Green Tortoise Hostel | Hostel in San Francisco

8.6 (942 Reviews) |   24 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Telegraph Hill Hostel | Green Tortoise Hostel

24 Bedroom Hostel in Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

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 accommodations 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 0.6 mi away from Green Tortoise Hostel. Fisherman's Wharf attractions are 20 minutes’ walk away.

Green Tortoise Hostel is located in San Francisco.

This 24 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Kitchen, Laundry, Parking, and several others. This is a 1 star rated property and has over 942 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to San Francisco and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
Activities
  • Pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Game room
  • Bar crawls
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Ping-pong
  • Sauna
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 people 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 id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.96
Location:
9.23
Staff:
9.26
Facilities:
8.76
Comfort:
8.55
Cleanliness:
8.63
Maria Azul
Dec 10, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I really enjoyed the vibes of the hostel, great staff, great location and it even has a sauna!!!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
4-6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
4-6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Shower, Body soap, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Reading light, Key access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Kitchen

Kitchen

Activities

Sauna

View

Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
4 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
4 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Shower, Body soap, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Reading light, Key access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

View

Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo

General

Heating, Reading light, Key access, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Earplugs, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Video

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm Room (Not Private)

Bathroom

Toothbrush, Shower, Body soap, Toilet, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Shampoo
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