San Francisco's Best Hostel
The Green Tortoise San Francisco Hostel is a safe and affordable place to call home. Centrally located in downtown, this hostel will be perfect for your visit to our wonderful city!
A Social San Francisco Hostel Filled with Surprising Amenities & Activities!
Welcome to Green Tortoise Hostel, the top-rated San Francisco hostel where adventure, comfort, and community come together. Nestled in the vibrant North Beach neighborhood, just steps from Chinatown, Little Italy, and popular attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf and Union Square, we offer travelers an unforgettable stay in the heart of the city. Don't miss perks like Free Breakfast, a Sauna and unique events while staying in one of our comfortable Mixed Dorms, Female Dorms, or Private Rooms. Experience the Best Hostel Stay in San Francisco at Green Tortoise.
Our Grand Ballroom: A Common Space Like No Other Hostel
Lounge and socialize in our historic Ballroom, where the people of San Francisco in the early 1900's would gather and enjoy amazing food from the restaurant downstairs. Over a century, famous restaurants and establishments have filled the space. In 1994 the Green Tortoise Hostel moved in, opening up as one of the most unique Hostel Common Spaces you have ever seen.
Social Events Every Night
Monday: Free Dinner in Our Ballroom
A Free Dinner from one of the diverse local restaurants close-by, brought straight to our Ballroom for everyone to enjoy in our Hostel Common Space.
Tuesday: $6 Italian Dinner Night Out
Dine at a North Beach Restaurant at a huge discount. Choice of pasta entree for $6 + $3 tax/tip. Then, enjoy some Live Tunes nearby.
Wednesday: Rock Papers Scissors Tournament and Happy Hour Hop
Compete in a Tournament while visiting great local businesses. Free to attend with food/drink special purchase.
Thursday: Curry and Comedy Show
We'll grab some dinner together at a local restaurant and enjoy a fun-filled night of laughs at a local comedy venue.
Friday: Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
Visit multiple local stores and bars combined with Mystery Fun.
Saturday: Cheeseburger and Cover Bands Pub Crawl
A Pub Crawl Budget Dinner Out, followed by a curated selection of the best bars in the neighborhood.
Sunday: Ballroom Live Music and Treats
Enjoy live music in our Hostel Common Space combined with some other treats, games, and fun.
From Murder Mysteries to Live Comedy and Music, these are not your ordinary pub crawls!
Unique Amenities to Keep You Comfortable
Free Breakfast Daily
Awesome WIFI
Pool / Ping Pong tables and Arcade games
Free Sauna
Laundry Room
Social Events Nightly
At our SF hostel, we want to make your stay as laid-back as possible. Take advantage of the free amenities meant to relieve the stress of visiting a new city. We have some unique ones here at the Green Tortoise, like our Free Sauna and Weekly Dinners. Don't forget to take advantage.
Amazing Attractions Close By
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Fisherman's Wharf
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Alcatraz Terminal
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Golden Gate Park
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Castro
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Lands End
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Haight St
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Twin Peaks
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Coit Tower
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Baker Beach
We are within 15 minutes walking distance to some of San Francisco's must-see attractions like Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and Coit Tower. Our central location combined with the Bay Area's famous public transportation, you'll find your way to everything easily!
Digital Nomads, We've Got You Covered!
We have just finished renovating our new digital nomad work space for those who wish to focus on getting some things done during their adventures. A 24-hours access space with 4 work stations allows you to keep checking things off the list during your visit to San Francisco.
Exclusive Discounts To The Best Local Businesses
Have a free afternoon in San Francisco? Grab a copy of our self-guided neighborhood walking tour map at the front desk. See our curated selection of local businesses you can't miss while you're in town, all within within walking distance. We provide a great perspective into San Francisco's history and culture. Our hostel borders Chinatown, Little Italy and and the Embarcadero market area, creating a unique combination of local business that you will enjoy exploring at your own pace.
Free Historic Walking Tours
We're collaborating with freesftour.com to offer free historic walking tours of our amazing city. Tours start within a short walk from our location.
June 15th-18th
$499
Ride the hostel on wheels to Yosemite National Park!
Our comfortable, unique interior lets you slumber on the way to one of the USA's most iconic destinations. Wake up beneath granite masterpieces like El Capitan and Half Dome. Go hiking in Yosemite Valley, explore Tuolumne Meadows, and wander beneath giant Sequoia trees. Join this one-of-a-kind camping adventure!
Camping gear rentals available!
July 13th- 26th
Round trip Seattle, Washington
An off-the-beaten-path adventure around the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia!
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Explore Olympic National Park
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Visit hidden gems in Oregon
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Hike in Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park
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Visit Banff, Jasper, and Revelstoke in BC
July 13th-19th
Tour through enchanting forests, hike beneath snowy peaks, and explore gorges, canyons and waterfalls galore. An explorers paradise unlike any other! Discover why so many claim, "The northwest is best!"
August 23rd -30th
Journey from San Francisco to Las Vegas, Nevada on the most comfortable coach around!
Destinations include:
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Grand Teton National Park
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Yellowstone National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Zion National Park
August 23rd -Sept. 7th
A 16-day camping adventure unlike any other! Don't just check off bucket list destinations. Awaken in the Grand Tetons and spot wildlife in Yellowstone. Go hiking deep into the Grand Canyon and marvel at hoodoos in Bryce Canyon! Explore seven national parks and let us reveal the destinations you wouldn't ever find on your own, but don't want to miss.
Join early! This is our most popular adventure!