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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Sandra (solo traveller)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The atmosphere at the hostel is very relaxed and the rooms are cozily furnished.
The breakfast selection could be a bit more varied.
The bathrooms were clean on the first night, but not so much after that.
Benedict (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very central location, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf in Walking distance. Helpful staff, big public area, well equipped kitchen, a lot of activities offered
Not so cheap and area around the hostel somehow dodgy after dark (but that is downtown San Francisco)
Karen (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Friendly staff, lots of extra events at the hostel and info on things to do in San Francisco.
No elevators but staff are willing to help with getting bags up the stairs.
Brian (young couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
John (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Tomer (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Garry (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Angelica (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
Location is okay
I booked a private room, but the overall experience was very disappointing. The room and shared bathroom were extremely dirty; the bathroom seemed to be used long-term by someone, as it was always full of personal belongings.
The property is poorly maintained, with very old carpet (including holes), damage to the walls, and even ants in the bathroom. There was also no sink in the room, which was inconvenient.
The private rooms are located in a separate building two blocks away, which is difficult with luggage, especially since there are stairs and no ground-floor access (+ no elevator). The code-entry door was also quite inconvenient.
I reported the issues, but nothing was really resolved. The internet connection was unreliable as well.
Lubna (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lisa (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Green Tortoise was everything I wanted in a hostel and more. It has ample kitchen facilities, kind staff willing to help you store your bags. It has individual bathroom stalls that let you take care of all your needs. It even has a dry sauna you can reserve which is something I did not expect. I loved the bottom bunks which had all around privacy curtains making sleeping in a 4 person dorm not be an issue at all. Every night there are social activities that bring hostel guests together and I participated every night. I made a lot of connections and the social activity helped me be more content with exploring town alone without worrying about being alone. Would 100% recommend to anyone who is looking to travel alone for the first time a great city with lots to do.
AC and internet could be better. Honestly, still great given the price. It was 80s when I visited in March. Summer might be difficult if you have difficulty sleeping when its hot. Also for the group events at night, generally skip the food and order directly with the exception of Mondays when they generously provide dinner for free to all the hostel guests.
Hair (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great place for the price and the breakfast is pretty good too. Also the common room is convenient and comfortable. Staff were super friendly too.
Fefe24 (young couple)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
George (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff was super friendly and helpful i felt safe and the people staying at the hostel were also friendly, I ended up going on an epic road trip with a bunch of them to las Vegas so really no complaints. I would recommend to anyone to stay here San Francisco is a wonderful city with unique quirks
Qiao (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Jessica (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff and other guests where really friendly. The breakfast is simple but good enough. The room had a great view!
To be honest, everything was fine. It was far from my convention but that's not their problem. I just wish it was closer hehe
Jack (solo traveller)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
My room and the hostel main lobby room were very nice and clean.
The hostel provided many different events and nice things to see around San Francisco.
The breakfast was a little bare, with just bagels.
Bhuvani (solo traveller)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Best hostel ever
Trouth (Couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was exactly what I'd expect from a hostel.
Trouth (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was exactly what I'd expect from a hostel.
Prokopenko (young couple)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
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Availability from Sun, Apr 5, 2026 To Wed, Apr 8, 2026 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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$66.97USD
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Total (including tax) $236.58
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- 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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$102.12USD
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Total (including tax) $360.75
- 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 - 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