Adelaide Hostel
A small independent hostel on a quiet lane a short walk from Union Square and the cable cars.
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Isadora Duncan Lane is a one-block alley off Taylor Street, named for the dancer who was born next door, and the Adelaide Hostel occupies number 5. It sits on the slope where Union Square gives way to Lower Nob Hill in San Francisco, a few minutes on foot from the Powell Street cable car turnaround. The building was once a European-style pension, and it still runs as a small independent hostel rather than a chain property. Nicola Arciero is the general manager.
Beds, rooms and the shared spaces
- Dorm beds fitted with privacy curtains, a power outlet and a reading lamp at each bunk.
- Private rooms with their own bathrooms for travellers who want a door that closes.
- A full guest kitchen and dining area, an on-site laundry, and a lounge stocked with board games and a small library.
- Free WiFi throughout, lockers, and free luggage storage after checkout for guests with a late flight.
- A reception desk staffed around the clock, an outdoor patio, and parking for bikes and scooters.
Staff give travel and tour advice, which in a city of steep hills and several transit systems is more useful than it sounds.
Booking and arriving
Book directly or through the usual hostel platforms, but confirm the bed type you want: curtained dorm pods and private rooms are allocated differently. Check-in opens in the afternoon and check-out is mid-morning, so plan an early arrival around the luggage room rather than the bed. Ask about age limits, whether breakfast is included on your dates, and how lockers and bedding are handled, since hostel policies on these vary. Bring photo ID; hostels in San Francisco generally require it at the desk.
Getting around from Isadora Duncan Lane
The location is the point. BART and Muni at Powell Street, the cable cars and the Union Square shops are all a short walk. Guests use the hostel as a base for Daly City, South San Francisco, Brisbane and Colma on the Peninsula side, Sausalito across the Golden Gate, and Oakland and Alameda across the Bay, all reachable by transit without a car.
Reception can be reached on 415-359-1915 at any hour of the day or night.
Servicios
VerificadoCurtained dormitory bunks, each with its own power outlet and reading lamp, for solo travellers and groups who want a low-cost bed near Union Square without giving up privacy entirely.
Rooms with a door that locks and a private bathroom, for couples, families and anyone who wants hostel-style value with hotel-style seclusion in central San Francisco.
A full kitchen and dining area for self-catered meals, plus an on-site laundry, both of which cut the cost of a longer stay in the city and are shared by all guests.
Free luggage storage after checkout for guests with a late flight or train, and lockers for valuables during the stay; ask at the desk about padlocks and locker sizes.
A staffed front desk at any hour, so late arrivals from SFO or an overnight bus can check in and early departures can settle up without waiting for morning.
A lounge with board games and a library, an outdoor patio, bike and scooter parking, and staff who can say which bus, train or cable car goes where.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
San Francisco, CA 94102-1220
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioIs there an age limit or a rule about local residents?
Many San Francisco hostels restrict dorm beds to adults and some do not accept guests who live locally, because dorms are meant for travellers. Ask the hostel directly about its policy for your dates and whether private rooms follow the same rules.
How safe are my belongings in a shared dorm?
Hostels generally provide lockers; whether a padlock is included varies. Keep passports and electronics locked up, and ask whether the dorm doors use key cards. A staffed reception around the clock, which this hostel lists, helps.
Is breakfast or bedding included?
Policies change with season and rate, so confirm when booking. Ask what the rate includes, whether towels are provided or rented, and whether the kitchen is stocked with basics or bring-your-own only.
How do I get there from the airport?
BART runs from SFO to Powell Street station, a short walk uphill to the lane off Taylor Street. Late arrivals should check the last train time and note that the desk is staffed at any hour, according to the hostel.
Antes de contratar
- Confirm the bed type you booked: curtained dorm pod or private room with bathroom.
- Ask about check-in and check-out times and whether early luggage drop is possible.
- Ask what the rate includes: breakfast, bedding, towels, lockers.
- Check the age and local-resident policy before you travel.
- Bring photo ID; hostels require it at the desk.
Resumen en español
A pocos pasos de Union Square, en un callejón tranquilo llamado Isadora Duncan Lane, el Adelaide Hostel es un albergue pequeño e independiente en San Francisco. Ofrece camas en dormitorios con cortinas, enchufe y lámpara, habitaciones privadas con baño, cocina para huéspedes, lavandería, sala con juegos y biblioteca, casilleros, guardado gratuito de equipaje y recepción las 24 horas. El BART, el Muni y los tranvías de cable quedan a poca distancia a pie, lo que facilita visitar Oakland, Sausalito o la península sin auto. Para reservar o consultar, llame al 415-359-1915 a cualquier hora.
Los datos marcados como verificados se comprobaron el 29 de septiembre de 2026 con adelaidehostelsanfrancisco.com. Los demás datos vienen de registros comerciales públicos o describen lo típico de este tipo de negocio, según se indica. El negocio aún no los ha confirmado.
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