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 $39 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Hostel Green Tortoise Hostel

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

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

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It was a awesome stay. Its a great place and kitchen, food facilities were excellent

Siddhartha

United States of America

Clean comfy rooms, clean bathrooms, knowledgeable staff

Julie

United States of America

I like the people there. Nice activities. Awesome for everyone!

Yanyan

China

Nice location, lots of bars and restaurants close. Great communal ball room like area.

Christian

Netherlands

Two staff Seamus (at the reception/ checkin) and Edigio (chef) were extremely friendly and helpful. They both went an extra mile to help me with my queries and they helped me a lot - I felt extremely welcomed and assisted during my first trip in America. Totally awesome people!!! Highly recommending.

Grace

Australia

Great food overall, nice breakfast spread and free dinners every Mon, Wed and Fri (which was an unexpected bonus). Really loved the activities planned every evening, it made it easy to meet people and make friends. Location is PERFECT, walking distance to majority attractions in San Francisco (Chinatown, Little Italy, Coit Tower, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Financial District etc.) Would 10/10 recommend.

Liezl

South Africa

If you are looking for a crazy experience than totally worth the buck! it is a cheap alternative for one or two day stay if you are going to be out and about in the city for most of the day. The staff are super friendly and the best part is that you meet different people from around the world and get to interact. Good philosophy of cooking dinner together, only that for breakfast you are on your own!! They have evening activities which I found entertaining and fun!

King

Tanzania

Super friendly , flexible especially Hana thanksssss and the postcard are so cuteee and They allowed me to left my luggages for waiting me to ride a bus at 11.00 pm which is suppose to be 8.00pm ..Thank you sooooooo much love them 3000

Marisa

United States of America

Everything. That was my first time i have ever stay at hostel. I was really scared but if you are going to stay at hostel best option is Green Tortoise. I didnt feel any weird. First of all staff is amazing. They are really nice, polite and helpful. The location is perfect. Couple of min walk to little italy. You can walk to downtown (15-20 min) which is around the hostel is really good too. Its really easy to go everywhere. Location is perfect for tourists. You can easily catch a bus and go eveywhere. By the way its really easy to go airport to hostel with transportation. Its clean enough. They have free breakfast and its really nice. Some night they have free dinner too and its really tasty. In conclusion if you are looking a hostel to stay at sf don't think twice and make your reservation for Green Tortoise.

Elif

United States of America

Staff were very nice, you had very detailed things threw out the hostel to indicate where things were, very helpful. Very good vibes would go back forsure

Apple

Canada

9.1

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What guests loved the most:
“It was a awesome stay. Its a great place and kitchen, food facilities were excellent”

Siddhartha United States of America
“Clean comfy rooms, clean bathrooms, knowledgeable staff”

Julie United States of America
“I like the people there. Nice activities. Awesome for everyone!”

Yanyan China
“Nice location, lots of bars and restaurants close. Great communal ball room like area.”

Christian Netherlands
“Two staff Seamus (at the reception/ checkin) and Edigio (chef) were extremely friendly and helpful.”

Grace Australia
“Great food overall, nice breakfast spread and free dinners every Mon, Wed and Fri (which was an unexpected bonus).”

Liezl South Africa
“If you are looking for a crazy experience than totally worth the buck! it is a cheap alternative for one or two day stay if you are going to be out and about in the city for most of the day.”

King Tanzania
“Super friendly , flexible especially Hana thanksssss and the postcard are so cuteee and They allowed me to left my luggages for waiting me to ride a bus at 11.00 pm which is suppose to be 8.00pm...”

Marisa United States of America
“Everything. That was my first time i have ever stay at hostel. I was really scared but if you are going to stay at hostel best option is Green Tortoise. I didnt feel any weird.”

Elif United States of America
“Staff were very nice, you had very detailed things threw out the hostel to indicate where things were, very helpful. Very good vibes would go back forsure”

Apple Canada

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 city walks, atmosphere and culture.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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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

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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
Embarcadero Station - BART
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

“Great location right in the middle of night life of SF. Stuff were great and friendly anytime. You could easily connect with other travelers. ”

Marius

Germany

8.7

“Great atmosphere , excellent location, great reception staff.”

Livia

Brazil

9.5

“Fabulous people and extremely social. Great location too. They had so many events you could pick and choose from. I loved that they did a female solo travelers ...”

Anna

Japan

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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

Please note:

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 accommodations. Contact the hostel for further details.

Group reservations consisting of 5 or more people 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.

“Two staff Seamus (at the reception/ checkin) and Edigio (chef) were extremely friendly and helpful. They both went an extra mile to help me with my queries and they helped me a lot - I felt extremely welcomed and assisted during my first trip in America. Totally awesome people!!! Highly recommending.”

“Great food overall, nice breakfast spread and free dinners every Mon, Wed and Fri (which was an unexpected bonus). Really loved the activities planned every evening, it made it easy to meet people and make friends. Location is PERFECT, walking distance to majority attractions in San Francisco (Chinatown, Little Italy, Coit Tower, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Financial District etc.) Would 10/10 recommend.”

