Hostellers in San Francisco can participate in a wide array of educational and social programs. Local community volunteers take the opportunity to interact with travellers from around the world and share their knowledge of the city and its environs. From welcoming guests at the information desk, to leading neighborhood walking tours and museum visits, these volunteers enrich the visits of thousands of visitors each year.
Café Franco at HI-San Francisco-Fisherman's Wharf presents live music several times each month. For a schedule of upcoming events, please visit Special Events.
For a detailed schedule of events and activities at HI-San Francisco-Downtown, please visit their Programs Calendar.
Travel Seminars
Presented by the programming departments of the two San Francisco hostels, our popular travel seminars cover myriad aspects of independent travel, with an emphasis on travelling economically and responsibly. Past seminars have included "Tips for Women Travelling Solo," "Adventure Travel around the World," and "Budget Travel in Europe." For a schedule of upcoming events, please visit Special Events.
For further information about programs, please contact:
Fishermans Wharf Hostel
