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About the Hotel

494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94133

Rooms: Variety of Options

The Green Tortoise San Francisco Hostel provides accommodations suiting diverse needs. Guests can select from co-ed or female shared dorms, each featuring 2-4 bunk beds and individual lockers. Private rooms accommodate 1-3 guests. A triple private room includes a twin bed above and a double bed below. Bedding is provided; personal bedding and camping equipment are not allowed in the rooms and can be stored for free.

Dining: Free Breakfast

A complimentary breakfast is served daily, consisting of eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, bagels, fresh fruit, and orange juice. A free dinner from local restaurants is served in the ballroom, offering options for Italian night for $6 (plus tax/tip). The hostel offers a fully equipped kitchen for guest use, complete with fridges and labeled storage.

Leisure: Social Activities

The Green Tortoise provides diverse activities. A game room features a pool table, ping pong, and board games. Social events occur nightly, including pub crawls and social meetups. The dining room, a converted ballroom, includes hangout areas, a reading nook, a foosball table, a pool table, and a stage with instruments. Guests have access to table tennis, billiards, and a sauna. Live music is featured every Sunday.

Location: North Beach Gem

Located in North Beach, the Green Tortoise is near Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Financial District. Coit Tower is 0.5 km away. Grace Cathedral, the Ferry Building, and the Contemporary Jewish Museum are 1.5 km away. The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square is 2 km from the hostel. Alcatraz Island is 3.5 km away. Public transportation options-Muni, Bart, cable cars, and ferries-are easily accessible.

Services: Useful Amenities

The hostel offers several amenities for stress-free travel. These include fast, free WiFi, extra-large lockers, laundry facilities (change machine available), and luggage storage until 8:00 PM on the day of checkout. Self-guided neighborhood walking tour maps are available at the front desk. The hostel also provides a digital nomad workspace with 24-hour access and four workstations.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Bed Mixed Dorm Room Not Private
2 persons
14 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Single Bed Female Dormitory Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Single Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Sauna
Standard Room
2 persons
9 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
San Francisco 2.9 km
Airports
San Francisco International (SFO) 23.8 km
Oakland International (OAK) 31.4 km
Train
F Market Street Car 1.1 km
Caltrain - 4th & King Street Station 2.6 km
Underground
BART - Embarcadero Station 1.0 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Laundry

Children

  • Board games
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94133
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494 Broadway Street, San Francisco, California, United States, 94133
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