“If you are looking for a crazy experience than totally worth the buck! it is a cheap alternative for one or two day stay if you are going to be out and about in the city for most of the day. The staff are super friendly and the best part is that you meet different people from around the world and get to interact. Good philosophy of cooking dinner together, only that for breakfast you are on your own!! They have evening activities which I found entertaining and fun!”

“Super friendly , flexible especially Hana thanksssss and the postcard are so cuteee and They allowed me to left my luggages for waiting me to ride a bus at 11.00 pm which is suppose to be 8.00pm ..Thank you sooooooo much love them 3000”

“Everything. That was my first time i have ever stay at hostel. I was really scared but if you are going to stay at hostel best option is Green Tortoise. I didnt feel any weird. First of all staff is amazing. They are really nice, polite and helpful. The location is perfect. Couple of min walk to little italy. You can walk to downtown (15-20 min) which is around the hostel is really good too. Its really easy to go everywhere. Location is perfect for tourists. You can easily catch a bus and go eveywhere. By the way its really easy to go airport to hostel with transportation. Its clean enough. They have free breakfast and its really nice. Some night they have free dinner too and its really tasty. In conclusion if you are looking a hostel to stay at sf don't think twice and make your reservation for Green Tortoise. ”

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Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Marta
Poland
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
I had the bed in the window. It was very small and windy. The airconditioner was on my bed. The noise from the street make it hard to sleep well. Also the number of bathrooms is not enough. In the morning I had to wait a lot to go to the bathroom.
Very nice common areas where you can meet people and have nice time together.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Clairelid
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No issues, my roommate found it noisy due to located on in a room over the main street but I slept through it fine. It is advertised on the back of the bedroom door that bath towels are free, just ask the front desk. When I went down to ask for one the guy behind the desk said it was $1. No biggie if you've got cash, but I didn't and wasnt about to be charged at an ATM to get a dollar for a one time use. Maybe update or remove the signs on the bedroom doors!
Showers were great and modern, hostel was clean and always something going on. Felt like a true hostel style. I also liked you do small hostel rooms of just 1 bunk bed set.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Marius
Germany
8.8

“Great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms could be cleaned more often
Great location right in the middle of night life of SF. Stuff were great and friendly anytime. You could easily connect with other travelers.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
Carpeted floors, which is why the hostel smells of damp. I think they need to remove those carpets Wooden beds creak a bit, when you climb on the upper bunk.
Convenient location in Chinatown, clean bathrooms, friendly staff, many activities offered and some of them free. Breast included and later you can always use the kitchen to make free tea or coffee

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Siddhartha
United States of America
10

“Excellent place”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was a awesome stay. Its a great place and kitchen, food facilities were excellent

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Conor
Ireland
4.6

“Miserable.”
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Uncomfortable beds. Too many in a shared dorm. Extremely loud and obnoxious snorer so couldn't sleep at all.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Julie
United States of America

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Good location and stuff to do ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I don’t like when hostels charge you $1 for a towel
Clean comfy rooms, clean bathrooms, knowledgeable staff

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Yanyan
China

1 helpful vote
10

“Cozy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe more charge with usb in the room.
I like the people there. Nice activities. Awesome for everyone!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Erin
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and loved cooking with with Chef on Monday night!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Katie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Private rooms are in a house a block away from the main hostel. No iron available at the private rooms - had to walk with clothes and iron at the main hostel.
Location was perfect for getting around San Fran!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 5, 2019

Timothée
New Caledonia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleaning kitchen at 12:30 pm to 1:30...
Free breakfast, free dinner 3 days per week good vibes

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Christian
Netherlands

7 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little bit short on bathrooms in the morning.
Nice location, lots of bars and restaurants close. Great communal ball room like area.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Casey
United States of America
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loud from cars outside People not obeying quiet hours and the staff doing nothing when I asked for them to ask the guy outside my door to quiet down I pay a lot of money but still have to take the sheets off my bed? And San Fran is a big transportation hub so people are waking up at 5 AM and have to wake everyone in the room to take their sheets off Common area is all chairs, not comfortable couches Common area is too big and anti social
Close to a few sights

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Lisa
New Zealand
9.2

“Had a great experience for my first time in a hostel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Minor negatives would be that location is a bit noisy with bars etc all around so sleeping was a bit disturbed (easily fixed by earplugs tho). Aside from that, location was perfect. Only some of the individual bed lights worked.
Staff were helpful and friendly especially kitchen staff. Liked the bathroom setup with there being single rooms instead of one shared bathroom and great having a sink in room. Beds were comfy. Hostel has a really nice feel to it, not super flash or modern like others but more homey which I liked. They seemed to have lots of great activities available which were well promoted.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 29, 2019

Grace
Australia
9.6

“Extremely helpful gents at the reception !!! Great location! Close to everything central”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Two staff Seamus (at the reception/ checkin) and Edigio (chef) were extremely friendly and helpful. They both went an extra mile to help me with my queries and they helped me a lot - I felt extremely welcomed and assisted during my first trip in America. Totally awesome people!!! Highly recommending.

Stayed in September 2019

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