Best Hostels in Palo Alto
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Best-rated
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
The San Francisco hostel boasts a prime location fairly close to sports attractions such as Oracle Park Baseball Stadium and provides easy access to the storefront Wells Fargo History Museum, which is only 150 metres away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Pier 39 (2 km) and the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square" (1 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker hostel is also located nearly 25 minutes on foot from The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square.
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel
The San Francisco hostel boasts a prime location fairly close to sports attractions such as Oracle Park Baseball Stadium and provides easy access to the storefront Wells Fargo History Museum, which is only 150 metres away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Pier 39 (2 km) and the 2.6-acre public plaza "Union Square" (1 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker hostel is also located nearly 25 minutes on foot from The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square.
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Popular choice
Samesun San Francisco
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Found merely 1.5 km from North Beach, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. This San Francisco hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship.
The 109-room Samesun San Francisco hostel is also nestled in Ghirardelli Square with an outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant, where guests will find attractions, such as the east–west Lombard Street, which is just 650 metres away.
The San Francisco property offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Samesun San Francisco
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Samesun San Francisco
Found merely 1.5 km from North Beach, the hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. This San Francisco hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship.
The 109-room Samesun San Francisco hostel is also nestled in Ghirardelli Square with an outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant, where guests will find attractions, such as the east–west Lombard Street, which is just 650 metres away.
The San Francisco property offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Found 2.3 km from Chinatown, this hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The San Francisco hostel is also within reach of the east–west Lombard Street.
Guests can visit the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", an ideal spot for family time 30 minutes' walk away.
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel
Found 2.3 km from Chinatown, this hostel is 2.1 km from worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. The San Francisco hostel is also within reach of the east–west Lombard Street.
Guests can visit the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", an ideal spot for family time 30 minutes' walk away.
Cheap Hostels in Palo Alto
Chapter San Francisco
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
This hostel is 2 km from Chinatown and within reach of such cultural venues as the turreted mansion "Haas-Lilienthal House". The comfortable hostel also boasts a convenient location, a 5-minute stroll from The Regency Ballroom Theatre.
Guests will find the 11.49 acres Lafayette Park, which is about 700 metres away.
Chapter San Francisco
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Chapter San Francisco
This hostel is 2 km from Chinatown and within reach of such cultural venues as the turreted mansion "Haas-Lilienthal House". The comfortable hostel also boasts a convenient location, a 5-minute stroll from The Regency Ballroom Theatre.
Guests will find the 11.49 acres Lafayette Park, which is about 700 metres away.
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Guest favorite
Green Tortoise Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
This hostel is nestled in the very heart of San Francisco, within reach of the historic park "Washington Square". The east – west Lombard Street can be reached a 17-minute walk from the San Francisco hostel.
Green Tortoise hostel is within 2 km of SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship, while sport lovers will appreciate Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, located 2.6 km away.
Featuring reading lamps, the rooms at the hostel are also furnished with lockers.
Green Tortoise Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Green Tortoise Hostel
This hostel is nestled in the very heart of San Francisco, within reach of the historic park "Washington Square". The east – west Lombard Street can be reached a 17-minute walk from the San Francisco hostel.
Green Tortoise hostel is within 2 km of SS Jeremiah O'Brien Liberty Ship, while sport lovers will appreciate Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, located 2.6 km away.
Featuring reading lamps, the rooms at the hostel are also furnished with lockers.
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 35 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Guests may find Madame Tussauds San Francisco Wax Museum located 2.5 km from the hostel, while Pier 39 is around 10 minutes' drive away.
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 35 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Heating
Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only)
Guests may find Madame Tussauds San Francisco Wax Museum located 2.5 km from the hostel, while Pier 39 is around 10 minutes' drive away.
Youth Hostels in Palo Alto
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
This San Francisco hostel is merely 1.7 km from Chinatown and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as Asian Art Museum. You can access the shopping plaza "Union Square" (1.2 km) and the kawaii-cute mall "Japan Center" (1.3 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Families can enjoy proximity to the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Music City Hotel - The San Francisco Music Experience
This San Francisco hostel is merely 1.7 km from Chinatown and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as Asian Art Museum. You can access the shopping plaza "Union Square" (1.2 km) and the kawaii-cute mall "Japan Center" (1.3 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Families can enjoy proximity to the waterfront museum "Aquarium of the Bay", which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Orange Village Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Found 2.5 km from the 210-foot Coit Tower, the hostel is not far from worship locations like the modern Old Cathedral of Saint Mary. The nearby sports attractions include Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, about a 30-minute walk away.
