Green Tortoise Backpackers
Green Tortoise Backpackers is part of the Green Tortoise empire which includes two hostels and a budget bus that runs between several cities in the West. The San Francisco hostel is in the North Beach neighborhood between Little Italy and the city’s famous Chinatown. The area is perhaps best known for its Beat Generation history, so you will find plenty of book shops, bars and cafes to explore. Many of San Francisco’s biggest attractions are also a short distance away.
The dorm style rooms available at Green Tortoise Backpackers are both mixed gender and female only, and make use of shared bathroom faciliites. If you prefer having a bit more of your own space, however, there are also private double, triple and twin rooms at the hostel. These also make use of shared bathroom facilities, so the prices are great. The whole atmosphere at Green Tortoise Backpackers is friendly, welcoming and social – so even if you want a private room, be prepared to mingle with the other guests!
Some of the amenities you will find at Green Tortoise Backpackers are:
- Free linens and towels
- Free breakfast
- Free dinners three nights a week
- Free internet access
- Pub crawls, movie nights and parties
- Luggage storage and security lockers
- Laundry facilities and guest kitchen
- No lockout and no curfew
- 24 hour reception and 24 hour check in
Some hostels are all about the party vibe, and Green Tortoise Backpackers is one of them. The hostel hosts free parties and free movie nights for guests, organizes pub crawls and even gathers everyone around the table for free dinners every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The lounge features a pool table and foosball as well as a piano and TV. Sometimes musical acts make their way through the hostel, so check with the staff to see if there is anything coming up that might make you want to stay in at night rather than go out!
With such an emphasis on having fun and meeting people, it is no surprise that Green Tortoise Backpackers is so popular with travelers. The list of free amenities is excellent, and the price is still great. What more could you ask for?