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Where?
In Little Italy, short walk from Chinatown and Fisherman’s Whar
What?
Hostel with 50 beds.
Anything else you need to know?
Breakfast, bed linen and towels included in price. Free internet access. Pool table and foosball table on common area. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities available for guest use.
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Reviews of Green Tortoise Backpackers
Green Tortoise Backpackers has a rating of 87% from a total of 475 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Green Tortoise Backpackers
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haybet says:
“ Really fun hostel. Lots going on and really easy to meet people. Definitely would recommend! ”
Posted: on Mar 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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nursefox says:
“ We loved it so much!!! The best hostel I have been to ever! ”
Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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soleex103 says:
“ Rooms and Bathrooms need more attention to their cleanliness. Other than that, it's a very nice hostel! Thank you. ”
Posted: on Mar 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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patrickhsanders7357 says:
“ Overall a very pleasant place to stay, the staff was helpful, they always had stuff going on, free dinners, pub crawls, music on weekends. Definitely worth the money. Plus they had private bathrooms. ”
Posted: on Mar 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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daradonnelly9050 says:
“ If Ferris Bueller was going to stay in a hostel, he'd stay at the Green Tortoise. You simply cannot fault it. They feed you, they entertain you, they house you. Stop looking anywhere else. Book. Here. Now. ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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lindseyledford591 says:
“ Lots of fun activities planned! Right near Chinatown & North Beach. Beds are comfy, rooms are clean. The ballroom is always full of people at night, so great for meeting others ...& the hostel clown. Seriously. I'd stay there again. ”
Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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caarofty3521 says:
“ great chill out ballroom area for those that like a drink and a smoke (after 9pm). 3 free dinners during the week is awesome! great hostel, anyone who cant have fun here is too picky i reckon ”
Posted: on Mar 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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walshd28415 says:
“ My room, number 31 got so hot that night!!! And the window was over some other sleeping guys bed. And other than the snoring competition going on in my room, it was a lovely experience with super friendly staff. Although, I was very depressed to see so many people spread out eating, there's... more ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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nigeljordan says:
“ Much better than I expected. Top hostel. ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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swanny--5342 says:
“ Good fun laid back hostel ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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tamarawebster1316 says:
“ I moved to San Francisco for a job and my apartment won't be available for several weeks, so I decided to stay at Green Tortoise instead of a hotel. I read all of the reviews from all of the hostels and this one is the best and it is also within walking distance to my work. I wanted to have... more ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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rwaiblinger1064 says:
“ Simply the best hostel I ever was!!! ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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alexJJC27 says:
“ AWESOME. I stayed here 3 months ago as part of my RTW and it's been one of the best places, GREAT staff also :D ”
Posted: on Feb 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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lanz717 says:
“ Great hostel! Clean, fun, welcoming environment! Free internet!!!! Free dinner 3 nights a week!! And free breakfast! Will def stay here again. ”
Posted: on Feb 28, 2010 // Rated: |
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claireapolitan7420 says:
“ I loved this hostel! it had a great friendly relaxed atmosphere, it was in a fantastic location (close to everything. the street can be a bit skeezy but it's ok.) and the beds were so comfortable. The staff were amazing and I met some really cool people here. I can't say enough good things about... more ”
Posted: on Feb 26, 2010 // Rated: |
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philiplawry9920 says:
“ This is a good hostel with plenty of stuff going on. It's in a great location and you get fed every second night for free!! It's pretty big too though so I think you lose a bit of the friendliness that small hostels have. ”
Posted: on Feb 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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christian764 says:
“ The staff are fun and knowledgeable. They offer a lot more than they should. It is a real San Francisco experience at a great price. ”
Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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magnus911971 says:
“ One of the better hostel i've stayed at and definitely the best in the U.S. Comparable to Oasis hostel in Granada, Spain if you've ever been there. ”
Posted: on Feb 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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padraigfagan9781 says:
“ Great place. Staff very helpful. Nice building too. ”
Posted: on Feb 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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fishepherd5585 says:
“ Quite a big hostel but friendly and social. Great for meeting people, free dinner tasty. ”
Posted: on Feb 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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AjDri says:
“ Staff were very friendly and helpful. Thought the area was dodgy when first arrived but its fine. There are worse areas! Very pleased with all the freebies as well, the meals are great. ”
Posted: on Feb 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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chojna1053 says:
“ It is very nice old-fashioned hostel.The celling in the ball rooom is amazing. The stuff is very helpful and really nice. Free breafast and diner are also very good reason to come here. The rooms are small for 4 people but they are clean and nice. Great pleace to stay for its unic atmophere. I... ”
Posted: on Feb 6, 2010 // Rated: |
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Cavick says:
“ not a bad hostel. be warned. if you stay on a sunday night they have a very loud live band play at the venue until 2am. make sure you request a room well away from the band area. then you wont hear anything. otherwise not bad at all. ”
Posted: on Feb 3, 2010 // Rated: |
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shakey-beth611 says:
“ Awesome place to stay!!! ”
Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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jeudisamedi7140 says:
“ the staff were very friendly and helped us organise a triple j hottest 100 party for australia day which was great! also the ballroom is a fun place to hangout and the free internet was good. the area is ok, china town and little italy are nearby but some of the bars just next to us were a bit... more ”
