This is my second review and this gets 5 stars hands down. This hostel is clean, has friendly staff…read moreand makes it easy for travelers. They remodeled the floors where rooms have doors now. Each room has about 7 bunk beds. The beds have sheets and pillows and they even provide you with a towel. There is also a compartment for a locker under the beds. Just bring your own lock. There are three showers per floor ( two were not working though) and two bathrooms. This is all co-ed. Hostels are sometimes a hit or miss and this is a hit. The guests were all very nice. Some go to bed earlier, some later. But in any case, we were all courteous and were quiet about coming back at different times. The staff also has earplugs, just ask for them. There is a fridge and kitchen on the fourth floor. When you check in, ring the doorbell and climb up to the fourth floor. Sorry no elevators. Husband and I came here for our SF marathon weekend.

Nice stay.. Cleen rooms.. Good staffs... Very friendly manager and wondeful location, next to…read morechinatown, great food. Also clsoecto little italy ..

When I first moved back from NYC in 2008, I lived at the Fern. It wasn't rhe best at the time, but…read moreI fixed my unit up real nice. I had custom portable shelving, and a make shift kitchenette installed. I paid $600 a month. I moved to Los Angeles a year later for 13 years. I wanted to move back home again bit by that point in 2022, then Fern had been renovated and rent was $2,200. For the same unit, but of course most rents in Oakland were $3,000 to $4,0000 for a one bedroom apartment. I left LA, and bought property in Texas. Now I live in Atlanta.

Great place to live! Everything is within walking distance. Bart is a block and half away…read more Restaurants, bars, , banks, supermarkets and City Hall are all there with a few blocks .

I love this hostel. Been staying here for over ten years when I visit San Fran and it never fails…read moreto exceed my expectations.

Don't stay here and here's why- -. The only good thing about this hostel is location. It's old, the…read morerooms are outdated and smell like mold. Bathrooms are uncomfortable because they aren't properly ventilated. Usually cold and no common space to put items or hang toiletries as you shower. Now let's get into a real issue : The management here is incompetent and racists my opinion (which could be appealing to many, esp in today's climate) - Here's why - I booked a stay, showed up and my room was given to someone else and because of their mistake, THEY put me in a 3 bed bunk with two family members. Meaning one large bed unit that had 1 queen below and two attached bunks above. Weird. I never asked to be in this room, but according to them it's all they had and it was late so I went along. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by the family members (two brothers) the oldest of them seemed to be a bit off but the younger was cool. I knew by the demeanor of the oldest he didn't want me in the room but the youngest, completely tuned into me. I could barely get unpacked, he was very, very happy that I came into the room. Long story short I caught the brothers in an act and it all made sense why they would be sharing a bunk bed as brothers 18 and 27 yrs old. The older brother was leading very weird interactions with the younger brother who was of age but this had to be going on for a while, bc the younger brother thought it was normal, Until I brought it to light. I attempted to do what I could to disrupt this obvious pattern by calling out this behavior to both of them especially the older brother. Of course he got upset and had a grip on his younger brothers thoughts and decisions and the younger brother shut down but thanked me when he was alone. They were from another country, my hands were tied. Any who, I never mentioned anything else but almost 6 months later I go to return and was denied. Management not even telling me why just barely stating something involving a text from my previous stay. Basically accused me of sending "inappropriate" messages that I never sent. Not only that, never questioned or asked for truth or detail just made a decision based on hearsay. My response was and is, if I sent any text to a grown adult, that's my business and it would have NEVEr been in appropriate but again that's my business- furthermor I had to get the number to do that. So if someone really did receive a text from me as a grown adult person, why wouldn't they say something while there? How did I get the number? Why wasn't there and uproar or some issue while I was there? I'll tell you why- because the management at this hostel has always been envious and jealous of me any time I stay. I have a level of confidence that they don't like, complimented with my rich brown town and they can't stand it. I also mind my business and don't participate in the BS. They hate it. So any person that gave them any slight reason (although false) they took it as fact. Even if it was fact, again, we're grown adults not a daycare. AND this hostel should have known something was up with a 27yr older brother sharing a bunk attachment unit with his 18 yr old brother. That's not their business right? Yeah so why would a text be their business ?? Goofy people. Any how, spend your money and time elsewhere. I gave them time to respond and they never did so here we are. Be cautious, Stay elsewhere.

