Green Tortoise Hostel, San Francisco
About the Hotel
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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Facilities
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