ITH Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel

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#1 of 28 hostels in San Francisco
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Board games / puzzles
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Shared kitchen
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Quirky Hotels
Languages Spoken
English

Location

680 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111-2510
Getting there
Great for walkers
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San Francisco Intl Airport
19.3 km
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Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport
Montgomery St
7 minMuni
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles634 reviews
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ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel has garnered praise for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, which encourages guest interactions. Its cleanliness and well-kept facilities are frequently highlighted by visitors. The staff's friendliness and helpfulness are often mentioned, contributing to the hostel's reputation for outstanding service. Budget-conscious travelers appreciate the hostel's value, and amenities such as social events and comfortable furnishings receive positive attention. The comfortable beds and well-maintained rooms also earn rave reviews, just like the hostel's central and safe location near Chinatown and public transport.
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Welcoming
Rooms
Comfortable
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Affordable
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Spotless
Service
Helpful
Amenities
Top-notch

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ttravelsfromaus wrote a review Feb 4
Sydney, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
As the title suggests, I was stayed at ITH SF as a female solo traveller. I stayed in the six bed female dorms.

There’s an activity on every night with ample community space considering it’s a smaller hostel. This includes Karaoke, Trivia (a highlight), Taco Tuesday, BBQ on the rooftop, Global Language hour and more. The community is great!

Another significant plus is the beds are very comfortable and they all have curtains for privacy. They had spaces under beds for storage aswell as drawers to add toiletries or anything you want to grab quickly.

Something to note, this is not a disability accessible hostel. there are four or five flights of stairs (not too steep but definitely something to consider) with no elevator. The staff are very aware of this and there are little spots to rest along the way up, and generally will help with bags when you arrive!

The location is great about five minutes to a BART station, close to (but not in a super busy part of) Chinatown, and generally less than a 10 minute walk to MUNI light rail and bus stops, with the closest being less than a minute walk.

9.5/10!
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Date of stay: January 2025
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Mirla M wrote a review Aug 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I really enjoyed my stay of 4 nights, the place has a great location i felt safe all the time even though stayed a mix room everyone was very friendly and respectful. I felt very comfortable the place is very cozy. Asad is the BEST he is very patient and helpful, Jesse is nice too.
Overall i loved my experience in this hostel and would come back again.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Desmond wrote a review Dec 2022
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Spent seven nights in the only private room (meant for two) in the house. The property is accessible to Chinatown and downtown SF. Basic for sure and the ventilation fan whirs, but the place is never unsafe.

While I did not manage to speak to everyone, Nicole, Angelo, and others are personable and make guests feel welcome. There are regular activities like BBQ, taco nights, outings, and more to help you meet everyone.

Special shoutout to Sara, who is ever so positive with a smile and got me out of difficult situations multiple times when I locked myself out of the room and dropped my phone into a crevice between my bed and corner of the room!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Wang E wrote a review Dec 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It’s a great place and very clean. Staff , Assad are very helpful in entry and explaining the facility. They offer Raman and it’s recommended to anyone travel to SF.

Breakfast is very easy to get and many international travelers are meeting here. It’s great.
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Date of stay: December 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled solo
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cheynewanderson wrote a review Oct 2024
4.0 of 5 bubbles
I booked my stay last minute, and wasn't able to arrive until 3am. The receptionist was very helpful getting me checked in early before I arrived so that I had all the info I needed and was able to enter and get right to sleep. I also ended up needing to extend my stay an additional night, and he helped me with that as well.
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Date of stay: October 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Lucia L wrote a review Jan 2025
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was my very first time staying at a hostel and I am so happy it was here! Absolutely the best choice. Place is clean, beds are comfortable, staff is super friendly and kind. Plenty of room under the bunk beds for my bags. Kitchen is fully equiped, breakfast is great, and I loved having courtesy tea and coffee available at all times. Thank you so very much for a wonderful experience.
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Date of stay: January 2025
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled solo
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Jess W wrote a review Dec 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had a really great experience! The hosts are very welcoming and there are fun community events nightly! Taco Tuesdays and Rooftop BBQ were some of my favorites :) There is free breakfast and coffee/tea and a full kitchen to cook in. Definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Raj C wrote a review Aug 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The hostel itself was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. The common areas were lively, and it was easy to meet other travelers. The facilities were top-notch, with everything you need, from well-equipped kitchens to cozy lounges. The beds were comfortable, and I appreciated the privacy curtains and individual charging points in the dorms.I also loved the hostel's social events, which made it easy to connect with other guests and experience the local culture. Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, is a fantastic choice. I'll definitely be staying here again on my next visit!