In proximity to Orange Village hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Alamo Square Park, which is 2.3 km away.
Orange Village Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Orange Village Hostel
Found 2.5 km from the 210-foot Coit Tower, the hostel is not far from worship locations like the modern Old Cathedral of Saint Mary. The nearby sports attractions include Oracle Park Baseball Stadium, about a 30-minute walk away.
In proximity to Orange Village hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Alamo Square Park, which is 2.3 km away.
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Beach access
Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop welcomes shopping lovers 400 metres away, while Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz is only a 6-minute walk from this hostel. The historic Looff Carousel can be reached a short way from the Santa Cruz hostel.
The property boasts location a mere 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Santa Cruz Hostel
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop welcomes shopping lovers 400 metres away, while Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz is only a 6-minute walk from this hostel. The historic Looff Carousel can be reached a short way from the Santa Cruz hostel.
The property boasts location a mere 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Hostels In Palo Alto City Centre
Amsterdam Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
The San Francisco hostel is in Downtown San Francisco with remnants of the Barbary Coast, a 19th-century red-light district, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Pier 39.
Amsterdam Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Ironing facilities
Amsterdam Hostel
The San Francisco hostel is in Downtown San Francisco with remnants of the Barbary Coast, a 19th-century red-light district, nearly 25 minutes' walk from Pier 39.
Hostel Style Shared Room
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Located 4.3 km from Cox Multi-Purpose Stadium, this Daly City hostel is 4.8 km from Lake Merced Lakefront Park. San Bruno Mountain State & County Park can be reached around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the 100-acre San Francisco Zoo, which is 7 km away.
Offering a dressing room and a dining area, the Daly City accommodation comes with a laptop sized safe and comforts like an iron with ironing board. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Hostel Style Shared Room
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
Hostel Style Shared Room
Located 4.3 km from Cox Multi-Purpose Stadium, this Daly City hostel is 4.8 km from Lake Merced Lakefront Park. San Bruno Mountain State & County Park can be reached around 10 minutes' drive from the hostel.
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the 100-acre San Francisco Zoo, which is 7 km away.
Offering a dressing room and a dining area, the Daly City accommodation comes with a laptop sized safe and comforts like an iron with ironing board. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Adelaide Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Found a mere 1.2 km from Chinatown, the hostel is within reach of worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. This San Francisco hostel is also merely 150 metres from Curran Theatre.
Adelaide hostel is approximately 5 minutes by car from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre" and only steps away from American Conservatory Theater.
Adelaide Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Adelaide Hostel
Found a mere 1.2 km from Chinatown, the hostel is within reach of worship locations like the neo-gothic Grace Cathedral. This San Francisco hostel is also merely 150 metres from Curran Theatre.
Adelaide hostel is approximately 5 minutes by car from the upscale urban Shopping mall "Westfield San Francisco Centre" and only steps away from American Conservatory Theater.
Hostels in Palo Alto with Car Parking
European Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
The shopping plaza "Union Square" welcomes shopping lovers 1.7 km away, while the multi-purpose arena "Bill Graham Civic Auditorium" is just a few steps from the San Francisco hostel. American Conservatory Theater can be reached a 19-minute walk from the San Francisco property.
European hostel is also 2.2 km from sports attractions, such as Oracle Park Baseball Stadium.
European Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
European Hostel
The shopping plaza "Union Square" welcomes shopping lovers 1.7 km away, while the multi-purpose arena "Bill Graham Civic Auditorium" is just a few steps from the San Francisco hostel. American Conservatory Theater can be reached a 19-minute walk from the San Francisco property.
European hostel is also 2.2 km from sports attractions, such as Oracle Park Baseball Stadium.
Perramont Hotel
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Guests may find the large vibrant Koret Playground located 25 minutes' walk from the hostel, while The Regency Ballroom Theatre is 2.5 km away. Also, the comfortable hostel is 3.5 km from such natural sights as Japanese Tea Garden.
