Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel — San Francisco, United States

Amsterdam Hostel is a no-frills budget hostel with dorms and private rooms near Union Square in San Francisco, United States.

Address: 749 Taylor Street, San Francisco. Property ID: 1374271.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/san-francisco/amsterdam-hostel-1374271

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Axel's take: 7.0/10

A practical budget base, provided you can tolerate noise and uneven housekeeping. a no-frills budget hostel with dorms and private rooms near Union Square, scored for what it is.

Amsterdam Hostel is a no-frills hostel, not a conventional hotel, and we'd consider it for a budget-focused San Francisco visit. Its strongest asset is the location near Union Square, with restaurants and public transport within walking distance. Bathrooms attached to each dorm or private room, a communal kitchen and free Wi-Fi make it practical. Recent guests frequently praise helpful staff, though the overall picture is good rather than outstanding.

The compromises are sleep and consistency: guests describe cramped dorms, disruptive roommates and noise around the kitchen, while cleanliness feedback ranges from very positive to complaints about odors and untidy shared spaces. We'd skip it if quiet nights or reliably spotless surroundings are priorities. Before booking a dorm, check the hostel's passport or student-ID and travel-itinerary requirements; these are more restrictive than a typical hotel's.

• Best for: budget-conscious backpackers; travelers who want kitchen access; friends booking a private room

• Watch out for: Dorm and kitchen-area noise; Uneven room and shared-space cleanliness; Restrictive dorm eligibility requirements

• Location: Central and convenient for Union Square; expect an uphill walk from Powell Street.

• Rooms: Private rooms and compact dorms have attached bathrooms; noise exposure varies.

• Cleanliness: Many guests report clean rooms, but recent feedback shows inconsistent housekeeping and kitchen upkeep.

• Service: Helpful reception staff earn frequent praise; handling of disruptive guests is less consistent.

• Amenities: Shared kitchen, lounge, free Wi-Fi, laundry and lockers; bring your own padlock.

• Fees and surprises: Confirm security and key deposits, dorm eligibility and arrival arrangements; parking is off-site.

Axel's opinion of Amsterdam Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · klook.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Amsterdam Hostel

• Property type: Hostel
• 2-star hotel
• 749 Taylor Street, San Francisco
• Guest rating: 3.5/5 on Google from 1,104 reviews (location 4.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): San Francisco International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Union Square: 6 min walk
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $30 per room per night; Deposit: $250 per room per stay
• Amenities: Playroom, Breakfast, Restaurant, Airport transportation, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen, Kitchen, Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in San Francisco

Room types

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Bed in Dorm

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Private Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Private Sextuple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Kitchen
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe Patio Quadruple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe Patio Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Patio
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Accessible Double room full double bed

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Accessible Double room full double bed — room photo 1

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