The Hotel Castro, San Francisco
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“Bringing San Francisco’s iconic Castro neighborhood to life, Hotel Castro is an intimate boutique filled with fun vibes and loud interiors. With just 12 rooms, each inspired by an LGBTQ+ hero, past and present, the minimalist furniture is contrasted with the bespoke artwork and colorful feature walls displaying portraits of local heroes.”
“The boutique Hotel Castro in the Castro District — San Francisco’s historic gay neighborhood — has 12 rooms in a modern, art-filled building.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Chilling in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Castro District, The Hotel Castro is all kinds of cool. With only 12 tiny-but-stylish mini-suites, it feels more like crashing at a friend’s place than a massive hotel.
The rooms are modern and cozy, and each one isn’t just a room. It’s got its own mural of a historic LGBTQ+ hero, giving the place some serious soul. Plus, there’s a private outdoor terrace in every room, so you get that street-life vibe without even stepping outside.
What makes it even more laid-back is how it runs: totally touchless, keyless check-in via app, and 24/7 support by text or chat. There’s a rooftop spot to hang out, and a retro-glam Lobby Bar just downstairs (though it’s independently run, not part of Kasa).
There’s no on-site parking, but street parking isn’t too bad, and public transit or rideshares work great around here. And if you want to dive into the real Castro neighborhood (food, history, nightlife) you’re basically already there.
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