| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. it's 5 miles from both hiking at mori point and fishing at sharp park beach. there's also a game room with virtual reality equipment (extra). this relaxed hostel is in a residential neighborhood a mile from i-280. amenities include a communal kitchen, a laid-back lounge offering a flat-screen tv, and a yard with a fire pit. casual co-ed dorms with bunk beds sleep 4 to 6 people and feature free wi-fi and shared bathrooms
San Francisco International Airport 11 min
Haight-Ashbury (24 min)
This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. PIER 39 (27 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. California Academy of Sciences (22 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Ferry Building (22 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Alcatraz Island (27 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Zoo (13 min)
Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. The Painted Ladies (21 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Coit Tower (28 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (21 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (25 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Golden Gate Park (20 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. de Young Museum (21 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. The Palace Of Fine Arts (28 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Twin Peaks (25 min)
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Japanese Tea Garden (21 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. | 
