Castro District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy street with vintage buildings, cars, and pedestrians.
A bustling outdoor café with patrons seated at tables, surrounded by various storefronts including a coffee shop and a butcher.
A row of colorful Victorian houses with intricate architectural details.
A mural of a woman with a rainbow flag background, a trash can, and a tree.
A busy street with vintage buildings, a prominent red theater marquee, and various storefronts including a bank and pharmacy.

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Our pick of the best Castro District Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$383 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$383
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,331 reviews)
"Great hotel and clean room. Had a good time staying here. I would consider this hotel as my SF default."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$363 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$363
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,680 reviews)
"Very busy. There is a line for everything. Our room had mold around the tub."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$293 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$293
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$352 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$352
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,249 reviews)
"My room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, offering sweeping views of the city skyline. The staff was exceptionally welcoming and attentive from check-in to check-out. Grabbed a drink at the on-site bar in the evening, which was a nice way to unwind after a day of exploring. Overall, a great mix ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$311 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$311
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

4 out of 5
345 Stockton St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$411 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$411
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Castro District

Find the best Castro District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Castro District
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Fisherman's Wharf

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Union Square

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown San Francisco

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.



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