8.6avge. of 978 reviewsGreen Tortoise Hostel
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Why stay here?
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Sauna
- Free Wifi
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Located in the lively North Beach Little Italy district, this San Francisco hostel is just minutes walking to the renowned neighborhoods like Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square.
Shared dormitory accommodation is offered by Green Tortoise Hostels San Francisco. Our Grand Ballroom is the heart of the hostel where people make friends and unforgettable memories. The ballroom, where musicians are always invited to play, has a pool table, ping pong table, books, games, and complimentary tea throughout the day. We also have a new designated quiet "Digital Nomad work space" We provide free Wi-Fi. Just off of the ballroom we have a fully equipped kitchen that is open 24 hours a day for you to use. We provide a guest fridge for you to store food, liquor, whatever you want! Find a self guided neighborhood discount tour at the desk for all the best local businesses!
A free daily breakfast consisting of oatmeal, yogurt, bagels, fresh fruit and orange juice is served every morning at this hostel. Coffee and tea are available all day. We offer nightly Events here, Some are themed pub crawls like murder mysteries, or discounted Dinners at local restaurants. You'll even find stuff here in our ballroom like Free in house Dinners and Live music brought into the hostel.
A 24-hour reception is offered to guests of this hostel. Other facilities offered include a discounts on local tours, luggage storage, Laundry area, and a Sauna!
Transportation from airports are a breeze with our BART public transportation train stop only a 15 minute walk from our location or a quick 5 minute cab ride. We have no onsite parking, but have several parking garages we can recommend after you use our loading zone out front, to drop off your luggage.
Ferry Building shops, farmers market and restaurants are 1 km away from Green Tortoise Hostel. Fisherman's Wharf attractions are 20 minutes’ walk away.
Important Information
Please note: Guests under 18 years of age can only check-in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests under 16 years of age are only permitted in private rooms, unless an entire dorm is rented.
Group reservations consisting of 5 or more persons may be asked for payment prior to arrival.
We have a 7 day maximum stay.
Guests must provide a government issued ID that is from outside the Bay Area.
Please contact us if you are unsure about check-in requirements.
Please note: Guests should inquire with hotel directly regarding fee for off-site parking.
Guests need to provide proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination to stay at this property.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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Check Info and AvailabilityGreen Tortoise Hostel - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Green Tortoise Hostel, including;
- Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
- Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
- Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
- Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
Offering free WiFi, this single bed in a mixed gender dormitory offers an individual reading light and access to a private locker. This room provides a shared bathroom. Please note: Rooms may contain 6 to 8 beds. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms.
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (Bed in Dormitory, Sleeps 1, 1 Bedroom)
Offering free WiFi, this single bed in a shared female dormitory room comes with a reading light and access to a private locker. This room provides a shared bathroom. Please note: Rooms may contain 6 to 8 beds. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to stay in dormitory rooms.
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom (Double, Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
This private, bright coloured room provides free WiFi, reading lights and free film rentals. Shared bathrooms are available in the hallway.
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private) (Sleeps 2, 1 Bedroom)
The double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.
Green Tortoise Hostel Useful Info
- 24 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 16:00
- Check Out to 11:00
Hotel Facilities
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Safety Protocols followed
- Screens between staff and guests where appropriate
- Social distancing (dining)
Sanitization
- All tableware sanitized
- Hand sanitizer provided
Sports & Outdoors
- Table Tennis
Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Sauna
Leisure & Activities
- Billiards
- Games Room
Travel & Transport
- Parking
- Street parking
Business & Internet
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- ATM/cash machine on site
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Key access
- Laundry
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
Room Facilities
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Entertainment
- Evening entertainment
- Live music/performance
- Pub crawls
- Stand-up comedy
Hotel
- Non-smoking throughout
- Smoke alarms
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
Rating and Reviews
Green Tortoise Hostel has been assigned a 1 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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