Hostel Features
The Marin Headlands Hostel is set in a U.S. National Park less than 5 miles north of San Francisco, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Housed in the historic homes of former Fort Barry officers, the hostel provides immediate access to a wealth of outdoor activities, including miles of hiking and biking trails, beaches, and dense forest.
Guest rooms
Accommodations are in shared, gender-specific or co-ed dorm rooms, or in private rooms. Bathrooms are shared.
Guests may choose to stay in:
- Shared dorm rooms (average 4 to 9 beds per room)
- Private single/double room
- Private family room (up to 2 adults and 2 children)
Common areas
The hostel offers several areas for guests to relax and enjoy, including:
- Cozy lounge with woodstove, piano, and library
- Antique parlor with decorative fireplace
- Recreation room with pool, ping pong, and foosball tables, games, library, and television (video/DVD rental available)
- Shaded picnic area with tables and barbecue
- Basketball court
- A National Park outside the front door!
Kitchen and dining
The hostel has two self-service kitchens where guests can prepare their own meals. Both kitchens are fully equipped with stove, oven, microwave, coffeemaker, and ample refrigerator/freezer space. Pots and pans, dishes, and utensils are also provided.
Guests also have access to two indoor dining rooms and a shaded picnic area with tables and barbecue.
Amenities
We are pleased to offer our guests the following services and amenities:
- Internet facilities
- On-site laundry
- Free parking
- Information desk
- Baggage and bicycle storage
- Secure lockers
- Equipment rental (from Frisbees and footballs to flashlights and alarm clocks)
- Vending machines with snacks
- 24-hour access for registered guests
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Group meeting space and/or accommodations available