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The Hotel Castro San Francisco

2.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Golden Gate Park

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The Hotel Castro San Francisco provides a vibrant base near Golden Gate Park. Travelers can connect using the in-room WiFi, take in city panoramas from the rooftop terrace, or enjoy the outdoor entertainment options. The prime location consistently earns praise from visitors.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ₩265,250
₩309,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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Accessible Room, Two Twins (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Accessible Room, Two Twins (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Executive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Exclusive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Castro District, a neighborhood in San Francisco, The Hotel Castro San Francisco is near a metro station. Palace Hotel and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Center or Oracle Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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4230 18th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114

What's nearby

  • Castro Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Harvey Milk Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castro Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Dolores Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Twin Peaks - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Castro Station - 4 min walk
  • San Francisco Station - 15 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Badlands - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪440 Castro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Edge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toad Hall - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mystique - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Golden Gate Park
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free hotel has a front-desk safe and free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Hotel Castro San Francisco offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and smart speakers.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This San Francisco hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Health/beauty spa
  • Outlet shopping mall
  • Winery tours

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This virtual service hotel offers 24-hour guest support by text or phone.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Hotel Castro
The Castro Francisco Francisco
Kasa The Hotel Castro San Francisco
The Hotel Castro San Francisco Hotel
The Hotel Castro San Francisco San Francisco
The Hotel Castro San Francisco Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel Castro San Francisco pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Castro San Francisco on Jan 25, 2026 start from ₩265,250, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hotel Castro San Francisco located?

Located in Castro District, this hotel is steps from Castro Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Gate Park and Moscone Convention Center. Presidio of San Francisco and Chase Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Castro Station and 17th St & Castro St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Hotel Castro San Francisco Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is good. Since check in is virtual, I wasn’t able get the $34 Expedia food and beverage credit for silver status that was part of the offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Very comfortable and convenient location, near lots of attractions. Professional management and smooth operations. The rain fall shower was so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though this hotel room was significantly smaller than expected, it was well appointed, safe, super clean, and in an amazing location. You can't really beat the location. I appreciated the no hassle check-in process, and I really liked the virtual front desk. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of my favorite hotels of all time. Very convenient and is by everything. The staff is very nice and I love the bar downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well located. It was a short walk to restaurants, shops and public transportation. Check-in was virtual, easy and convenient. The property manager checked with us shortly after arriving to make sure we were satisfied with everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay here. Great location, cute hotel. Already looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, could be more thorough with cleaning.

Everything was good, except the room had some sawdust from construction (?) and had to clean up cigarette mess from the porch from someone else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to many lgbtqia stores, restaurants, bars and clubs. The hotel is cute and secure! very walkable to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Rooms are small but otherwise nice. It makes a great stay for a good value!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Perfect location, size and layout plus so many modern additions like Google TVs and hub. So much attention to detail overall. Will definitely stay here again when Im lucky enough to get back to SF! There's only one very small critique and that's the shower water pressure could be a little stronger but it was sufficient as is.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in-out experience. Bed was soooo comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overnight stay

Cozy and clean. But the walls are thin, I heard people talking and playing music all night . Close to restaurants and bars. Pretty safe to walk outside at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SF Castro

Great location. Check in easier than I expected. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the hotel!

The stay was amazing and it was convenient since it was by everything. I loved the bar downstairs and the people were friendly. Just the fire alarm was the issue but it was resolved in a timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this boutique hotel!

What a great boutique hotel! The check in process was very easy and they accommodated me with an early check in. Location was perfect. New, fluffy towels, Nespresso machine and electric kettle a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the Castro. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a small but cozy. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. I liked that check in was all virtual.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent place in the Castro

Very compact room. Glad I was traveling solo as I felt two people in the room would have been too tight. There was noise from the bar underneath the hotel and on the street that facilitated the need for white noise to drown it out if trying to go to bed before 1am. Location is great to everything in the Castro.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were absolutely wonderful and I felt safe as a solo AFAB traveler! Also, the staff were super kind and so helpful! I was super grateful for all of their help and they answered all of my annoying questions and made me feel at ease! Wonderful group of folks and stunning property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

BG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice, but tiny

This is a new modern place, but the room was tiny and the hotel is digital entry, no fresh towels, etc. great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! Is queer friendly! It’s safe! It’s expensive but in a good way, because it’s that safe! I am new to the city and I get nervous due to crime being common in cities, but The Castro Hotel and the very district makes me feel safe and comfortable with myself and my surroundings. I love everyone one this neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of those contactless hotels that I have been hearing about. Was skeptical about it but it was right around the corner from my kids' apartment so I went for it. It was great. Never saw another person while I was there. The "staff" was at my fingertips and was always making sure I was all set. I will be staying at their Alexandria location for my next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Castro. The property is clean the decor is modern, the room size is on the smaller side but appropriate for urban setting. Have 3 stars for the following reasons: 1. Broken/none functioning lighting fixtures for premium price cost. (Do have a video to show). 2. Inconsistent hot water supply. Stayed on the 4th floor and the hot water was in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good hotel for a quick stay

I really enjoyed the location. It was so close to the Muni station and lots of great restaurants and bars. The free drinks with the tokens were a wonderful surprise. I did have a problem with the shower. I enjoy nice hot showers and, unfortunately, the water became luke warm within 10 minutes. Maybe that’s to encourage people to get out faster but right now, during the Winter, I like getting out of the shower nice and toasty. There was also a lot of noise happening at night and I don’t mean street noise, which was an anticipated concern. We kept hearing dishes clinking until nearly midnight, which I thought was strange. Overall, I would recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small But Cute Boutique Room

Visiting family for Thanksgiving and decided to fly in early to get a little SF getaway squeezed in. First, the location is AMAZING! Right in the heart of the Castro district. We are a gay couple, so this was heaven. Shopping, restaurants, clubs - all within a few blocks. And of course Muni is right there to get to other parts of the city easily. The room was (very) small but super cute! The decor was amazing. And very well laid out given its size. The size is an issue however - we couldn’t fully unpack since there was no room to put things. So if you are staying for a longer period of time, you may find it a bit uncomfortable. (we only stayed 2 nights). This also isn’t a regular hotel. It’s more like an Air BnB situation. There is no front desk. But there is a bar next door that apparently serves as the front desk. Just a heads up if you’re looking for a more traditional hotel experience. Overall we will definitely be staying here again when we come to SF.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024