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
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)
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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unknown (Solo Traveler)
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.
Stewart (Solo Traveler)
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
Armel (Solo Traveler)
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
Christopher (Solo Traveler)
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
Kirstine (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Charming, welcoming
My bed was a sort of alcove shelf by the windows
Helen (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and old-school hippie vibe. The staff were friendly and so were the other guests. What I look for in a hostel
I liked it all just fine! My traveling partner was very challenged by all the stairs. Somehow we missed that info in the description--
Brady (Solo Traveler)
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.
Catarina (Couple)
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.
unknown (Couple)
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
Michelle (Solo Traveler)
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.
I-Wen (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Austin (Solo Traveler)
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
Dariusz (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Atmosphere, friendly staff
Uncomfortable bed
unknown (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location most than anything
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unknown (Family with young children)
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 !!
Lila (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff was extremely helpful.
No clocks
Alexandria (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 it and I can't wait to go back.
The bathrooms tend to be more on the wet side.
Meira (Couple)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The people and the events that happenend
Thayla (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
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 (Solo Traveler)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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 night in a dorm is exceptional for what you get. Private bathroom the private bathroom are very clean. The hostel was fairly quiet and the provide earbuds for the night. The common area was really cool, when I came it was a quiet night, but a lot of people were still hanging out in there. I also was so surprised, but the Indian restaurant in front of the hostel gave food so we had free dinner! The kitchen was well furnished, and they have a good system to keep it clean. Free breakfast in the morning was amazing, bagels, oatmeal, yogurt, jam, butter, juices, coffee, and fruit. I highly recommend for a group or solo travelers. I had a very good stay and I highly recommend.
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Availability from Mon, Dec 15, 2025 To Thu, Dec 18, 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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$54.06USD
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Total (including tax) $190.97
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hair dryer
- Shared bathroom
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
This private, bright colored room provides free wifi, reading lights and free film rentals. shared bathrooms are available in the hallway.
please note: some of our queen private rooms are located in our annex building on bartol street, just 1.5 blocks from the main green tortoise hostel. while it's a short walk, the annex offers a quieter, more laid-back experience—perfect if you're looking to escape the late-night noise from the nightclub near our main building. the annex has its own kitchen, cheaper laundry facilities, and a more private, airbnb-style feel. you'll still have 24/7 access to everything at the main building, including our front desk, lounge, and communal events. plus, on the third floor of the annex building, there is a patio that has an incredible view of the bay and the bay bridge!
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$91.80USD
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Total (including tax) $324.28
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Conditioner
- Earplugs
- Fan
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Iron and ironing board
- Key access
- Kitchen
- Linens
- Media player
- Reading light
- Shared bathroom
- Smoke alarm
- Socket near the bed
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Area information
- 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
- 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
- San Francisco cable car system - 0.22 mi
- Cruise Line Terminal/Pier 35 - 0.51 mi
- Moonlight Spa - 0.53 mi
- Saybrook Graduate Schl Res Ctr - 714 f
- 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
- Chinatown San Francisco - 940 f
- Financial District - 0.50 mi
- Transamerica Pyramid - 0.24 mi
- Coit Tower - 0.33 mi
- James C. Flood Mansion - 0.53 mi
- Pioneer Park - 0.30 mi
- Walton Park - 0.35 mi
- Ina Coolbrith Park - 0.46 mi
- Embarcadero - 0.52 mi
- 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
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Green Tortoise Hostel
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, 94133, United States