The Hotel Castro San Francisco
Retro-glam style in San Francisco's Castro district
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The Castro Hotel is a 12-room boutique property in San Francisco's historic Castro neighborhood. It features a retro-glam design with contemporary furnishings and artwork inspired by LGBTQ+ heroes. This hotel operates with a tech-driven, front-desk-free model, offering contactless check-in and a 24/7 virtual concierge. Every room includes a private outdoor terrace, providing guests with a stylish base for exploring the local bars, restaurants, and boutiques.
Should you book The Hotel Castro San Francisco?
A stylish, tech-enabled stay in the heart of the Castro with private outdoor space for each room.
Best for
- Independent travellers
- LGBTQ+ community
- Design enthusiasts
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking a traditional front desk experience
- Guests wanting on-site dining facilities
Castro neighborhood location
Situated in San Francisco's vibrant Castro district, the hotel is steps from numerous bars, restaurants, and boutiques. Nearby attractions include Washington Square Park and City Lights Booksellers.
Retro-glam design
The hotel's 12 rooms are named after historic Castro bars. Each features bespoke artwork, contemporary furnishings, and a private outdoor terrace, blending retro style with modern comfort.
Contactless experience
A front-desk-free model means keyless entry and check-in via app. A 24/7 virtual concierge is available for any guest needs, offering a streamlined, independent travel experience.
Private terraces
Every room at The Castro Hotel includes a private outdoor terrace, offering guests their own space to relax and connect with the neighborhood atmosphere.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower
- Lift
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Location
705 Vallejo St, San Francisco, California
The Hotel Castro San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California, in the The Castro area. Guests rate the area well for dining options, public transit and airport access.
5 sights nearby, the closest being National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi at 450 ft; the nearest metro station, Chinatown-Rose Pak, is 0.3 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisiplace of worship450 ft
- City Lights Booksellersattraction0.1 mi
- Marini Plazapark0.2 mi
- The Beat Museummuseum0.2 mi
- Benjamin Franklinhistoric site0.2 mi
Getting around
- Chinatown-Rose Pakmetro station0.3 mi
- Montgomery Streetmetro station0.8 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 113 guest reviews
Guests rate The Hotel Castro San Francisco 8.0/10 across 113 reviews. The most praised aspect is property (93 positive mentions), alongside location and cleanliness.
- Things to do3.8/5
- Restaurants4.5/5
- Public transit4.2/5
- Airport access4.2/5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 17 · average 9
They wrote about: room, location, comfort
Reviews scoring 7–9: 13 · average 7.6
They wrote about: location, room, cleanliness
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about € 215. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out procedures?
The hotel operates a front-desk-free model with keyless, contactless check-in and check-out procedures facilitated through an app.
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, a refrigerator, TV with streaming services, a coffee machine, hairdryer, and ironing facilities.
Is there an on-site bar?
Yes, the Lobby Bar is located on the ground floor, serving craft cocktails, wines, and elevated bites. It also serves as the hotel's primary guest greeting area.
Does the hotel have WiFi?
Yes, Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel for guests to use.
Are there dining options at the hotel?
The Lobby Bar serves elevated bites. Otherwise, guests can explore the numerous restaurants in the nearby Castro neighborhood.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
While the hotel offers comfortable rooms, specific family-focused amenities or policies are not detailed.
What is near the hotel?
The hotel is located steps from bars, restaurants, and boutiques in the Castro neighborhood. Nearby places of worship and parks are also within close proximity.