Name: Green Tortoise Hostel
Address: 494 Broadway Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States of America, 494 Broadway Street, California, CA 94133, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $64 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Green Tortoise Hostel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location 494 Broadway Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location

*8.2* Transamerica Building: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.2* Coit Tower: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

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The easy answer to this: location, location, location. It's on the border of Chinatown & Little Italy. It's less than a 15 minute walk to Pier 7 on the Embarcadero. It's not a long walk at all to the Financial District. Though the MUNI & BART are terrific transportation systems, and I'm sure there are stations nearby, I didn't use them at all during the week. (I went with Uber or walked...a lot.) Anyway, if you want to stay in this area and not spend a fortune, this is probably one of your best bets. Besides, the other hostelers were all pretty cool here.

Neil, United States of America

I stay in hostels a few times per year, so not a lot, but this one is by far my favorite. I shared a room with several other girls, and I really enjoyed using the sauna after a cold day out, as well as the giant dining hall + kitchen where you could score a bunch of free foods if that's what you're into (they had a wealth of leftovers free for taking).

Jane, United States of America

The staff are super nice, there are plenty of maps and thinks to do listed in the lobby. The breakfast is ok, yogurt and fruits, also you can cook your own egg.

Pamela, Brazil

Amazing facilities! Free dinner and social events 3-4 times a week. Amazing breakfast. Everything you will need and even stuffs you didn't think about. Don't hesitate between this place and any other. Go there!

Aeta, United States of America

I really liked my window bed and the breakfast in the morning.

Eva, Slovakia

Friendly staff and nice breakfast and free dinner 3 times a week. Sometimes, there are also some free food from nearby cafe or restaurant (food rescue).

Ying, Taiwan

Courteous service, didn’t need to wait to use the bathroom, close to the marathon

Chou, United States of America

The breakfast was very diverse and good, the location is close to the bay, the financial district, the Chinese neighbor et at a walkable distance from little Italy. Beds are confortable, bathrooms are clean, rooms are quiet during the weekdays, noisy Friday and Saturday nights. Mind that you need cash at the registration as deposit, 20$.

Anca, United States of America

Friendly staffs, clean bathrooms, feel secured to be in room.

Saeko, United States of America

Young and energetic hostel! Lots of activities and good location. Following the others to make your own breakfast.

Qiang, Norway

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What guests loved the most:
“The easy answer to this: location, location, location. It's on the border of Chinatown & Little Italy. It's less than a 15 minute walk to Pier 7 on the Embarcadero. ”

Neil United States of America
“I stay in hostels a few times per year, so not a lot, but this one is by far my favorite. ”

Jane United States of America
“The staff are super nice, there are plenty of maps and thinks to do listed in the lobby. The breakfast is ok, yogurt and fruits, also you can cook your own egg.”

Pamela Brazil
“Amazing facilities! Free dinner and social events 3-4 times a week. Amazing breakfast. Everything you will need and even stuffs you didn't think about. ”

Aeta United States of America
“I really liked my window bed and the breakfast in the morning.”

Eva Slovakia
“Friendly staff and nice breakfast and free dinner 3 times a week. Sometimes, there are also some free food from nearby cafe or restaurant (food rescue).”

Ying Taiwan
“Courteous service, didn’t need to wait to use the bathroom, close to the marathon”

Chou United States of America
“The breakfast was very diverse and good, the location is close to the bay, the financial district, the Chinese neighbor et at a walkable distance from little Italy. ”

Anca United States of America
“Friendly staffs, clean bathrooms, feel secured to be in room.”

Saeko United States of America
“Young and energetic hostel! Lots of activities and good location. Following the others to make your own breakfast.”

Qiang Norway

This property is a 20-minute walk from the beach. In the lively North Beach Little Italy district, this San Francisco hostel is just a 3 minute walk to the renowned City Lights Bookstore and the entertainment district. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Shared dormitory accommodations are provided by Green Tortoise Hostels San Francisco. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and a large lounge with free foosball and billiards.

A free daily breakfast consisting of eggs, oatmeal, bagels, fresh fruit and orange juice is served every morning at this hostel. Coffee and tea are available all day. A free dinner is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the menu varies.

