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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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Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)
Accessible Room, Two Twins (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)
Executive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)
Rooftop terrace
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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4230 18th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114
  • Castro Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Golden Gate Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of San Francisco
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, Two Twins (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Suite (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Francisco

At The Hotel Castro San Francisco you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Golden Gate Park and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Presidio of San Francisco. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and a front desk safe. Added amenities include a lift. .With a stay at this Eureka Valley hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Moscone Convention Center and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Chase Center.

What's nearby

  • Castro Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Gate Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • UCSF Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of San Francisco - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪440 Castro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Edge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peaks Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hot Cookie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spike's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 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
As a guest of The Hotel Castro San Francisco, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a front desk safe, and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Hotel Castro San Francisco offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Health/beauty spa
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  • Winery tours

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
This virtual service hotel offers 24-hour guest support by text or phone.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

The Hotel Castro San Francisco offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

The closest beach to The Hotel Castro San Francisco is Ocean Beach (6.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

No, The Hotel Castro San Francisco does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hotel Castro San Francisco?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Hotel Castro San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
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

Neil

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mark's gripe

There is no parking anywhere near the hotel. I was told to use an app called SpotHero to find a space, but that app only deals with hourly and monthly parking, no overnight parking. There is no lobby in the hotel, so there is no one at the front desk who can give help and advice. There are no refrigerators or closets in the room. Give the Hotel Castro a miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, The rooftop deck is an amazing😎😎
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

James M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
With no on-site storage, if you have a late flight home and need to check out at 11am, nowhere to store your luggage. Our room was directly above the Bar that is open and has loitering outside by drunk/rowdy patrons until 3am. This should be disclosed by Hotel prior to booking room #201
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

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

Nice stay but not a fan of remote front desk

My mother and mother in law needed a place to crash around the corner from where we lived, and this was the closest property. Pros- great location, comfortable room, beautiful view from rooftop terrace. Cons- if you’re not tech savvy, the self check in and navigating the rooms/elevators is tricky. The elevator code didn’t work at first, which required a call to Kasa to fix. I consider myself pretty tech savvy and even I felt a little lost. Took a little bit of figuring out the blinds and lights as well. If I hadn’t been helping my relatives they would have had trouble getting in. So, great hotel and spot, but too reliant on remotely operated self check in/out. If you’re super tech savvy probably not an issue
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

BG

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location. Service could be better.

This is an unattended hotel, which is good, but when I asked for a toilet brush, I was told I could purchase one nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

Beautiful

Beautiful room and easy to check in and out. Right in the middle of all the fun stuff and easy to travel anywhere. We had a rental car and were entirely confused on where to park it overnight, but we managed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Poor customer service.

The virtual part of this worked against them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gamlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024