The Castillo Inn
is a five minute walk to the heart of San
Francisco's gay area at Market and Castro Streets,
and two blocks to major city transportation. The inn
has four rooms that share a bath. Three rooms have
queen beds, the fourth has a double bed. Our rooms
are clean, quiet and comfortable. We include a
continental breakfast. In the common area, there is
a refrigerator, microwave and a telephone with a
voice mail. A fax is available. The Castillo Inn, is
a non-smoking establishment. Singles are $60.00 and
$70.00. Double occupancy is $80.00.
Frommer's Review -
Just 2 minutes from the heart of the Castro, this
charming little house provides a safe, quiet
environment. Catering mostly to gay men (although
anyone is welcome), the Castillo makes its clientele
feel at home. Hardwood floors decorated with throw
rugs aid in the warmth. Rooms are small yet cozy,
and the front desk uses voice mail to collect phone
messages. The Castillo also offers the shared use of
a large refrigerator and microwave oven in the
kitchen.
The
Castro's queer identity is itself a tourist attraction, beckoning
throngs of pilgrims and revelers from all over the world. Since the
introduction of the F Market street car, shuttling unsuspecting
Midwestern families down from Fisherman's Wharf, denizens have been
lamenting the demise and dilution of the gayest spot on earth. Yet
the unabated proliferation of shops selling, ahem, adult accessories
sporting neon signs touting "Lube 4 Less" tips off even the most
untrained eye to the deeply entrenched community here
415-621-7736 300 Castro Street San Francisco , CA 94114
Reservation Line: 415-621-7736
Cellular: 415-577-8402
Welcoming
Gay / Lesbian
The Andrew Whelan
House is a Grand Victorian built in 1862. With a mature
garden filled with fruit trees and a quiet hammock, this
beautifully appointed home offers gated security and
"country quiet" only five minutes from downtown San
Francisco. Over the years as a referral-only, three
guest room inn, our guests have repeatedly commented on
the lovely, well situated, and quiet house. Guests
appreciate the one block walk to the MUNI underground
public transit to the financial district and Moscone
Convention Center. Tourists appreciate the historic
F-line trains running down Market Street and connecting
to the Cable Cars to Fisherman's Wharf and to Union
Square.
You'll also love being
able to walk to restaurants, shopping, and the other
attractions of the Castro. Visiting medical professionals
like our proximity to the UCSF and Davies hospitals. Many of
our repeat guests are parents visiting their children in the
Castro/Noe Valley/16th Street areas. A San Francisco
resident for over 40 years, your friendly host Andrew
originally hails from New York. He owned and operated a
large executive search business and has traveled extensively
as the art and artifact filled house shows. Andrew will be
glad to share his extensive local knowledge of San
Francisco's best restaurants and hidden attractions. Start
your day with a lovely continental breakfast in the garden
breakfast room, and then see San Francisco as you've never
seen it before.
Howard Johnson Express Inn
Are you looking for the most bang for
your buck? well don't look further! we provide many amenities from free
parking, free continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet, and
in room microwave, refrigerator and in room coffee! our rooms are newly
remodeled we are located in soma district, civic center downtown area,
walking distance to Mascone center, and right next door is the well known
gay stud bar! we are gay friendly! in our area we are known for the great
night life from Castro to stud. public transportation is close by that
reaches tourist area like union square, fisherman's wharf, and china town!
Mosser Hotel
The eight-story Mosser, presents a unique blend of
Victorian-era architecture & minimalist-modern design. stamped-tin elevator
doors, iron-and-marble stairs chairs with swivel-arm desks, as well as room
treatments with wood & stainless steel, offer sleek sophistication. even, a
recording studio on premises. just minutes to the Castro district via subway
(Muni). just 1 block from the convention center & 3 blocks from union
square, the Mosser offers maximum convenience at modest prices. a great
location indeed where you can enjoy the local nightlife & tours. a stylish
ambiance provide warmth & charm. economical rooms with shared hall bath for
our travelers on a budget. deluxe rooms have private bath. each room is
customized with platformed beds & vanity sinks. the Mosser’s owner, an
avowed environmentalist, donates a percentage of the hotel’s profits to
reforestation projects. the hotel is non smoking hotel
Nob Hill Hotel
The historic Nob Hill Hotel echoes the elegance of San
Francisco past. beautifully restored marble floors, alabaster chandeliers,
stained glass panels, grand statuary and an extensive collection of period
paintings and antiques fill our interior. each guest room is beautifully
appointed with oversized comforters, silk bed scarves, antique furnishings,
stained glass lamps and hand painted walls. we look forward to serving you &
welcome you to our historic san franciscan establishment.
Touchstone HotelThe touchstone hotel is located in the heart
of san francisco on theater row. one block from our famous cable car to
fisherman's wharf, north beach and other famous sites. a short ride on our
trolley cars brings you into the castro area of the city and the hotel is
within walking distance to both polk street and south of market should you
have a need for refreshment and or entertainment or both. our rooms offer a
clean, comfortable, relaxing accommodation in downtown san francisco,
without the obligation of high expense. all guests of the touchstone
receives free local phone calls and a complete complementary breakfast in
our restaurant located off our lobby. the touchstone hotel is operated and
managed by gay personel who will go out of their way to assist our guests.
please feel free to ask any questions in order to make your stay in san
francisco a memorable on and we look forward to your arrival.