The Castro is 750 metres away, and The Fillmore Music Venue, available to diversify your stay, is 30 minutes' walk away.
Perramont Hotel
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Perramont Hotel
Guests may find the large vibrant Koret Playground located 25 minutes' walk from the hostel, while The Regency Ballroom Theatre is 2.5 km away. Also, the comfortable hostel is 3.5 km from such natural sights as Japanese Tea Garden.
The Castro is 750 metres away, and The Fillmore Music Venue, available to diversify your stay, is 30 minutes' walk away.
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Great deal
Affordable Dorm Hayward
Sun Gallery is approximately 100 metres from the Hayward hostel, and natural sites like Sulphur Creek Nature Center are approximately a 25-minute walk away. Kenneth Birchfield Memorial Park can be reached 2.6 km from the hostel.
Meek Park is around a 10-minute drive from the property.
Affordable Dorm Hayward
Affordable Dorm Hayward
Sun Gallery is approximately 100 metres from the Hayward hostel, and natural sites like Sulphur Creek Nature Center are approximately a 25-minute walk away. Kenneth Birchfield Memorial Park can be reached 2.6 km from the hostel.
Meek Park is around a 10-minute drive from the property.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Palo Alto, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel |
9.5 / 10 (898 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
| Samesun San Francisco |
8.3 / 10 (4301 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Hi San Francisco Fisherman'S Wharf Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (1573 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Chapter San Francisco |
8.2 / 10 (1343 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| Green Tortoise Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (900 Reviews) |
From 35$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Palo Alto hostels are budget-friendly near downtown attractions?
Hostels like European Hostel and Green Tortoise Hostel are great options for budget travelers. They are close to notable spots like the Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford University.
Visit the Art Center before 3 PM on weekdays for free entry to the current exhibitions.
Which hostels near Stanford University are great for students?
Chapter San Francisco and Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only) are ideal for students visiting Stanford University. They provide easy access to campus events and nearby cafes.
Check out the Stanford Campus Tours on Saturdays for a guided exploration of the university.
What are the best hostels in Palo Alto for those looking for social activities?
Hostels like Ith San Francisco Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel and Samesun San Francisco often organize social events. These activities make it easy to meet other travelers in the communal spaces.
Join the hostel's pub crawl on Fridays for a fun way to explore local nightlife and meet fellow guests.
Which hostels near train stations offer easy transport options?
Affordable Dorm Hayward and Hi San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel are located near transit options like Caltrain. This makes it convenient to visit nearby cities.
Consider taking the Caltrain to visit Santa Clara for a day. Tickets are under $10 and trains run every 30 minutes.
Are there hostels in Palo Alto with parking facilities?
Many hostels, like Amsterdam Hostel and Orange Village Hostel, offer parking facilities. This is convenient if you are driving into the area.
Book your parking space in advance during busy seasons to ensure availability, especially on weekends.
Which budget hostels near beaches would you recommend?
While Palo Alto is not directly on the coast, hostels like Santa Cruz Hostel are a short drive from local beaches. They provide easy access to Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.
Head to Santa Cruz Beach early in the morning to find the best parking spots, as they fill up fast by noon.
What are the best hostels for extended stays in Palo Alto?
Green Tortoise Hostel and Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel (Adults Only) are good choices for extended stays. They offer amenities like communal kitchens to help save on dining costs.
Plan to cook meals during your stay. Grocery stores near the hostels offer fresh produce at budget-friendly prices.
What unique activities are available during a Palo Alto trip?
You can catch seasonal events like the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts in August. This festival features art displays, food, and live performances.
Plan your visit around festival dates to enjoy local culture and crafts firsthand.
How can you experience local food in Palo Alto?
Check out restaurants in downtown Palo Alto like Zareen's and Oren's Hummus for local bites. They offer unique takes on Californian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Try visiting during lunch hours for special meal deals that are often cheaper than dinner prices.
What is the best way to get around Palo Alto without a car?
Utilize public transport options like Caltrain and local shuttles. Biking is also popular, with bike rentals available around town.
Consider buying a Caltrain day pass for unlimited rides, which can save money during your daily outings.