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Gapyear.com recommended hostel in the USA


City: San Francisco, USA
Name: Green Tortoise Hostel
Address: 494 Broadway, San Francisco, California
About Green Tortoise Hostel
Located in the best spot in the city, a few moments walk away from thriving shops, cafe-lined streets and the hippest nightlife in the whole of San Francisco - kick off your stay in this amazing place in the best hostel in the city. Very rarely do you find so many freebies in one place than you do in the Green Tortoise - you'd be a fool to stay anywhere else!
Green Tortoise Hostel boasts...
- Free daily breakfast
- Free high speed Internet
- Free dinner three times a week
- Free linens and towels
- Free day luggage storage
- Free pool and foosball
- Free sauna
- Free parties
- Free spacious under-bed lockers
- Huge common room
- Large, spacious and fully equipped kitchen
- Coin laundry with washers and dryers
- Discounts on bike rentals, movie tickets and more...
Rates
Expect to pay around £13 for a dorm bed here. If you fancy a bit of luxury, go for a double room for around £30.
What gapyear.com members say...
"Stay at the Green Tortoise in San Fran, it's great - free breakfast, meal every other day, free internet and sauna! Wicked..." - Rockin Robin
"I'd recommend this hostel for getting the most for your money - free internet, free breakfast, free dinner (three nights a week), free beer (one night a week) - amazing!" - hdsimmons
Gapyear.com says...
Time and time again we hear people mention the Green Tortoise hostel as one of the best they've stayed in on their RTW trip - and we can see why. You get a whole lot of freebies for your money, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and discounts if you reserve you bed before the night. This place is backpacker heaven.
Green Tortoise Hostel says...
The Green Tortoise is San Francisco's favorite hostel for a reason. We are more than a hostel... we are a full service, fully accommodating, fun, comfortable and welcoming hostel. 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!
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