Reservations
The Marin Headlands Hostel welcomes walk-in guests but reservations are recommended, especially for travelers who use public transportation to reach us (if the hostel is full, your only option out of Fort Barry will most likely be an expensive cab ride to San Francisco).
Advance reservations are also recommended for travelers who want private accommodations or who have special needs.
Reserve online
Click on the link above and you will be directed to the Hostelling International USA website for online reservations. Please note that HI-USA requires a 5% deposit and a $3 booking fee for online reservations.
Reserve by phone
(415) 331-2777
Or call the toll-free HI-USA reservation line at (888) 464-4872, and dial #168 to be connected to the hostel.
Please call during office hours, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. daily.
Reserve by fax
(415) 331-3568
When making your reservation, please provide:
- Your date(s) of stay
- Full name of each guest
- Gender of each guest (for dorm bed reservations only)
- Credit card information
Hours
The Marin Headlands Hostel is open 24 hours to guests who have checked in.
Reservation and reception hours are 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
The hostel is open daily year-round.
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in hours are 3:30 - 10:30 p.m.
24-hour check-in is available with advance arrangements.
Check-out is before 11 a.m.
Adults must provide a valid government-issued picture identification card (passport, driver's license, or state or military ID card) to stay at the Marin Headlands Hostel.
Payment
We accept cash, travelers checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.
A credit card is required to make a reservation, but during the check-in process you may choose to pay for your accommodations with cash or travelers checks instead.
Cancellation policy
If you need to cancel or change your reservation, at least 48 hours advance notice is required. If a cancellation is made without 48 hours advance notice, or if you do not arrive on the reserved date, your credit card will be charged for one night’s accommodation per person, and any additional nights reserved will be cancelled. (For groups, a different cancellation policy applies.)