A 24-hour front desk is available to guests at the this hostel. Other facilities include a tour desk, luggage storage and a laundromat. An airport shuttle can only be arranged for a return to the airport.

Ferry Building shops, farmers market and restaurants are just over half a mile from Green Tortoise Hostel. Fisherman's Wharf attractions are a 20-minute walk away.

North Beach is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks.

This is our guests' favorite part of San Francisco, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in San Francisco! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Green Tortoise Hostel

Green Tortoise is a family owned and operated hostel started in the 90's. We are all well traveled and try to bring to the hostel what all travelers are looking for, culture. We believe in atmosphere above all else. The hostel is laid back with few rules. We try to promote a sense of community and fun with our free dinners accompanied by live music, free pubcrawls, and daily outings into the city.

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, walking and city walks – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Caffe Trieste
0.1 miles
Transamerica Building
0.2 miles
Beach Blanket Babylon
0.3 miles
Coit Tower
0.3 miles
Wells Fargo History Museum
0.4 miles
Cable Car Museum
0.4 miles
Aquarium of the Bay
0.4 miles
Embarcadero Plaza
0.5 miles
BART - Embarcadero Station
0.6 miles
Grace Cathedral
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market Market
0.6 miles
Trader Joes Supermarket
0.6 miles
Whole Foods Market Market
1.5 miles
Naked Lunch bar & restaurant Restaurant
0 miles
Chinatown Market
0.1 miles
The Saloon Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
The Nature stop Supermarket
0.2 miles
Specs Bar Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Safeway Supermarket
0.5 miles
Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant Restaurant
0.6 miles
Cafe Trieste Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Sotto Mare Restaurant
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Coit Tower Mountain
0.2 miles
Fisherman's Wharf Ocean/Sea
1 miles
Golden Gate Bridge Ocean/Sea
3 miles
Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park Lake
4 miles
Golden Gate Park Lake
4 miles
Twin Peaks Mountain
5 miles
Lake Merritt Lake
12 miles
Mt Tamalpais State Park Mountain
15 miles
Muir Woods Ocean/Sea
15 miles

Closest Airports

Oakland International Airport
11.4 miles
San Francisco International Airport
12.6 miles
Mineta San Jose International Airport
39.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good dorm system for backcappers, individual lock cages for each visitor, clean sheets, good infrastructure, international room with pool tables, make your own breakfast system good staff and good location.”

Franco Benza

United States of America

“Safe location, friendly environment, huge dining hall with great activities”

Paul

United States of America

“Staff were great, great atmosphere, great kitchen, great location!”

Darren

United Kingdom

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From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Green Tortoise Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

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Guests under 18 years of age can only check-in with a parent or official guardian. Guests under 16 years of age are only permitted in private rooms, unless an entire dorm is rented.

A cash security deposit of 20 USD is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation. Contact the hostel for further details.

Group reservations consisting of 5 or more persons may be asked for payment prior to arrival.

We have a 7 day maximum stay.

Guests must provide a government issued ID that is from outside the Bay Area. Please contact us if you are unsure about check-in requirements.

Please note: Guests should inquire with hotel directly regarding fee for off-site parking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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Reviewed: September 18, 2018

Neil
United States of America

13 helpful votes
8.8

“Great San Francisco Experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
눉When I compare this price to hostel prices I've paid around the world (NY, Boston, Philly, all over Europe), this is the second-most expensive I've stayed in (after Boston). So, I'd say the price is a little~ high, given that you're sharing a room with up to five people, I'd say, but...it's ok. Part of the San Francisco experience. It's simply not a cheap city.
눇The easy answer to this: location, location, location. It's on the border of Chinatown & Little Italy. It's less than a 15 minute walk to Pier 7 on the Embarcadero. It's not a long walk at all to the Financial District. Though the MUNI & BART are terrific transportation systems, and I'm sure there are stations nearby, I didn't use them at all during the week. (I went with Uber or walked...a lot.) Anyway, if you want to stay in this area and not spend a fortune, this is probably one of your best bets. Besides, the other hostelers were all pretty cool here.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Jane
United States of America
7.9

“Favorite Hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉If there was one thing I didn't quite like, it was that there was another girl sleeping directly by the window-sill, so each night, we were forced to keep all the windows closed and it would grow stuffy in our shared room.
눇I stay in hostels a few times per year, so not a lot, but this one is by far my favorite. I shared a room with several other girls, and I really enjoyed using the sauna after a cold day out, as well as the giant dining hall + kitchen where you could score a bunch of free foods if that's what you're into (they had a wealth of leftovers free for taking).

