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Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco

494 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4515
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Margaret River
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Ive travelled shirtloads,(aussie surf/snow bum) the place is cool, ,in the thick of it all, close to it. Free breaky is soo cool, , they are all helpfull, the stairs suck, but so what, storage(i stored snowboards), free wifi, close to the OLDEST BAR IN SAN FRAN... THE SALOON.GO!!!. Its a great little joint. The dble rooms can be touch... More

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B.C.
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

What an incredible experience. I have never stayed at a hostel before and loved being here. The staff were welcoming (although not 100% organized). Value: Amazing! You have a bed, continental breakfast included, 3 vegetarian dinners a week (Mon, Wed & Fri), free wifi & inexpensive and fun activities most nights (beer olympics on Fri) Favorite place is the ballroom/... More

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Cloverdale, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

If you dont want to get ripped off this is the only place to stay besides checking Air bnb. The hotels in San Fran are way over priced. My wife and I stayed here for a weekend before she flew home. We stayed on the third floor in a private room. The place is easy to find and the staff... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Glad to hear that your time with us was a tortoise success. great review, thanks! More

Newcastle, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Have stayed in a number of hostels, but this one was certainly one of the best. Great rooms, with good beds, decent storage, great travel advice and friendly staff. Hostel also has good rates on bike hire with local rentals, and can store bikes overnight if needed. Free breakfast was great, and dinners 2-3/week also. Close to chinatown and little... More

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Montreal, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This place is the party central! Very large common area and the night I was there they did a free dinner, and the hall was full! The very same evening they had a beer olympics where guests/partiers can take place and join them for a fun and beer-filled evening of games at the bar next door. The backpacker is right... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Great review...come back soon! More

San Diego, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Have stayed at this hostel multiple times, always a great time! I actually met my german boyfriend there the last time i visited! ;D Tons of fun and free activities, the free meals three days a week are delcious, and the beds are super comfortable. The hostel is in a great area, definitely check out the Romo restaurant around the... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
22 April 2013

We'll add matchmaker to our list of specialties!! Thanks for the great review More

San Francisco, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I stayed here this year. Staff is pretty laid back, place needs more housekeeping details and the rooms are okay. Make sure to lock your stuff up in the day time, sticky fingers . They have video cameras recording in case someone steals. There are lots of social events if that is your gig!! From pool tournaments , pub crawls... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thanks for the great pointers: we're here to make sure our guests have a great travel experience More

west michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It is a great price and right downtown, near Chinatown. Has a community kitchen that you may use, along with fridge space (but my food got eaten =( that was the ONLY down side of my visit). They have FREE breakfast every morning! (Includes bagels with spreads, fruit, and eggs! cook to your own liking, orange juice and coffee) and... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and got to plug in to all of our fun and free amenities that we offer at GT SF. Thanks for the great and thorough review More

York, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I stayed here 4 years ago and it was fine. It is in a good location close to good restaurants if you don't mind the red light district but you can stay in a much better place for the same money and not share a toilet! We had a 'private' double room for 3 nights end March 2013 cost $86... More

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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

with its perfect location, you are just in the center of the big city of SF. Stayed there for 5 nights, attended the pub crawl nights, helped making the dinner, loved the morning bagels and coffee. the living room is such a vintage, but yet full of emotions place. just in 10 mins walk from the Wharf . the staff... More

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GreenTortoise, Front Office Manager at Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco, responded to this review
17 April 2013

thanks for adding your emotion to the ballroom too! More

 
 
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Additional Information about Green Tortoise Hostel - San Francisco

Address: 494 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133-4515
Region: United States > California > San Francisco
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 39 Speciality lodging in San Francisco
Price range (per night): $43 - $86
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Green Tortoise San Francisco hostel is a full service, fun, comfortable, and welcoming hostel. Located in the North Beach area (Little Italy), famous for entertainment, bookstores, and Beat Generation history. The hostel is close to Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and public transportation that can take you all over the Bay Area. We are a PARTY hostel, so come and be included in our social events held nightly. Lots of Freebies, breakfast, dinner 3 x a week, wifi, sauna, massage chair and lots lots more! We are also famous for our "hostel on wheels" sleeper coaches that run adventures to many destinations seasonally. ... more   less 
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