Green Tortoise Hostel
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
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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 September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location most than anything
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stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
We stayed in a private room and had a great view with massive windows on two sides. The private rooms are in a different block and I think we got lucky with this as other rooms looked into the alleyway
Tiny private room, felt a bit far from the rest of the hostel and its amenities
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
If you’re a solo traveler, this is the ideal place for you!! You’ll meet lots of people! The staff is so helpful and incredibly nice which made the stay even better overall. The hostel couldn’t be located better, you’re close to so many things to see. The rooms are nice and comfy and you have sockets next to the bed and if you’re in the upper bed, you have a sort of plastic box where you can put your phone while it charges during the night, which is highly convenient. Overall, a great place to stay!! Would definitely book it again in the future !!
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Awesome location, with a lot of cool bars, restaurants and shops nearby. The breakfast is actually good and filling. They have a range of recommendations about the city, which is pretty cool. I felt safe as a solo female traveller. Easy access by bus
The room had a weird smell (but I don't know if it was the hostel's fault or one of the guests I shared the room with).
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Reasonable price, outstanding location, friendly staffs. I hope to visit again soon.
Too loud to get sleep when Fri. and Sat., there is a club across the street.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The vibe was incredibly cool, safe, inviting, just simply awesome. Highly recommend this place for a sincere hostel experience! Super impressed !!
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very great location for my first time in San Francisco. The bed is clean, while the surrounding is quiet and suitable for a short trip. Will definitely visit again!
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hostel is nicely located in the city with chinatown and the italian neighbourhood around the corner. The atmoshere is really good and staff is super friendly! We had private double rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen area in the annex building around the corner from the main building, which was nice for us as 2 families with teenage kids.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
All the bathrooms are private, that was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine, basic but good.
It was hot in my room, the sheets and towels smelled a little bad.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff was extremely helpful.
No clocks
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very well located. The breakfast is decent for a hostel and the dining room is beautiful. I had the window bed, which was ok for me because I'm short but it may not be suit for everyone. In any case, great place and I got to wake up with the view to the Golden Gate bridge. They have a good deposit for leaving your stuff before check in or after check out.
Nothing to complain
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This is probably the best hostel I have stayed in ! The common room is amazing, the breakfast nice, and the people (staff and those staying) were a good time.The sauna and the various events they put on in the evening were fun bonuses as well.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
The double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. the unit has 1 bed.
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$64.79USD
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  • Shared bathroom
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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