Its hard to put it in words but the Green Tortoise in San Francisco is a very special place. If you stay here for a few days you can really get to know some of the coolest people from all over the world because of the atmosphere and freedom. The most social hostel Ive ever stayed in. Had such a... more

We booked into the GT from the sister hostel in Seattle, where we enjoyed our stay. The two are VERY different. We turned up to the hostel to find that it was in the middle of a red light zone, with topless bars and street girls around us. I didn't feel safe using the ATM across from the Hostel but... more

We had a double room which was in a separate building for most of our stay which was clean and spacious. the night we stayed in a dorm room, again it was clean and had space to secure your things. the common room was great and they let you get on with it on your own. it had a pool... more

I've stayed at many hostels including Hostel International in the Tenderloin distric. All and all, not a bad experience, i didn't think it could get worse. IT DID. After booking a room with Green Tortoise i was expecting to stay at the North Beach location, instead we were sent down the street several blocks to a hole in the wall... more

This hostel is very friendly and convenient. It is old, with abstract carpet and a dark wooden appeal to it but it has everythign you need. Free internet which i never had to wait for as they haad about 8 computers. Free breakfast (a bit of afruit and then bagels to taost - not a huge variety but hey, its... more

I have stayed here a few time and I keep coming back! I love it! I read some bad reviews and those people obviously have never stayed in a hostel before and didn't take the time to compare what you would be paying to stay anywhere else in San Francisco. For the cheap prices it is more that anyone should... more

This hostel has many pros and cons. The greeting from the reception staff is questionable and they messed up my booking. I stayed for 10 nights and was never greeted with any recognition. They Put on Breakfast everyday and dinner 3 times a week. The Dinners are great with lots of fresh ingredients and plentiful quantities. The young lady who... more

they just tried to sell their adventure travels in a hurry, when I asked the reception how to go to Golden Gate Bridge! They even forgot to tell me they would lock the front door in the evening. When I came back at about 8:00pm, I couldn't open the door! I was so hopeless that I even wanted to check... more

Well. To be fair, the hostels location is superb. Right next to North Beach(next to all the strip clubs, but hey). The facilities are okay, the kitchen could be bigger but it is well looked after and they throw on a free breakfast everyday and a free dinner three days a week. Front desk are helpful, and they do organize... more