For a truly unforgettable experience in San Francisco's iconic Castro District, there's no better place to stay than The Hotel Castro. Thoughtfully designed mini suites with modern amenities offer an intimate escape for travelers. Plus, each room showcases a unique mural of a historic LGBTQ+ hero, making your stay both stylish and meaningful. Our tech-enabled hotel offers self check-in at 4pm, 24/7 guest support by text, phone, or chat, and a Virtual Front Desk accessed via mobile device.

Highlights

  • City center
  • AC
  • Hotel-style

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Our hotel experience

Your accommodation comes loaded with amenities and perks

24/7 Virtual Guest Experience team

24/7 Virtual Guest Experience team

Free high-speed Wi-Fi

Free high-speed Wi-Fi

High-quality bed & bath products

High-quality bed & bath products

Great location

Great location

Our amenities

Location

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4230 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Reviews

Total rating: 4.31 based on 431 reviews.
  • Jorgereview score of 5 out of 5

    Great location to many lgbtqia stores, restaurants, bars and clubs. The hotel is cute and secure! very walkable to everything we wanted to do.

    From Expedia • Mar 18, 2025

  • Stefaniareview score of 4 out of 5

    The hotel Castro Likes: Perfect location for a couple of days visiting the city... The room is nice and comfortable, just very small, with not much living space, but it has a beautiful view and is equipped with everything you need. Moreover, the shower is very spacious and large. I'm not used to online and self-managed check-ins and check-outs, but I must say that I had a great experience—everything went perfectly. Thank you! Dislikes: ...that there wasn’t much living space in the room and that no one was there to welcome me—it’s probably just a matter of habit, as here in Italy, hotels always have someone at reception.

    From Booking • Mar 17, 2025

  • Brad Foxreview score of 5 out of 5

    The Hotel Castro definitely exceeded my jet-setting & Tech-savvy expectations. I would highly suggest it to friends traveling for Biz or Pleasure in SF, and I plan to return. The location is perfect for getting almost anywhere in The City quickly and also provides everything you need if you prefer not to Uber / Lyft / Waymo away from this lively neighborhood. The “Virtual” front desk | Lobby Bar | Concierge platform uses Silicon Valley level Technology and provides the perfect blend of AI & Human integration from the convenient booking all the way through the streamlined checkout process. This brilliant concept property combines modern, artistic and high quality designs & amenities that are equally as convenient as they are unique. I hope to see this Hotel-meets-Airbnb option in more of the cities that I frequent … well done Hotel Castro!

    From Google Business • Mar 13, 2025

Policies

Accommodation policies

  • Check-in: After 4 pm
  • Checkout: Before 11 am
  • No smoking of any kind
  • No pets
  • No parties or events
  • Can't receive mail or packages

Cancellation policy

The cancellation policy depends on the rate plan you select when you book.

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Terms

  • We may pre-authorize your credit card up to $250 as a damage deposit.

  • For your safety and the safety of our communities, all guests must consent to our Privacy Policy and acknowledge that Kasa may perform a background screening during the booking confirmation process.

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