Sweet San Francisco Hostel

Over the next few weeks, we're looking at the runners up to our soon-to-be-revealed Best Hostel 2006 choice, starting last week with Guadalajara's great Hostal de Maria. We were also wowed by San Francisco's Adelaide Hostel last fall, judging by our review in September:

"The Adelaide is a great San Francisco hostel -- very central, near Union Square and easy public transportation. San Francisco has a passel of hostels, and my favorite in this backpacker-friendly California town is the Adelaide. Close to the action and inexpensive; extensive free wifi and a fantastically friendly staff make this San Francisco hostel a winner..."

Read the Adelaide Hostel review and check out some photos if you're doing any California dreaming this year, and stay tuned for more best hostel 2006 choices.

• Adelaide Hostel Review
• Adelaide Hostel Photos

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Photo: Kathleen Crislip