Get Free
We are an all inclusive resort,er..., hostel! Yeah that's right! Come get included on our free WiFi and computer terminals, free dinner every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, free eggs or oatmeal with our regular bagels and toppings plus free fruit for breakfast, free sauna, free beer or Sangria, free entertainment, free massage chair, and so much more

- FREE DINNER (every Mon, Wed, Fri)
- BREAKFAST (7:30 - 10 every day)
- FREE INTERNET LOUNGE (24 hours/day)
- FREE SANGRIA and "Tortoise" races (Thursday)
- FREE SAUNA 24/7
- SUNDAY SPECIALS
- EVENTS OUTSIDE THE HOSTEL
Tuesday: $5 Indian food (includes naan or rice)
Wednesday: Rock Paper Scissors tournament Pub Crawl ($100 dollar Bar Tab Prize to winner Gift Certificate to best athletic wear)
Friday: Beer Olympics - $2 beer + free to play
Saturday: Drinks & Drag* (min 10 people to run)
Please reserve in advance!
Welcome to San Francisco, Tortoise-style
The Green Torotise Hostel is also home to the Green Tortoise Adventure Travel Company!
Book directly with the travel office. + 1 415 956 7500 or 1 800 867 8647
Hoping to see some of the acclaimed beauty of America's National Parks? Then hop on the legendary Green Tortoise Hostel on wheels' Canyons of the West tour this Friday! Spend the next week hiking to breathtaking vistas and soaking in hot springs at the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches (just to name a few of the places we go). Don't forget to bring your guitar and singing voice along to share with your new friends around the campfire at night!
IF YOU WOULD PREFER TO RESERVE A BED or ROOM VIA PHONE WE ARE AVAILABLE 24 HRS, PLEASE CALL US FOR A RESERVATION. DIAL THE USA + 1 415 834 1000 OR (IN THE US & CANADA) 1 800 867 8647
The Green Tortoise is San Francisco's favorite hostel for a reason! We are a full-service, fun, comfortable and welcoming hostel in the heart of San Francisco.
Our Adventure Travel Company is located right inside, too! People that love to travel run our hostel. Our knowledgeable staff will always take the time to help you with your holiday to ensure that it is the best that it can be! No matter your question, we have the answers... whether it be where to buy postcards or how to find the best deals on flights.
We know that our hostel is the best value for your euro, dollar, or peso.... When you stay, you feel like a part of our family. Our mission is to treat you better than any other place you have ever stayed before.... to make your stay in San Francisco the best possible. If you need anything, all you have to do is ask (our desk is staffed 24/7), and we will help you without any hesitation.
Facilities and What's FREE!
We throw in more free things than anyone else! We have recently added free wireless internet in the entire building, adding to our list of free stuff:
- Free Daily breakfast (Including organic oatmeal & cook your own egg and fresh fruit)
- Free Internet and wi-fi
- Free Dinner 3 times a week (Pasta Primavera & salad, Burritos, and Friday's Thai curry and vegetable- yummy!)
- Free Linens
- Free Day Luggage Storage
- Free Pool Table and Foosball
- Free Sauna
- Free Parties
- Free Spacious Under-bed Lockers (Padlock NOT included)
- And most of all…Free to be yourself!
Our facilities include:
- Huge common room where people from all over the world meet, relax and have fun
- Large, fully equipped kitchen
- Coin laundry with washers and dryers
Add to that discounts on bike rentals, museums, and more!
The Green Tortoise looks forward to seeing you soon!




