Green Tortoise Hostel
About this property
Located in the lively North Beach Little Italy district, this San Francisco hostel is just minutes walking to the renowned neighborhoods like Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Shared dormitory accommodations is offered by Green Tortoise Hostels San Francisco. Our Grand Ballroom is the heart of the hostel where people make friends and unforgettable memories. The ballroom, where musicians are always invited to play, has a pool table, ping pong table, books, games, and complimentary tea throughout the day. We also have a new designated quiet "Digital Nomad work space" We provide free Wi-Fi. Just off of the ballroom we have a fully equipped kitchen that is open 24 hours a day for you to use. We provide a guest fridge for you to store food, liquor, whatever you want! Find a self guided neighborhood discount tour at the desk for all the best local businesses! A free daily breakfast consisting of oatmeal, yogurt, bagels, fresh fruit and orange juice is served every morning at this hostel. Coffee and tea are available all day. We offer nightly Events here, Some are themed pub crawls like murder mysteries, or discounted Dinners at local restaurants. You'll even find stuff here in our ballroom like Free in house Dinners and Live music brought into the hostel. A 24-hour reception is offered to guests of this hostel. Other facilities offered include a discounts on local tours, luggage storage, Laundry area, and a Sauna! Transportation from airports are a breeze with our BART public transportation train stop only a 15 minute walk from our location or a quick 5 minute cab ride. We have no onsite parking, but have several parking garages we can recommend after you use our loading zone out front, to drop off your luggage. Ferry Building shops, farmers market and restaurants are 0.6 mi away from Green Tortoise Hostel. Fisherman's Wharf attractions are 20 minutes’ walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alexandria
United States“The staff was fantastic, and the facilities were better than expected. The rooms were comfortable for bunk beds and well kept up. The accommodations and extra events that the hotel offers made the experience even more fun. I would highly recommend...” - Thayla United States“Very nice location and excellent facilities. The hostel has a lot of activities and gives you tips on what to do through the city.”
Margot United States“I stayed at the green tortoise hotel for one night. This is a great hostel located rights at the border of the vibrant Main Street in Chinatown. The bedroom and facilities were clean. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The price of the...”
John United States“Is very accommodating staff. Location, services. They have a sauna !! I had to leave a day early. I was able to cancel my last night, NO FEES ***FYI, I was under the cancellation guidelines **** I was there for the Bay to Breaker's race.And...”
Martyna
Lithuania“super comfortable and super warm interior, the beds were comfy, plenty of bathrooms, staff was very helpful and lovely, no complaints”- Stav
Israel“The staff were very kind and helpful and you have all the needed facilities inside” 
Juan
Colombia“No brainer, just make the reservation, you'll have good time.”- Anjunel
Philippines“I liked the decent breakfast. The assistance of the staff. Bathrooms are always clean!” - Samantha United States“Great vibes, fun and friendly atmosphere, located within walking distance of attractions”
- Carol United States“Location is great. Staff put me further from the street which was great for the noise. TV in the single was a bonus. Liked the towels. Liked ballroom space.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
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 need to provide proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination to stay at this property.
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.
