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Reviews of Chapter San Francisco

1533 franklin street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States

#26 of 227 hotels in San Francisco

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Review score

Based on 720 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    10
    Central San Francisco location for a fraction of price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Not 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

    10
    The best hostel!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Best place I’ve stayed at so far in my new journey of hosteling for work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal 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

    9.0
    Good in general, safe area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Space 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay — clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location close to Midtown. The staff is friendly, the serv
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please 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

    10
    Great stay for a week in SF - quiet, clean, and great beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe 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

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing! Very close to everything that you need!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good for a short & cheap stay at San Francisco
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Ideal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is so wonderful. Had a quiet stay. Very happy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One night somebody closed the window and it got way too hot

    Everything thank you

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Service and the place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Good location, clean hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, clean hostel. Nice sitting area and kitchen

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Gender bender
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Highly recommend, but always room for improvement.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness 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

    10
    Excellent stay: comfy, private, and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    This place is fantastic and I just want them to improve a little bit more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Kitchen: 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cooking facilities

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can not cook/ no cooking facilities

    Atmosphere

    Stayed in June 2025

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