Temporary Residence Housing
Upon arrival in San Francisco, if lodging with friends or relatives is not possible, you may want to find housing at a residence club, hotel or hostel. The following is a list of temporary housing options that you may want to explore. Call far in advance for reservations.
Residence Clubs
Hotels
Hostels
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Residence Clubs provide housing on a weekly, monthly, and sometimes yearly basis. Other conveniences include a lounge, meals, linen service, recreation facilities and libraries. It may also be an opportunity to meet new friends.
YMCA Civic Center Location
220 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-345-6700
www.centralymcasf.org
Some hotels offer weekly rates that are reasonably priced. Maximum stay is typically 4 weeks. This is a good option to use while searching for permanent housing.
Note: prices vary depending upon availability, private or shared room, private or shared bathroom, and location of hotel. Call far in advance for reservations.
Cartwright Hotel
524 Sutter Street (at Powell)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-421-2865
www.cartwrighthotel.com
The Mosser Victorian Hotel
54 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-986-4400, ext. 304 or 334.
www.themosser.com
Park Hotel
325 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-956-0445
www.paramounthotelsinc.com
The following websites are good resources to find ideal short-term accommodations within your budget.
Hostels are for those students who are in need of a place for just a few days (maximum stay is typically 3 nights). Call far in advance for reservations.
American Youth Hostel (Downtown/Union Square area)
312 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-1704
Phone: 415-788-5604
www.hiusa.org
American Youth Hostel (Downtown/Union Square area)
685 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: 415-474 5721
Fax: 415-776 0775
www.sfcitycenterhostel.org
Information subject to change without notice.