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
- Shower
- 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
- 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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Trouth (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was exactly what I'd expect from a hostel.
Colón (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I liked how nice and quiet it was. I also liked that it was near china town.
Nothing I didn’t like.
Arin (Solo Traveler)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Bagels!!
Cassandra (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was affordable and the location was fabulous. Meeting other travelers was pretty cool! It was the first time for us staying at a hostel and we enjoyed it. Their community room was great to just chill in and having a kitchen to save left overs and cook was a definite plus!
The beds were a bit too firm for my liking and when we checked out at 4am the lady had my husband run back upstairs to strip bedding which we didn't see any of our multiple roommates ever do when they checked out, so that was pretty annoying.
Pradeep (Group Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was great to walk around the heart of SF
Room sizes can be bigger
Nicolas (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This has been an outstanding experience—easily one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in during my travels. The infrastructure is thoughtfully designed, the social atmosphere is vibrant, and the space is large, comfortable, and consistently clean. Everything runs smoothly, and there’s always a great energy in the place.
What stood out most was the open, expansive sense of space and freedom throughout the hostel. The large seating areas, comfortable bedding, and well-thought-out layout made everything easy and accessible. Overall, a fantastic experience that left a strong impression.
Nic (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
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.
Alex (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
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
Rich (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
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 !!
Martha F. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location most than anything
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Christopher (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great atmosphere and staff. Great location. Large kitchen.
The room labeled 1 is right next to the busy street of Broadway. It's VERY loud. Strangely it's quieter during the day. Not a reflection of the hostel at all.
Elias (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Got a single room in the annex, overall pretty good. Nice and quiet area with a view of the Oakland bridge. You won’t run into a lot of people, unlike in the main hostel.
Room had ants in it and borax had to be bought to kill them off. Very annoying to deal with
Yueun (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing property!!
Girish (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent breakfast and perfect location
Francesco (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was clean, the staff was super kind and available - just overall good vibes. I've never stayed in a hostel before and it exceeded my expectations. The bathroom was easy to access as there were several on my floor. The neighborhood is cool, too. (Note that I had the room for myself, rather than the dorm.)
Nothing :)
Armel (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Really good social place.
The breakfast is decent, the location is good
Not really clean and rooms are really small
Maria A. (Couple)
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!!!
Deepansh (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great for the price
Emad (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
All good.
Nothing.
Mauxav (Solo Traveler)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was clean
To mash red tape
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Availability from Sat, Apr 4, 2026 To Tue, Apr 7, 2026 For 2 Rooms (Change Search)
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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 - 715 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 - 0.37 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