San Francisco hostels launch new discount programs

Posted by admin on May 31, 2012

Pinching pennies is a way of life for backpackers on the road, but visiting a world-class tourist gem like San Francisco can be a bottomless black hole of pricey drinks, hefty museum admissions, expensive excursions, and more-than-you-bargained-for meals. Fear not, dear traveler — San Francisco can be fresh without the lettuce! Our San Francisco hostels have rounded up a whole new batch of discounts for guests, from neighborhood businesses as well as some major attractions.

On June 1, our San Francisco City Center and Downtown hostels are launching new discount programs (with the Fisherman’s Wharf hostel to follow later in June). When you check in, you’ll be given a list of discounts and a handy map for finding savings nearby.

Food and Drinks

• Black Magic Voodoo Lounge, 1400 Lombard Street
  $5 well drinks or 24 oz. PBR, $6 draft beer

• Edinburgh Castle Pub, 950 Geary Street
  $1 off beer and well drinks until 10 p.m.

• Gangway, 841 Larkin Street
  Special happy hour drink prices all night

• Latin Grill Express, 993 North Point Street
  15% off dinner menu, $4 sangria ($15 carafe), and the Hostel Special: Cuban pork sandwich with Cuban black beans for $8

• Lush Lounge, 1221 Polk Street
  Special happy hour drink prices all night

• Olive, 743 Larkin Street
  $1 off of draft beers and well drinks, and $7 pizzas (cheese or pepperoni). Read more here.

• Tikka Masala, 425 Ellis Street
  5% off food and drinks

• Yemeni’s Restaurant, 1098 Sutter Street
  10% off food and drinks. Read more here.

• Zen Yai Thai, 771 Ellis Street
  10% off food and drinks

Museums

• American Conservatory Theater (ACT), 415 Geary Street
  Half-price "rush" tickets available 2 hours before curtain

• Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street
  $2 off admission

• California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive
  15% off admission

• Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission Street
  $1 off admission

• International Art Museum of America, 1025 Market Street
  $1 off admission

Recreation and Transportation

• Blazing Saddles, 433 Mason Street
  $18 (reg. $28) for 24-hour bike rental

• Lorrie’s Airport Shuttle
  Discounted rate of $14 on transportation to/from SFO

• Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street or 610 Old Mason Street
  10% off purchases

So here’s your San Francisco itinerary: rent a bike and cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, catch an ACT show, check out some cool art and science museums, have a nice (discounted) meal, grab some cheap drinks, and get on a shuttle back to the airport with enough spare change to buy an "I heart SF" t-shirt at the gift store. You know, for your mom.