An award-winning hostel with a number of fun perks, USA Hostels San Francisco might be the best hostel in the city. Guests are encouraged to join in on any number of group activities from pub crawls to movie nights in the on-site screening room, and there's usually someone cooking something to share in the communal kitchen. Dorms have custom-designed privacy pods with outlets and reading lights, and there are also private suites with TVs and more hotel-like amenities.