Posted: on Jan 30, 2010 // Rated: |
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eduleal says:
“ Awesome location, great showers, staff, food and activities. Couldn't ask for more ”
Posted: on Jan 30, 2010 // Rated: |
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jesper8756 says:
“ Whatever you do - Don't stay here! Staff were very unfriendly and we had to wait 30 minutes because they were changing shifts or something. ”
Posted: on Jan 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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lisaoutte says:
“ Tucked away in central location. Nice staff and communal areas. suprisingly quiet place to get your head down ”
Posted: on Jan 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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mauriciomsr8533 says:
“ cool place. the best hostel to stay in san francisco ”
Posted: on Jan 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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tdburnett says:
“ Like its counter part in Seattle this place is great. The free meals are good, Seattle better. Computer facilities are great, staff nice and friendly. ”
Posted: on Jan 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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louiseooneill2928 says:
“ I really loved this hostel, we stayed in the two bedroom apartment 2 blocks up! It was private and clean and had a great balcony with the view of the bridge! ”
Posted: on Jan 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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kellyannburgess3616 says:
“ Be aware you are in the red light district which makes it loud, very close to everything you could ever need though, and amazing chinese food! A great place to stay! ”
Posted: on Jan 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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wil-972 says:
“ great place loads of character the nights out are unreal dont see how it could really improve itself that much ”
Posted: on Jan 16, 2010 // Rated: |
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berthaluv1231 says:
“ this place rocks. we stayed in a clean and lovely double private room - great staff and super "amenities" way worth the money ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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srhjhn says:
“ Very noisy - there is a bar inside the hostel which gets pretty noisy. If you're needing some sleep, take ear plugs. ”
Posted: on Jan 12, 2010 // Rated: |
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tomkat631 says:
“ overall, i thought the green tortoise in seattle was much better. i expected them to be somewhat the same but they are not. this hostel was not bad, just not up to par for what i was hoping for. the one in seattle has curtains for the bed which helps with privacy, especially when you have people... more ”
Posted: on Jan 4, 2010 // Rated: |
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Lchop says:
“ Beds are sooooo good !!! storage is great, bathrooms clean, free breakfast and dinner, staff sooooo helpfull ! really good place to stay! ”
Posted: on Jan 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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stuartluffman says:
“ Good hostel, great for partying. only issue is the only decent communa area becomes smoking at 9oc (and not just tobbacco) so if ur not into that maybe look elsewhere ”
Posted: on Dec 25, 2009 // Rated: |
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austinla says:
“ slim slam and a wup-daddy, dis shang-a-lang be sweet like gooseberry pie! der was clean sheep, loose wemons, and de neon was slick daddy ray. wish my mammy had bean off parole! ”
Posted: on Dec 25, 2009 // Rated: |
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vanessastern8098 says:
“ One of the best hostels I've been to. Free breakfast & dinners are great. Really social & fun - easy to meet people. Friendly staff too. I didn't want to leave! ”
Posted: on Dec 23, 2009 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Green Tortoise Backpackers
- Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
- General
- Tax not included
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- 24 Hour Reception
- Luggage Storage
- Towels Hire
- Tours Desk
- Communications
- Card Phones
- Sport & Leisure
- Fussball
- Pool Table
- Common Room
- Library
- In Room Facilities
- Reading Light
- Linen Included
- Key Card Access
- Security Lockers
Description of Green Tortoise Backpackers
San Francisco's Favorite Party Hostel! The Green Tortoise Hostel has been a favorite of backpackers and travellers for decades. From our unbeatable location in historic North Beach (a quick walk to tourist favorites like Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf), to our cozy dorm rooms, to our relaxing private rooms with free movies, to our free meals, live music, free beer nights and (in)famous pub crawls, to our famous Adventure Travel bus tours...those are just a few of the reasons the Tortoise has become a legend. If you're looking for a sterile, dull hostel that you can forget about the moment you leave San Francisco, the Tortoise isn't it. Time after time, our guests tell us that their favorite memories of San Francisco are of the times they spent in the hostel itself, meeting and hanging out with other backpackers, enjoying our live music nights, making friends while enjoying our free dinners (3 times a week) or free beer (every Tuesday!), or dancing to someone's iPod in the ballroom until all hours. If the sun comes up before you've gone to bed, you know you've had a good night at the Green Tortoise. To make it like your home, there's no curfew, huge kitchen, giant common room with a pool table and foosball, piano, stereo, cable TV, bicycle rack and quiet places to fill in the journals of your travels. The rooms are all non-smoking with large lockers under the bed to store your gear safely, comfortable beds with reading lights, and new friends to meet. Our private rooms give you a real home away from home feel with comfy beds and a few with TV and a large selection of movies for free so you can chill out and have quiet time with your travel mate. Why Green Tortoise? More for the money. Free High Speed Internet! Free Linens! Free Under Bed Lockers! Free Breakfast Every Day! Free Parties! Free Dinners 3 Times A Week! Free Sauna! Free Entertainment! Free Day Luggage Storage! Free Maps! Free Tour Information! Free Pub Crawl! (Buy Your Own Drinks!) Free Movies (Private Rooms) Free Spirited!! More of California and travel across the United States is easy to do with the offices of Green Tortoise Adventure Travel located behind the front desk, stop in and see where you can go in Style! It should be noted that you are not viewing the Green Tortoise website, but rather that of a booking agency. Our Hostel is located in San Francisco, also home of Green Tortoise Adventure Travel and our sister hostel is located in Seattle on the Market!! IMPORTANT: We currently accept VISA, MasterCard, US cash or US$ Travelers Cheques for payment at the hostel. Sorry, no personal checks can be accepted. Please note that there is a $20 key deposit for each person which is returned upon checkout. The key deposit must be paid in cash or travelers checks. Sorry, but the key deposit cannot be put on your credit card. Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Check in begins upon availability. Our luggage room is available for those times before and after. We have a 48 hour cancellation policy.
