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Adelaide Hostel

5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly Adelaide Inn)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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San Francisco, California
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I stayed in a single room. I was transferred to adjacent building, a place called Dakota hotel. The blanket had eaten by something and was full of holes, the corridor were bit smelly. The receptionist was informative and concrete.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I have stayed in hostels all over the world and the Adelaide is the best! The hostel itself is very nicely furnished and decorated and the beds are built in wooden bunks so you have your own private space unlike the squeaky metal beds in most hostels. The staff are brilliant across the board, very helpful and friendly. The hostel... More

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San Diego, California
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I'm a frequent traveller to San Francisco for conference and seminars and by luck I found this cute European style hostel near Union Square. I like staying in hostels even if I have the budget because there you meet travellers from worldwide that share their exciting travels. The staff there was really nice and accomodating to my needs.They also have... More

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Milan, Italy
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19 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I booked a single room at the Adelaide and ended up at the Fitzgerald. Why don't they inform you of the change when you reserve? The room was okay, quite clean, tough with a musky smell; small but ok for one person. Breakfast average. Extremely unfriendly people. On the site and on the confirmation email they wrote they organised daily... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My girlfriend found and booked this via hostel world for our San Fran stint during our trip across America. I thought it was pretty expensive at first but we were well looked after, the place as spotless and we always felt safe. It is very central and only a 25 minute walk to the ferry ports. There is an electronic... More

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Yellowknife
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I'm an older woman (41) who was down in California for work. I decided to stay in the city for a week and couldn't afford to pay a lot of money so I booked a bed in a 4-person dorm at the Adelaide Hostel. I'm so glad I did! The staff were so friendly, the hostel had lots of events... More

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Curitiba, PR
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Hotel is well located, rooms are big enough and clean, the area feels very safe even in the night. It's a 40 minutes ride by shuttle to/from the airport, very good value fro money in a beautiful and expensive city.

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I stayed at the Adelaide in a private room - in the Dakota hotel as it happens. For money, this place is a good deal. The room was clean, it smelled a bit of bug spray, but once you threw open the window, it wasn't noticeable. It was quiet, the bed was comfortable, there is a fridge, some basic toiletries,... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Stayed here for about 3 weeks during an extended trip to San Fran. This place is great, nice staff, great wee breakfast on offer and they are happy to help you with anything you need. Unfortunately as I was staying with a group of mates we slightly outstayed our welcome as I think we were a bit on the wild... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Excellent experience at this hostel. Really clean with great facilities for travelers.lots of fun events at the Hostel with free meals 2nights a week.friendly staff.thanks Beth for all your help and eadaoin for your tasty breakfasts.

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What travellers say

  • Private room(12)
  • Free breakfast(8)
  • Union square(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Good quality(3)

Additional Information about Adelaide Hostel

Address: 5 Isadora Duncan Lane, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Formerly Adelaide Inn)
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 39 Speciality lodging in San Francisco
Price range (per night): 44 AUD - 109 AUD
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Adelaide Hotel
Adelaide Hotel San Francisco

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