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 October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Beautiful old building in downtown San Francisco, within close walking distance to Chinatown and Little Italy.
The hostel is located in an old historic hotel. Unfortunately, it appears that the amenities haven't been upgraded since the 1930's.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The building itself is charming, the main lounge, living room/dining room has great energy from other guests and cool staff and it’s Chinatown adjacent for great snacks!
The breakfast bagels are dry, but hey there’s breakfast and a kitchen so I’m not complaining.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great value and great service. Felt safe and with great amenities. Liked the location
The room was hot. Stayed in room 12 which has an window to an interior space. Room was uncomfortabley hot at night
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
They are very polite and helpful regarding everything you need. They even provide with a storage for your stuff, a shower and access to kitchen until 8 pm after checking out. This is very convenient. There are events like live music with free drinks. Overall, the location is awesome and the hostel is comfortable. I would book this hostel again and i recommend.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location and staff were excellent. Great place if you just need a inexpensive stay and can sleep under most conditions (not a light sleeper). Kitchen was great. Living room area was so cozy almost fell asleep there a few times.
Only stairs, coming with heavy bags is an issue. No privacy curtains in the bunks, I was in this corner bed unit and would always have people next to my bed waking me up.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Convenient location and large common space with fast WiFi
The rooms were small and mattresses uncomfortable
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Not good
Noise and cloud Light is dark and not safety
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Atmosphere, friendly staff
Uncomfortable bed
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The hostel location is strategic.Clean, safe,comfortable. Staff also very accomodate.Only 1 thing they have only stairs no lift.So, if you bring alot of luggage you should rethink.Generally I loved the hostel.They have everyday agenda in ballroom in order to engage with the new friends.You will never feel alone.
No lift, stairs not fit for heavy luggage.Doesn't mean bad.Just adjust according to your needs as a backpacker.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Large open spaces, available information, kind staff, strict rules in the accommodation, large kitchen area, breakfast included.
Noisy room facing the street.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Availability from Wed, Oct 22, 2025 To Sat, Oct 25, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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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
$64.43USD
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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