I've visited a few times…read more The beach is beautiful with a sandy and boulder beach front. The lighthouse was recently renovated. I don't know if visitors can go in, I never asked. There's a hostel there as well. Walking through the small museum to the back, you may see seals swimming around looking for food. On a stormy day, the waves are extra large splashing against the rocks. An absolutely beautiful scenery. There's a small free parking lot, and if it's full, you can park on the side of the road.

What an absolutely beautiful location for a hostel! Although our stay was just for one night, we…read morethoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. ​The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable (linens and covers are picked up from the reception upon check-in). The shared kitchen is well-equipped with all necessary appliances and utensils. ​As with any hostel, your stay depends on your fellow travelers. Thankfully, aside from one non-friendly individual, we were lucky to share the space with a lot of cool people. ​The true highlight here is the hot tub! Don't forget to book a slot. Soaking in the hot water while looking over the Pacific Ocean is a magnificent, must-have experience. If you're lucky, you'll catch a gorgeous sunset from the Jacuzzi, and the night sky on clear evenings is absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!

Unbeatable Location Nestled in Fort Mason, it's steps from…read moreFisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and stunning bay views--yes, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from your window. Historic + Cozy Vibes Housed in a former military building, it blends rich history with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Budget-Friendly + Social Clean, affordable rooms with a fun international crowd. Perfect for solo travelers, backpackers, and anyone wanting community. On-Site Café + Kitchen Grab a bite or cook your own meal while swapping stories with fellow travelers. Adventure-Ready Bike rentals, walking tours, and easy access to Alcatraz, Chinatown, and Golden Gate Park. Eco-Conscious They're seriously green--with sustainability efforts baked into their mission.

Staff shook me awake one morning in the middle of my stay and ordered me to move to another bed in…read morethe same room. Apparently they moved me to another bed in their system to accommodate other bookings, but never notified me about it. When I complained to the staff they blamed me, saying that I should have known. I'm in town for an event that went until early morning and didn't go to sleep until 7am, so they made me lose a night of sleep. Great location and value but ridiculous policy and aggressive behavior from staff.

Great non-profit hostel. The grounds are so beautiful, and the scenery is sublime. The staff was…read morehelpful, and love the kitchen (bring your own food) and common areas with games. A few small complaints - the bathroom sink required holding the lever down (annoying - had to turn on the shower to wash my face), and no USB port or power outlet near each bed like some other hostels, although they do have a power outlet in the room, and wifi. While you're in the area, check out Fitzgerald Marine Reserve during low tide to see the sea critters, and walk the Devil's Slide Trail. If you're new to hostels, google "tips for staying in a hostel". It's not a hotel.

I was going to chalk my experience up to just a grumpy old lady but after chatting with another…read moregroup who went in after us I'm going to change that to grumpy old racist lady I proposed to my girlfriend down the street from here and we came here to take some pictures with the lighthouse, upon passing the gate we were almost immediately approached by this grumpy old lady. Huffing and puffing yelling at us that this is a private property. I (VERY NICELY) told her that we were under the impression that there was an easement to the beach (which is true), she then goes to say that we didn't sign the digital waiver at the door, ok fair enough, I immediately tell her that we will go right away back up to the gate and sign the waiver. She then proceeds to yell at us about how we are not allowed to do professional photoshoots, okay lady I get that maybe I do look like a model (especially compared to her) but some friends with a camera isn't a professional photoshoot. I once again, nicely explain to her that I just proposed and we're just trying to get a few pics of the location and we will go sign the waiver right away. She proceeds once again to repeat herself about the waivers which I don't understand because I already said we would go sign it right away and her talking is actually what is preventing from us from going to sign the waivers. She then ironically says "it's unfortunate that this is what you will remember from your engagement day" like what?! LADY if you know you're ruining our day why are you doing this? but fear not it did not ruin our day because I will not let some old hag ruin my day so I once again tell her we will go sign the waivers, she then has the balls to tell me that "this is a non-profit, there is a donation box at the door" ok PAUSE I would be MORE than happy to donate $50, even $100 to your location but not after the way you just treated us. We end up walking back up to the gate to sign the waivers and run into another couple making their way down the hill. I jokingly told them to make sure they signed the waiver or they would get yelled at to which they told me they didn't and proceeded down the hill. We ended up running into them at the parking lot again and they told us that they lady gave them no trouble even though they didn't sign the waiver. I jokingly said to them it's probably because of race (we are asian, they were Caucasian) to which they replied that they really may have been the case because they had no trouble at all. It's unfortunate such a beautiful location is run by such an old grumpy lady. I 100% own it that we should have signed the waiver upon entry but if rules exist they should apply to everyone regardless or age/race/gender/etc.. and on top of that once I already told her we would go sign the waivers she could have easily sent us about our way but I can't imagine why she felt the need to continuously lecture and yell at us.

