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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)
Exterior
Classic Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)
Standard Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$363
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Explore the area

Map
4230 18th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114
  • Castro Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mission Dolores Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Twin Peaks
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • San Francisco, CA (JCC-China Basin Heliport)
    ‪24 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
Separate bedroom
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 Standard Room (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk)

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

Standard Room (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
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 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
Separate bedroom
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 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Moscone Convention Center. 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 Castro District hotel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Presidio of San Francisco and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Chase Center.

What's nearby

  • Castro Street - 1 min walk
  • UCSF Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • Golden Gate Park - 3 min drive
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - 3 min drive
  • University of San Francisco - 4 min drive

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

Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Health/beauty spa
  • Outlet shopping centre
  • 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 - 21

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 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.

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.

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

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Castro San Francisco on 27 Feb 2025 start from NZ$362.61, including 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.

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. 52 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Castro is great, but if you're doing anything but partying don't stay here. This is a loud party hotel with no staff - literally no staff - so don't expect any service whatsoever. This isn't hyperbole: the hotel operates on an app-based model with no front desk and no on-site staff. You check in via your phone. We asked for 2 extra blankets at 4pm, the person (probably overseas) who was responding told us to look in a cabinet on the first floor. No blankets there so that's it. Around 9pm we get another text response, "We can get you blankets tomorrow." There was a party on the floor above us - good for them, have fun. But of course we can't sleep. We left for another hotel around 11pm, had to fight to not get charged for the next several nights and still got charged for the night we had to leave. They want to make more money by having literally zero staff but hotels don't function with zero staff. This is a non-functional hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Liza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location but its contactless entry and with many errors it took us 45 mins to gain access so the process was challenging
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024