1533 franklin street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
#26 of 227 hotels in San Francisco
Guests' ChoiceBased on 720 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
Dorota
United StatesWe loved our stay at Chapter. The check in process was very smooth, the staff was nice. The place was very clean. We’d love to come back there someday.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Shawn
United StatesThe common area was a bit small however it goes with the shape of the building, and the views and windows there were lovely,
The privacy of the beds..... the bathrooms and shower rooms were good with classic tiles and feel....
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Gabriele
United StatesNot super clean. 2 dollars to get another towel is pretty cheap of you. Common area way too small
Location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Angelina
United KingdomThere was a lady in the communal area talking until very late night/early morning, which made it difficult to sleep. I've no idea if she was on the phone or talking to herself. If they have cameras, this should have been noted and she should have been told to keep quiet.
Really nice hostel. I liked the fact that there seemed to be 3 different parts to it all with their own codes to enter. The dorm i was in was spacious. There were plenty of showers and restrooms, so I never needed to wait. Was great i could leave my case on the last day and use the communal areas until I needed to leave SF. Good location near lots of bus stops.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Denis
ArmeniaNot enough space in fridge when everyone is buying something to eat. No oven to cook.
Very nice experience for a hostel. No queues in toilets, bathrooms, kitchen. Very nice bed with private curtains.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Lennyn
United StatesThe best hostel ever! It feels like you’re in your own private hotel room. The bathrooms and showers were also big and super clean!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Diana
United StatesCommunal areas in my designated space were smaller than I expected but not a big deal
Super private beds were so amazing and the entire process from start to end was enjoyable. No need to worry about losing a card for entry.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Kim
VietnamThe bathroom should be clean more often, during my stay a smell of piss was everywhere
Bed and the room was comfy and clean
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Leonardo
BrazilSpace to hangout (chat with people) too small , no stove/oven , cant cook,fry stuff
Location, very safe
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Ahmed
Saudi ArabiaPlease avoid arriving late — if you haven’t checked in early, you may face difficulties accessing the property, as there is no support available after 10 PM. Check-in is self-service
Comfortable and clean, conveniently located near Midtown
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Kenneth
United StatesMaybe the kitchen could be larger. But it’s clearly a renovated home so they have done a lot with the space they have.
BEST VALUE in SF. Very private bunks - each bed is really just a big box with a window thru which you enter. You can block it with a curtain that will block out the light from your bunk so no one can tell you’re in bed or not. So clean.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Nicolette
United StatesAlthough you are pretty close to public transportation the attractions are kind of fare away.
Big shared rooms. Private toilets. The lounge and small kitchen area with a water filling station. Free body wash. The convenient check in. The free laughs storage. They also booked me in a female dorm although I booked the less expensive mixed dorm one. There is also a Whole Foods not fare away.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Ruth
United StatesAmazing! Very close to everything that you need!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Souquiere
FranceThe common space is a bit small, especially during busy times like breakfast or dinner. There is not enough space to sit.
Clean space, comfortable bed, and very safe ! Big bonus for the facilities like the fridge, microwave, water machine, cafe, tea, tv, ... The showers were also really good !
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Brian
United StatesStaff is so wonderful. Had a quiet stay. Very happy
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Joshua
United StatesOne night somebody closed the window and it got way too hot
Everything thank you
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Ramon
United StatesNone
Service and the place
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Ersin
TurkeyGood location, clean hostel. Nice sitting area and kitchen
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Jose
United StatesI requested male room but they put me mixed room with male and female and it is bad because my religion forbids this. They didnt have any space to change me even if the reservation was for all male room.
Quiet location comfortable beds and private bed space
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Anna
United StatesCleanliness wasn't great - piled up garbage, empty hand towels in the bathrooms, etc. Pretty good overall, though.
Beds were comfortable. Provided a towel, linens, and a blanket.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
P
CanadaThe location is fabulous for public transit and sightseeing. The bunks provide great privacy and are comfy, and the kitchenette is stocked with dishes, utensils, and free tea and coffee. Check in/out can be done virtually and baggage storage is free, making this place really convenient for solo traveling.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Shivam
United StatesKitchen: 1. No paper towels in kitchen. I spilled something in the kitchen, then I had to fetch paper towels from a restroom to clean it up. 2. A couple of microwave buttons didn't work as expected. Had to work it out a different way. 3. Plastic plates have too many scratches. I don't wanna eat microplastics with my food. You may want to replace those with some better material. 4. Kitchen faucet is too tight. Also the direction in which the faucet knob is rotated to turn it on is opposite to our intuition. It is clockwise. Showers: 4. No wash basin in shower area. 5. No shampoo and conditioner in showers. Are we supposed to use the same bodywash for hair as well? Room: 6. Bunk beds can shake a bit when people are changing positions or moving. Disturbs the sleep. Can feel like an earthquake. Bunk beds can use fixtures with the wall to keep them from shaking. Also the beds can use a partition between the top and bottom compartments. As of now, mattress of the top compartment lies on some bars. But the top and bottom compartments can be fully separated by a metal sheet or plywood to isolate both of them completely. You don't wanna smell farts of another person sleeping either above or below you.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Nellum
United StatesNo cooking facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Nellum
United StatesCan not cook/ no cooking facilities
Atmosphere
Stayed in June 2025
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