Chapter San Francisco

Victorian hostel in San Francisco with a coffee shop

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Close to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Union Square, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Laundry
Kitchen
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Tomorrow

Oct 2 - Oct 3

STANDARD FULL BED ADA - Sleeps 2

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

3-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Premium cabin mixed room

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

4-Bed Deluxe Cabin Mixed Room

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Female Room)

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Male Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 4-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 6-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Bunk in 2-Bed Dorm (Mixed Room) 32577536

Highlights

Heating

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

LED TV

Washer/dryer

Renovated in 2023

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Francisco, Chapter San Francisco is in the city center. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for San Francisco Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Visit our San Francisco travel guide

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1533 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

What's nearby

Union Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Moscone Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Oracle Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Pier 39 - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

California St & Van Ness Ave Stop - 4 min walk
San Francisco Station - 14 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Haraz Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
‪Octavia - ‬4 min walk
‪Grubstake Diner - ‬4 min walk
‪Route 101 Bar & Beverage - ‬3 min walk
‪Village Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chapter San Francisco

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Close to Union Square and Lombard Street, Chapter San Francisco provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hostel include:

Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Chapter San Francisco have amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

3 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
42-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Microwave

P4,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to midnight; USD 40 per day; reservations required
Street parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Pistachio Cafe

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 steps to reach entrance
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Thin carpet in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

4 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1905
Communal living room
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Renovated entire property - January 2023
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

3 detached shared bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

42-inch LED TV with digital channels
Streaming services

Food and drink

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

All-in-one washer/dryer
Heating
Mobile key entry
Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 10

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Guests are recommended to download the property's WhatsApp mobile app before check-in

This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A damage deposit of USD 0.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per day (1100 ft away; open 6:00 AM to midnight)
Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
Laundry fee: USD 10
Towels fee: USD 2 (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Property Registration Number 812979298

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Chapter Francisco Francisco

Chapter San Francisco San Francisco

Nap York San Francisco Sleep Station

Chapter San Francisco Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapter San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Chapter San Francisco?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Chapter San Francisco located?

Located in Western Addition, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Van Ness Avenue, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and Union Square. Presidio of San Francisco and Lombard Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). California St & Van Ness Ave Stop is only a 4-minute walk and California St & Polk St Stop is 6 minutes.