Castro District Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Castro District
Stay near popular Castro District attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Top hotels in Castro District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Property is well located and the amenities on site were very good. Nice bar and decent restaurant. Negative is always parking. Expensive and our vehicle was actually too tall for the garage that is only 5’8”"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Location good . WiFi dreadful . Some elevators always out of action. So called resort fee a complete rip off"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"I travel to SF a yearly and decided to stay somewhere new. Although this place is local to union square I would definitely stay a the boutique hotels. No complimentary water (you have to buy the $10 waters at their store). There were no towels in our room and it took them two hours to brings us some. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Perfect location, lovely staff, will be coming back!"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Castro District
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 Chase Center 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 Chase Center – 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.
