Impressed! Pacific Tradewinds is the hub to San Francisco.

I can't begin to tell you how impressed I was with Pacific Tradewinds as a hub to begin exploring San Francisco. The staff is ridiculously friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and fun, not to mention a great group to party with at the bar or on their rooftop. The hostel attracts young people of all creeds and nationalities, and the common-area and free internet stations are located and laid out to promote meeting fellow travelers. Thanks, PT!