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Reviews of Green Tortoise Hostel 1 stars

494 Broadway Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

#30 of 227 hotels in San Francisco

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 569 hostel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too loud to get sleep when Fri. and Sat., there is a club across the street.

    Reasonable price, outstanding location, friendly staffs. I hope to visit again soon.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very great location for my first time in San Francisco. The bed is clean, while the surrounding is quiet and suitable for a short trip. Will definitely visit again!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Great atmosphere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is nicely located in the city with chinatown and the italian neighbourhood around the corner. The atmoshere is really good and staff is super friendly! We had private double rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen area in the annex building around the corner from the main building, which was nice for us as 2 families with teenage kids.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No clocks

    Staff was extremely helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain

    Very well located. The breakfast is decent for a hostel and the dining room is beautiful. I had the window bed, which was ok for me because I'm short but it may not be suit for everyone. In any case, great place and I got to wake up with the view to the Golden Gate bridge. They have a good deposit for leaving your stuff before check in or after check out.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms tend to be more on the wet side.

    The staff was fantastic, and the facilities were better than expected. The rooms were comfortable for bunk beds and well kept up. The accommodations and extra events that the hotel offers made the experience even more fun. I would highly recommend it and I can't wait to go back.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people and the events that happenend

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    9.0
    Very nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice location and excellent facilities. The hostel has a lot of activities and gives you tips on what to do through the city.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Cool, artsy and clean hostel in the heart of Chinatown and little Italy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

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    I stayed at the green tortoise hotel for one night. This is a great hostel located rights at the border of the vibrant Main Street in Chinatown. The bedroom and facilities were clean. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The price of the night in a dorm is exceptional for what you get. Private bathroom the private bathroom are very clean. The hostel was fairly quiet and the provide earbuds for the night. The common area was really cool, when I came it was a quiet night, but a lot of people were still hanging out in there. I also was so surprised, but the Indian restaurant in front of the hostel gave food so we had free dinner! The kitchen was well furnished, and they have a good system to keep it clean. Free breakfast in the morning was amazing, bagels, oatmeal, yogurt, jam, butter, juices, coffee, and fruit. I highly recommend for a group or solo travelers. I had a very good stay and I highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upper bunk bed is very complicated

    Beautiful spaces and pleasant reception

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not that I didn't like it the breakfast. It's a bit underwhelming.

    Is very accommodating staff. Location, services. They have a sauna !! I had to leave a day early. I was able to cancel my last night, NO FEES ***FYI, I was under the cancellation guidelines **** I was there for the Bay to Breaker's race.And then I had a 1pm. flight. So I checked out at 6 am. They stored my bag and I asked if I could take a shower before I left for the airport and they said yes, just be quick. OK, and THANK YOU 😊

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    10
    I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints!

    I really liked the overall vibe. Everyone was chill which was really nice to come back to after running around the city all day. I also liked the different pieces of art all over.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    super comfortable and super warm interior, the beds were comfy, plenty of bathrooms, staff was very helpful and lovely, no complaints

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No prices on activities until they tell you when you start, most only in cash. No elevator.

    Great common room downstairs. Plenty to do and room to relax or mingle. Room are quite big and comfy, not noisy when you move.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There no curtain or real separation between the beds in the dorms

    The staff were very kind and helpful and you have all the needed facilities inside

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stairs....

    staff was wonderful. room was great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    No brainer, just make the reservation, you'll have good time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No brainer, just make the reservation, you'll have good time.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    It was a great location and a lovely interesting place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise carried because it was an old building. Some guests were just thought less.

    They really tried to make the hostel sustainable. There was minimum plastic and a healthy breakfast with fruit, unsweetened Greek yogurt, great bagels and plenty of coffee. Staff were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    If you’re on a budget trip without compromising convenience and quality, this hostel is a great option! Location is also
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nearby parties can be heard esp on late hours but hey this is SF! So no biggie.

    I liked the decent breakfast. The assistance of the staff. Bathrooms are always clean!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The atmosphere and the kind staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Great place and perfect for solo travellers and specially first timers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much. But a lift would have been really handy and helpful. Had to carry heavy luggage 3 floors to reach my room.

    Location of the property and friendly staff and were really helpful for travellers like me who were first timers. It had all the basic amenities needed and loved some events in evening including standup comedy and music nights.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My experience at Green Tortoise has always been amazing. It’s not just a place to sleep; you make new friends, enjoy various activities and games, and meet people who are truly willing to help each other. The breakfast is great, the people are super friendly, the rooms are clean and organized, and every time I stay here, I leave with new friendships that last a lifetime. I highly recommend it and have a huge love for Green Tortoise 🐢.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Street and club noise made sleeping difficult

    Great vibes, fun and friendly atmosphere, located within walking distance of attractions

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the location, the cleanliness, the helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2025

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