I've lost count of how many times I have staid at this wonderful hostel. If I'm in San Francisco, I'm at the Fort Mason YHA, simple as that. The location is superb, up on the headland with postcard views to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the whole central Bay area. Islands and parks and villages and ferries, the blue... More

After a great night in the Downtown Hostel, we were looking forward to a night in Fishermans Wharf. Sadly it didn't quite live up to the Downtown expectations. The room was average at best. When we tried to move the chest of drawers so we could lay out our luggage, it was so dirty behind the chest of drawers, we... More

It's not that the Fisherman's Wharf hostel isn't a nice place, or that they don't have good facilities. We enjoyed the location, within walking distance of Pier 39 and the prime tourist areas. I guess for us, traveling with pre-teen kids, the experience wasn't quite as good as we've had in other places, including other hostels. The old army building... More

The hostel is nicely located and the free parking (four blocks away) is a plus if you're coming by car. Also the theater and kitchen downstairs are well-appointed Now the complaints: The internet is a joke. Sub dial-up speeds. Get another connection or better bandwidth on your existing connection. Travelers need internet, but they end up sitting around in your... More

I cannot recommend this place enough. Awesome location close enough to most things it also in a world of its own. I had glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge from my double room. More

Here are my thoughts on our stay in HI Fisherman's Wharf: Pro's: Location is unreal!!! Clean Friendly Staff Rooms was spacious Beds are comfortable Hostel puts on dinners some nights and are really cheap Free wireless (although only available some places) Cheap laundry facility TV room Computers available (extra charge) Common area very relaxing Shuttle to Airport is a great... More

Our Girl Scout Troop of 6th graders stayed for one weekend night and had a great time through the Cultural Kitchen Program. They cooked a meal from their chosen research country and presented a skit on the country to other troops and international travelers. The location was great and we took a nice walk along the bunkers and down to... More

Stayes for two nights. Super close to popular attractions and free parking. Breakfast was slim and overcrowded and other guests were loud at night and early morning. Good place for young college age kids. More

Free Parking... private room.... huge kitchen.... great common area.... quiet.... beautiful location by water.... accessible to Fisheman's Wharf... great advice.... suggestion for free Klezmer music in Mission (fantastic evening).... free shuttle to downtown hostel for free tour of China town.... Safeway 10 minute walk (open 24 hours)... free wifi... cheap food! Only negative might be the breakfast. Frozen waffles or... More