24 Henry and Village House guest
houses are friendly, inexpensive, yet elegant bed and breakfasts. We
are located in the prime gay and lesbian area of San Francisco, the
Castro District. Guests come from all over the world .
⌂Castro
Guesthouse - A beautiful 100 year old
Victorian flat in the heart of San Francisco's famed Castro Village. Two
blocks to Muni Metro; four Metro stops to Union Square and three stops
to BART to SFO and Oakland Airport. Walking distance to Castro Village's
shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, post office, banks, 24 hour
supermarket, and the famous Castro Theater.
⌂Castro
Suites - Two one-bedroom, completely furnished
(antique free) suites in our home - one opening out onto our garden, the
other overlooking the Castro area, downtown and the Bay. Although this
is NOT a b&b, you can prepare your own meals as if in your own home.
Conveniently located on a quiet block minutes from various public
transportation and neighborhood bars, restaurants, shops, etc.
⌂La Maison de Mowbray - 51 Sharon St., San Francisco, CA, 94114, USA
- Tons of old world charm. One and two bedroom apartments available in a
1880's victorian with hardwood floors, large victorian windows, fully
equipped, modern kitchen with marble countertops, marble bath with
clawfoot tub! Nice spacious living room with a cozy gas fireplace.
Excellent location just a stone's throw to Market Street (at Church
Street) with plenty of cafe's, shops.
⌂Parker
Guest House - The Parker Guest House is a 21
guest room Edwardian mini-mansion with gardens perfectly located in the
heart of San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. Just steps from the
Castro's excellent transportation, parks, restaurants, bars and cafes.
⌂Terrace
Place - A short walk above Castro, you'll find
your one or two bedroom suite with private entrance, bedroom, and
sitting area. Next to your queen-size bed is your own deck with views of
surrounding hills, Twin Peaks, and The Bay. A large living room is
adjacent to the bedroom and can be used as a third if needed, with
queen-size bed.
⌂Tom's
Place - Prime Castro location catering to the
leather community. Two guest rooms with firm beds, color cable TV/VCR
and shared bath with douche. Well equipped guest play space in garage
with slings, queen-sized bed, toys, videos, interior and street access,
gynecological table, etc. Beautiful home and garden with friendly
leather host.
⌂Willows
Inn - Located in the Gay and Lesbian Castro
neighborhood steps away from the city's transit lines and surrounded by
restaurants, bars, shops, gyms and more. Rates include an expanded
continental buffet breakfast and a complimentary evening beverage. All
rooms have cable TV, VCRs, direct dial phones, wireless internet and
mini-refrigerators.
Bar on Castro456 Castro St (at 18th) San
Francisco CA; Tel. 415.626.7220
For a booming San Francisco dance club located on prime Castro
Street real estate, there isn't much room for dancing. There
is however, plenty of pectoral beefcake gulping down Red Bulls
and vodka. The Cafe2367 Market St (at Castro), San
Francisco CA; Tel. 415.861.3846
No cover. Strong drinks. Super-gay top 40 dance mixes that
bring scraggly-haired lesbians and boys who buy their youth at
the tanning salon. It doesn't get much more Castro than this. Daddy's440 Castro St (at 18th St.), San
Francisco CA; Tel. 415.621.8732
Yes, that leather-clad San Francisco silver fox with an
obscenely prominent package is, as you might have suspected,
tugging at his chaps for you.
The Pilsner Inn225 Church St (at Market), San
Francisco CA; Tel. 415.621.7058
This San Francisco gay bar is the default starting and ending
point of any good tour of the Castro. Ring-necked collars
belly (or perhaps, ab up), to this no nonsense bar with a
cruisey back patio. Trax
1437 Haight (at Ashbury), San Francisco
CA; Tel. 415.864.4213
The Haight isn't so far from the Castro as one would think
from their disparate cultures. Trax is a good honest gay bar
with a little mish mash of hipster, troll, nice guy and
heavy-handed bartender. Party nights attract a fitter, faster
crowd, but most nights you can count on a Bud Light, free
popcorn and some mighty fine tv-watching.
Twin Peaks
401 Castro Street (at Market), San
Francisco CA; Tel. 415.864.9470
Older men, younger men. Guess who's buying? A
Moroccan-pillowed triangular space with plate glass windows
and a bar stocked with casual elegance and casual encounters.
Located conveniently on Market and Castro, at the foot of the
San Francisco gay bar scene.
The Castro is bustling all
day long, but at night it really comes alive, as the bars from
the Mint to the Midnight Sun fill up and the Castro Theatre's
neon marquee lights up the main drag. Though the Castro's
nightlife doesn't have as much to offer women as many dykes
would like, it remains a fairly safe neighborhood after hours,
and there are plenty of places where women, queer or not, can
feel at home.