Everyone here was super friendly! The staff were very warm and welcoming and did what they could to…read moreensure we were comfortable. The vibe of the hostel is really awesome too! It's bright, colorful, full of interesting things to peruse, the common rooms are comfortable and very welcoming, and the staff were really amazing. There's tons of informational books and pamphlets provided for those looking to learn more about the city, and if you like the social aspect of a hostel the common room makes it really easy to vibe with the other guests. I wound up arriving WAY early by mistake (like, 10:00AM early), because I hadn't looked to see what time check-in was. The gentleman at the counter let me know that check-in was usually 3:00PM, but he went out of his way to make sure my room was ready to go, and I was checked in and cozy by 10:30ish. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the beds are super cozy, the WiFi is fast, and the breakfast options are amazing. The hostel is fairly active during the day, but has mandated quiet hours at night - if noise is a concern when you stay somewhere, the Adelaide very quiet and peaceful, and there's no noise transference from the other rooms. I slept really well! Admittedly my favorite part was the cable options in the room I had; the private room had a nice, up-to-date TV with Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and a bunch of other streaming options provided at no extra cost. It was really nice for late at night when you want to unwind before bed. While the rooms don't have AC (at least that I could see) they stayed very cool and comfortable and it was easy to warm them up as the room had a built-in steam heater, which was really cool. One last thing I think really sold the whole experience was that I accidentally left behind a really important piece of jewelry to me. Housekeeping found it and I received a call from the hotel letting me know that my necklace was safe, and they were sending it back to me at no charge. I know it's a small, silly thing, but it really meant a lot that they went out of their way to keep it safe and to make sure I knew they'd located it and they were going to get it back home with me. This is definitely a great place to stay, and if I'm back in SF I'll be staying here again.

I really enjoyed this scavenger hunt old fashioned country style hostel near Union square ..it's…read moretucked away on Isadora Duncan st ..I could recommend a list of fun hostels to try ..the draw shade rooms from tour buses on mtv are so fun ..I would stay at adelaide hostel again ..the shared rooms are the key ...the common room ..2 ..kitchen paid laundry ..tv ...the lounge is cozy ..tucked away on Taylor ..u would be surprised by this hideaway ..similar to the old bars in north Beach ..so entertaining to go on a hostel crawl in sf ca ..lucky u ..not too much to pay ..sleeping over with the old haunts ..do u know where celebrities stayed ..where did they go ..Nashville ..nah brah

One of those hostels that I am very disappointed that I didn't get to experience more of. I came…read morearound 8pm on a Sunday when I had a 6am flight the next day. I tucked in as quickly as I could because I had to get up at 330am. Would have loved to have cooked in that kitchen, hung out in the common area, and maybe met some people. Not sure how or when I'll be back in Sacto, but if I am, this place is on the top of my list.

Extremely kind staff and a beautifull victorian building. Better experiance than most hotels in the…read morearea for a lower price. The facilities are very clean and well maintained. I can not recomend it enough! 10/10 experiance over my two night stay.

Is now discriminating against every one who is over the age of 30…read more The person I spoke on the phone (while trying to confirm my check in time and reservation) claimed they have some online policy (about students only) that we are supposed to see from google maps or priceline. discrimination does not deserve a single star.

It was dirty and run down.The staff was pleasant and helpful it just wasn't secure or niceread more