Thank You ASAD
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Date of stay: July 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled solo
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J M wrote a review Nov 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great hostel great vibes and the most hospitable table manager, so many events organized from Halloween night to BBQ karaoke and taco Tuesday night. Wonderful vibes in common room with travelers from all over the world. Fully equipped kitchen was well-equipped, making it easy to prepare meals, and plenty of dining options near the hostel. A cozy and secure place.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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jakeptrujillo wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My friend and I had only planned to stay here for 2 days, but after seeing how comfortable and how amazing the staff here is, we had to extend our stay here for 3 more days!!:)
The entire place, kitchen, showers, restrooms, common room, and bed rooms were always very clean and tidy. You can really tell that the staff all love there jobs and they are very knowledgeable and happy to help you out if you need anything!
BIG shout out to Nikole, She went above and beyond! She was incredibly kinda and has such a fun and happy energy to her.
She got people on multiple occasions together to go out and do really amazing activities, She took us to Baker beach, some really fun bars, and even a club for some late night dancing!
She really made my stay in San Francisco one that I will remember forever and definitely deserves a raise $$ :)
10/10 I highly recommend staying here and I know you will have an amazing time :)
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Date of stay: August 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Answer from sfhostel
8 contributions2 helpful votes
Unfortunately, because we are in an old historic building is has been deemed technically infeasible and financially prohibitive to install an elevator. For guests unable to navigate our stairs we will arrange equivalent accommodation at another hostel. That said, we do have handicap accessible bathroom and dorm room. The bathroom has a roll in heater shower with a hand sprayer as well as wheelchair accessible toilet and sink. Contrary to the statement made by travglobT, the stairs are possible for some people in a wheelchair. We have found there are some people in wheelchairs who are very strong and can navigate stairs, especially because we have handrails on both sides of the stairs. In addition, the ADA bathroom works well for people having other disabilities, such as prosthetic legs. If anyone has questions about our accessibility features, we encourage them to contact the manager in advance of their arrival.
PragatiSingh asked a question Apr 2017
New Delhi, India17 contributions5 helpful votes
Do you have separate male female dorms or are they all mixed?
Answer from sfhostel
8 contributions2 helpful votes
Hi Pragati, I recognize your name so I know we have already answered this question for you personally, however I will answer it again here for the benefit of other readers. As a small hostel, it's necessary that all our rooms are mixed dormitories. This works for our small community of friends who have only recently met and male/female travelers who are traveling together (sharing shampoo bottles etc.) If the mixed dorm arrangement is a concern for you, please ask and we will try to put you with mostly female dorm if that's possible. See you soon! Darren
Answer from Bailey Penrod
San Francisco, California
Hey Lauren. As we are right in downtown San Francisco, we do not offer parking. There are parking garages 1 block away for $28/24 hours. Alternatively, we know of some first come, first served free street parking across the city. You can then take a 25 minute bus ride back. There is also some street parking in front of the hostel, but only from 7pm-7am during the week, and limited on the weekends. If you are renting a car for SF, we highly recommend NOT to. There is plenty of public transit here. if you are renting a car for a longer trip and SF is in the middle, then you can choose from the above options. You could also look at returning the car when you get to SF and renting another one after you leave, to your next destination. Hope that helps!
Answer from barsegh
Vancouver, Canada173 contributions30 helpful votes
I don't think they have private rooms.
Limestonecowboy asked a question Mar 2016
Hay-on-Wye
Whats the deal on the bedding front?
Answer from Courtney L
San Francisco, California10 contributions3 helpful votes
What Jenny said, plus a free fluffy towel :)
Takumi T wrote a tip Jan 2025
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"-Bring a padlock or purchase one at the reception -Able to check in after midnight but with a small fee -Keep an eye out for social events"
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George W wrote a tip Sep 2024
Hanoi, Vietnam9 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"NB this is walk up (4 floors) so you will get a work out, especially if your bag is heavy. Adds to the charm in my opinion."
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Huanyu R wrote a tip Mar 2024
Nanjing, China1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"connect with ITH in advance and let them know when you will arrive"
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andreabP28 wrote a tip Oct 2023
11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bring your own flip-flops to enjoy showering 🚿"
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Aly wrote a tip Jul 2023
Boston, Massachusetts4 contributions1 helpful vote
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"On 4th floor, plan accordingly for bags/accessibility. "
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PRICE RANGE
₱3,142 - ₱7,622 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United StatesCaliforniaSan FranciscoChinatown
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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