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 December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I really enjoyed the vibes of the hostel, great staff, great location and it even has a sauna!!!
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great for the price
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
All good.
Nothing.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was clean
To mash red tape
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great neighborhood. Plenty of good eats from China town to North Beach.
First, I have met some really cool people. GT is great for socializing and winner for it’s awesome location and everyday free breakfast. Bonus, occasional free delicious meals. The dining-room is like stepping into the great splendor of San Francisco’s past. Additionally, I really appreciate the continuous historical footage of SF projected on the walls. However, I have two gripes: First one, is not at all the staff’s fault, it’s about the guest. I have found repulsive behavior of the guest. First, every time I go to the loo, people not flushing, mostly, their feces after using the toilet, disgusting. Additionally, the lack of care by guest of not putting their used toilet paper and what nots in the trash bin. I don’t know if it’s because 95% are young and possibly privileged, used to other people picking up after them, don’t get the concept of communal space, but it’s gross. The cleaning crew do a fabulous job, they really work their ass off. I think to handle this issue is to have more staff that are focused on just attending the bathrooms. I understand the financial effects, maybe charge a little more to cover the labor; I don’t think putting up signs of instructing people to flush will help. Second issue is the bunk bed mattress. They are very thin and hard. I have visited a few other hostels since I have arrived to SF, and all have decent mattress except for the Green Tortoise, which is a shame. I have had painful nights sleeping on them. However, the bunk construction is solidly build. When people climb to the upper bed over me, I am not disturbed by shaking, or noise from the frame creaking, shifting etc. Wood frames rule over, thin Ikea like metal bunk beds. Question, would I come back? The thin matrices, I can only imagine would be comparable to a prison bed. It’s rough, even for one who is in good shape like myself. Due to that, and guest gross bathroom behavior, I’d probably skip.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and lobby, cleaned often, good free breakfast
Social events could be improved
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and lobby, cleaned often, good free breakfast
Social events could be improved
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Perfect location if you wanna party
Not really clean, old , rooms and beds are small
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Perfect location if you wanna party
Not really clean, old , rooms and beds are small
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Comfortable rooms and beds in a old very cute building. Lots of showers and bathrooms so very convenient. Common space was nice. Staff was really nice.
Could be a bit more clean.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great neighborhood. Plenty of good eats from China town to North Beach.
First, I have met some really cool people. GT is great for socializing and winner for it’s awesome location and everyday free breakfast. Bonus, occasional free delicious meals. The dining-room is like stepping into the great splendor of San Francisco’s past. Additionally, I really appreciate the continuous historical footage of SF projected on the walls. However, I have two gripes: First one, is not at all the staff’s fault, it’s about the guest. I have found repulsive behavior of the guest. First, every time I go to the loo, people not flushing, mostly, their feces after using the toilet, disgusting. Additionally, the lack of care by guest of not putting their used toilet paper and what nots in the trash bin. I don’t know if it’s because 95% are young and possibly privileged, used to other people picking up after them, don’t get the concept of communal space, but it’s gross. The cleaning crew do a fabulous job, they really work their ass off. I think to handle this issue is to have more staff that are focused on just attending the bathrooms. I understand the financial effects, maybe charge a little more to cover the labor; I don’t think putting up signs of instructing people to flush will help. Second issue is the bunk bed mattress. They are very thin and hard. I have visited a few other hostels since I have arrived to SF, and all have decent mattress except for the Green Tortoise, which is a shame. I have had painful nights sleeping on them. However, the bunk construction is solidly build. When people climb to the upper bed over me, I am not disturbed by shaking, or noise from the frame creaking, shifting etc. Wood frames rule over, thin Ikea like metal bunk beds. Question, would I come back? The thin matrices, I can only imagine would be comparable to a prison bed. It’s rough, even for one who is in good shape like myself. Due to that, and guest gross bathroom behavior, I’d probably skip.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Social & travel activities, friendly and helpful staff, breakfast, grand ballroom, comfortable room, & history
TV in ballroom without sound & no subtitles
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Social & travel activities, friendly and helpful staff, breakfast, grand ballroom, comfortable room, & history
TV in ballroom without sound & no subtitles
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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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