
You do get what you pay for, and that isn’t a terrible thing. There was nice shampoo and conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom but no hand soap at the sink. You have to make your own bed and they tell you to leave the fleece blanket on the bed and bring the linen down to a dirty laundry basket, but this made me concerned that they don’t wash the fleece blanket they give you. I did not visit the common areas, but because they weren’t integrated to the flow of the rooms/lobby. I’m frequently in SF but it won’t be my first choice to stay here again. Also a decent hike uphill from the muni train.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
A very nice stay in a pretty safe neighborhood. Conveniently located.
Karinmariabrigitte
Karinmariabrigitte, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
16 September 2024
Not for me
Verified traveller
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 September 2024
The staff there are very unorganized. The bunks and lockers in the room are not numbered do you know which is a top bunk or bottom. Its a free for all. The was a ady who clearly had mental health issuses. She would have conversations with herself and would start yelling. She kept everyone in the room up. They are not concerned about customer satisfaction.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Not bad
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 August 2024
Bed and room was fine but there is no parking. It cost $50 to park a block away.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 July 2024
Not bad for the price
Sigifredo
Sigifredo, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
Haotian
Haotian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Best and economic place to stay in downtown SFO
Gopalakrishnan
Gopalakrishnan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 July 2024
It was a decent establishment.... the clercks werent the friendliest. Not much privacy... the beds are exposed (no curtains)
Mahmoud Oulad
Mahmoud Oulad, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2024
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
JAIME
JAIME, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 July 2024
Elise
Elise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 June 2024
Good and bad= average
There’s no rules about smoking in the building or 20 feet away from entrance. Noisy ay night. Bathrooms don’t get cleaned thoroughly. Had to ask for toilet paper twice.