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 16, 2018

Pamela
Brazil
Age group: 25 – 34
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The parking isn’t too clear, is an extra charge. The music in the breakfast was a bit loud.
눇The staff are super nice, there are plenty of maps and thinks to do listed in the lobby. The breakfast is ok, yogurt and fruits, also you can cook your own egg.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 15, 2018

Aeta
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Amazing facilities! Free dinner and social events 3-4 times a week. Amazing breakfast. Everything you will need and even stuffs you didn't think about. Don't hesitate between this place and any other. Go there!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 15, 2018

Eva
Slovakia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇I really liked my window bed and the breakfast in the morning.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Guillaume
France
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Expensive regardless to confort and équipements very old, not always clean
눇Good location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Everything else
눇Location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 9, 2018

Hana
United States of America
10

“More than just happy guest”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I liked all of it.
눇Totally everything!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 27, 2018

Ying
Taiwan
10

“excellent, and I met some interesting people here.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉no
눇Friendly staff and nice breakfast and free dinner 3 times a week. Sometimes, there are also some free food from nearby cafe or restaurant (food rescue).

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 24, 2018

Chou
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Courteous service, didn’t need to wait to use the bathroom, close to the marathon

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: August 18, 2018

Desiré De Waele
Belgium
Age group: 25 – 34
9.2

“Perfect hostel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing
눇Large lounge room, clean, meets all expectations

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 16, 2018

Anca
United States of America
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The staff is fake friendly and completely useless to assist you if you really need help. I asked them by email to book an airport shuttle at my arrival and they told me they are not in charge with that, I should do it myself, and ironically just after my checkin they ask me if I want them to book for me the shuttle for my return flight, which I did not needed anymore... I asked an information about the buses that go to Presidio park and their answer before I even finish my question was that I have to search by myself the schedule... And other small examples like that.
눇The breakfast was very diverse and good, the location is close to the bay, the financial district, the Chinese neighbor et at a walkable distance from little Italy. Beds are confortable, bathrooms are clean, rooms are quiet during the weekdays, noisy Friday and Saturday nights. Mind that you need cash at the registration as deposit, 20$.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 13, 2018

John
United States of America
10

“Good sleep”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Hot friend staff team Good team care me
눇Good friends

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 11, 2018

Anonymous
South Korea
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉rather expensive
눇easy access to restaurants, shopping centers, view points; cozy atmosphere; free and nice dinner in m w f; clean $ well maintained bathroom & bedroom, fast internet; can arrange shuttle service to airport; lots of activities

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 5, 2018

Anonymous
Germany

11 helpful votes
7.9

“Great Hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉costs
눇well organized, great staff, perfect location

Stayed in July 2018

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	Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Size 300 ft² Featuring free Wi-Fi, this single bed in a mixed gender dormitory provides an individual reading light and access to a private locker. This room provides a shared bathroom. Please note: Rooms may contain 6 to 8 beds. Children under 16 years old are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Fan • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Linens Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Room Size 300 ft² Featuring free Wi-Fi, this single bed in a shared female dormitory room comes with a reading light and access to a private locker. This room provides a shared bathroom. Please note: Rooms may contain 6 to 8 beds. Children under 16 years old are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms. Room Facilities: • Shared bathroom • Fan • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Linens Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content Room Size 100 ft² This private, bright colored room provides free Wi-Fi, reading lights and free movie rentals. Shared bathrooms are available in the hallway. Room Facilities: • Hairdryer • Radio • Shared bathroom • Fan • Heating • Shared toilet • Carpeted • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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