Green Tortoise Hostel
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • shared bathroom
  • fan
  • Table tennis
  • Heating
  • Shared kitchen
  • vending machine
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Game Room
  • Kitchen
  • Off-Site parking
  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Parking Available
  • Buzzer/Wireless Intercom
  • Linens
  • Carpeting
  • Mirror
  • Pub crawls
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
  • ATM or cash withdraw on site
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Entertainment services
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Separate shower/bathtub
  • Spa/sauna
  • Toiletries provided
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Heating in public area
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Accessible by stairs
  • Reading light
  • Desk/workspace available
  • Cleaning products available
  • Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
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Green Tortoise Hostel
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Commodore Center - 8.16 mi
  • Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport - 11.40 mi
  • San Francisco Intl Airport - 12.50 mi
  • Hayward Executive - 18.21 mi
  • Half Moon Bay - 20.33 mi
  • San Carlos - 21.54 mi
  • Buchanan Field - 23.14 mi
  • Palo Alto - 28.19 mi
  • Napa County - 29.46 mi
  • Livermore Municipal - 32.78 mi
  • Moffett Federal Airfield - 32.90 mi

Museums

  • The Wyland Gallery - 1,008 f
  • North Beach Museum - 0.21 mi
  • Kee Fung Ng Gallery - 0.29 mi
  • Pacific Heritage Museum of San Francisco - 0.29 mi
  • Museo Italo Americano - 0.30 mi
  • Pacific Heritage Museum - 0.32 mi
  • Wells Fargo History Museum - 0.36 mi
  • Cable Car Museum - 0.42 mi
  • San Francisco Cable Car Museum - 0.43 mi
  • Cable Car Barn and Museum - 0.43 mi
  • Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco - 0.46 mi
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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 then I had a 1pm. flight. So I checked out at 6 am. They stored my bag and I asked if I could take a shower before I left for the airport and they said yes, just be quick. OK, and THANK YOU
It's not that I didn't like it the breakfast. It's a bit underwhelming.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I really liked the overall vibe. Everyone was chill which was really nice to come back to after running around the city all day. I also liked the different pieces of art all over.
No complaints!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
super comfortable and super warm interior, the beds were comfy, plenty of bathrooms, staff was very helpful and lovely, no complaints
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great common room downstairs. Plenty to do and room to relax or mingle. Room are quite big and comfy, not noisy when you move.
No prices on activities until they tell you when you start, most only in cash. No elevator.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
Easy to locate. Central. Interesting building with novel kistory. Courteous staff.
The room was smaller than presented online, making it more crowded. Therefore, I did not sleep for a single minute due to a snoring roommate. Finally had to leave at 4:00 AM.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff were very kind and helpful and you have all the needed facilities inside
There no curtain or real separation between the beds in the dorms
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The staff is definitely friendly as others have mentioned. But…
The property is old and smells like cat everywhere. Good for hippies and low budget travelers, that’s the vibe you will find.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
staff was wonderful. room was great.
the stairs....
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
No brainer, just make the reservation, you'll have good time.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Terrible process if you wanted to sign up for the daily social events- often refused guests to join and lots of social media steps that puts people off
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
They really tried to make the hostel sustainable. There was minimum plastic and a healthy breakfast with fruit, unsweetened Greek yogurt, great bagels and plenty of coffee. Staff were lovely.
The noise carried because it was an old building. Some guests were just thought less.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Commodore Center - 8.16 mi
    • Metropolitan Oakland Intl Airport - 11.40 mi
    • San Francisco Intl Airport - 12.50 mi
    • Hayward Executive - 18.21 mi
    • Half Moon Bay - 20.33 mi
    • San Carlos - 21.54 mi
    • Buchanan Field - 23.14 mi
    • Palo Alto - 28.19 mi
    • Napa County - 29.46 mi
    • Livermore Municipal - 32.78 mi
    • Moffett Federal Airfield - 32.90 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • The Wyland Gallery - 1,008 f
      • North Beach Museum - 0.21 mi
      • Kee Fung Ng Gallery - 0.29 mi
      • Pacific Heritage Museum of San Francisco - 0.29 mi
      • Museo Italo Americano - 0.30 mi
      • Pacific Heritage Museum - 0.32 mi
      • Wells Fargo History Museum - 0.36 mi
      • Cable Car Museum - 0.42 mi
      • San Francisco Cable Car Museum - 0.43 mi
      • Cable Car Barn and Museum - 0.43 mi
      • Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco - 0.46 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • San Francisco cable car system - 0.22 mi
      • Cruise Line Terminal/Pier 35 - 0.51 mi

    Services

      Spas Show all on map »
      • Moonlight Spa - 0.53 mi

    Other attractions

      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Saybrook Graduate Schl Res Ctr - 714 f
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Jackson Square Historic District - 778 f
      • Transamerica Building - 0.22 mi
      • Chinese Hospital - 0.26 mi
      • Northeast Waterfront Historic District - 0.27 mi
      • Bank of Italy Building - 0.32 mi
      • Sts Peter and Paul Church - 0.36 mi
      • Embarcadero Center - 0.47 mi
      • Russian Hill-Vallejo Street Crest Historic District - 0.53 mi
      • Russian Hill-Macondray Lane Historic District - 0.54 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Chinatown San Francisco - 940 f
      • Financial District - 0.50 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Transamerica Pyramid - 0.24 mi
      • Coit Tower - 0.33 mi
      • James C. Flood Mansion - 0.53 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Pioneer Park - 0.30 mi
      • Walton Park - 0.35 mi
      • Ina Coolbrith Park - 0.46 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Embarcadero - 0.52 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Chinatown - 562 f
      • Portsmouth Square - 0.22 mi
      • Chinatown SF - 0.31 mi
      • Washington Square - 0.32 mi
      • Chinese Childrens Playground - 0.33 mi
      • Marini Plaza - 0.33 mi
      • Maritime Plaza - 0.36 mi
      • Ferry Plaza Farmer s Market - 0.37 mi
      • Bank of California - 0.39 mi
      • Saint Marys Square - 0.41 mi
      • St. Mary Square - 0.43 mi
      • Chinese Recreation Center - 0.45 mi
      • North Beach Playground - 0.47 mi
      • Fairmont Hotel - 0.48 mi
      • Stovepipe Wells Village - 0.49 mi
      • Embarcadero Plaza - 0.49 mi
      • InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco - 0.54 mi

Green Tortoise Hostel

494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States