What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in San Francisco?

San Francisco is one of the most welcoming cities for LGBTQ+ travelers, with gay-friendly hotels ranging from boutique Castro properties to stylish downtown options.

In & Near the Castro

• The Hotel Castro — 12-room boutique hotel steps from Castro Theatre and Harvey Milk Memorial Plaza, in the heart of the gayborhood
• Becks Motor Lodge — Retro-chic motor lodge on Market Street near the Castro, a neighborhood favorite since 1958
• Parker Guest House — Top-rated Victorian B&B in the Castro with garden courtyards

Downtown & Union Square

• citizenM San Francisco Union Square — Modern design hotel with rooftop bar and self-service check-in near Union Square
• Hotel Emblem San Francisco — Boutique literary-themed hotel in the heart of downtown
• Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco — Eclectic, counterculture-themed hotel near Union Square
• Hotel 32One — Budget-friendly downtown hotel near the Castro

Boutique & Upscale

• Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG — Japantown boutique hotel with a serene aesthetic (Kimpton is known for LGBTQ+ hospitality)
• Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf by IHG — Waterfront boutique hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
• Timbri Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton — Stylish Hilton property in a central location
• The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — Boutique hotel with a neighborhood feel

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