Overview
Featuring a ballroom, Green Tortoise Hostel San Francisco is situated in the very heart of San Francisco, 6 minutes' walk from Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. Providing public parking, this hostel is located a short way from Grace Cathedral.
Location
Pier 39 is just 1.5 km from the San Francisco hostel.
Transport
San Francisco International airport is 25 km from Green Tortoise hostel, and Kearny Street & Pacific Avenue bus stop is 10 minutes' walk away.
Nearby Attractions
Guests will find Chinatown, which is about 600 metres away.
Rooms
This San Francisco accommodation offers 24 rooms with a kitchen, as well as amenities like wireless internet. The hostel offers guests lockers, along with reading lamps for guests' convenience.
Dining
Bagels, yogurt, and porridge are served for breakfast. Barnua gastropub is situated just around the corner from the San Francisco property. Green Tortoise hostel offers an equipped kitchenette.
Rooms & Availability
4-6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
4 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
Facilities
Services
- Laundry
Dining
- Shared kitchen
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Facilities
Services
- Laundry
Dining
- Shared kitchen
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
General
- No smoking on site
- 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
Children's Facilities
- Board games
- Game room
Activities
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
Room Amenities
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Decor
- Carpeted floor
Tourist attractions in San Francisco
Tourist attractions in San Francisco
Local sights
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Lombard Street
- 3.5 km 2.2 mi Alcatraz Island
- 610 m 2001 ft Coit Tower
- 1.9 km 1.2 mi The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi Union Square
- 1.8 km 1.1 mi Cable car ride
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi Contemporary Jewish Museum
Getting around
- 1.2 km 0.7 mi Montgomery Street
- 1.3 km 0.8 mi Embarcadero
- 1.7 km 1 mi Powell Street
- 1.2 km 0.7 mi Clay Street & Kearny Street
- 1.2 km 0.8 mi Stockton Street & Sutter Street
- 1.3 km 0.8 mi Post Street & Grant Avenue
- 1.3 km 0.8 mi Market Street & Drumm Street
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi STC Aerial Tram
Dining options
- 290 m 951 ft Mo's Grill
- 180 m 591 ft The Baked Bear
- 210 m 689 ft Nizario's Pizza
- 260 m 853 ft Molinari Delicatessen
- 230 m 755 ft New Hollywood Bakery & Restaurant
- 210 m 689 ft Kan Ramen
- 180 m 591 ft New Sun Hong Kong Restaurant
- 180 m 591 ft Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe
- 250 m 820 ft Caffe Trieste
- 140 m 459 ft The Station SF
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does Green Tortoise Hostel provide on-site parking for guests?"
Nearby public parking is available at a designated lot with a coupon for $20 until noon the next day.
"Is there a shuttle service from San Francisco International Airport to Green Tortoise Hostel?"
Transportation from the airport is limited to guests arranging their own rides via shuttle, taxi, Uber, or Lyft. Public transit options include the BART train, which costs approximately $10 to Montgomery Street Station.
"What breakfast options are available at Green Tortoise Hostel?"
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. It includes bagels, yogurt, and coffee, with options such as oatmeal, fruit, and cereal also available.
"Does Green Tortoise Hostel have spa or wellness facilities?"
The property features a sauna available for guest use. It operates on a reservation system and requires a $1 towel if guests prefer not to use their own.
"Are there private rooms with unique features available at Green Tortoise Hostel?"
Private rooms offer large windows on two sides providing a good view. The rooms are located in a separate block from dormitories.
"What is the location of Green Tortoise Hostel relative to transportation and landmarks?"
The hostel is 15 minutes' walk from F Market Street Car, 10 minutes from Embarcadero, and 25 km from San Francisco International Airport. It is near North Beach and Chinatown districts.
"What services does the staff provide at Green Tortoise Hostel?"
Staff assist with luggage storage, can help store luggage in secure rooms, and book city tours and activities. They also provide 24-hour reception and security services.
"What are the dining or restaurant options at the property?"
The on-site dining space is located in a converted ballroom that hosts live music performances and events. The breakfast area features hangout spaces, including a stage with instruments.
"What activities are organized at the hostel?"
Daily activities include free evening entertainment, pub crawls, bicycle rentals for an additional fee, and off-site live music performances, stand-up comedy, and group outings.
"Are there recreational facilities to meet guests and socialize inside the property?"
Guest facilities include a game room with ping-pong, pool tables, board games, puzzles, and a large communal lounge area designed to foster social interaction.