The lively Castro District of San Francisco is one of the city's most famous neighborhoods, mainly for its reputation as a gay and lesbian mecca. Once a mostly working-class neighborhood, "the Castro" was transformed after the 1960s into an upscale urban environment, pioneered by young and upwardly mobile same-sex couples.
The Inn on Castro is located at the intersection of Castro and Market streets, in the heart of the neighborhood. The Inn is a traditional and restored structure featuring contemporary furniture and original paintings. Guests enjoy the pleasant sight of colorful flower bouquets throughout the interior.
Inn on Castro
321 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-0321
innoncastro.com/
The Parker Guest House is a 21-room inn convenient to the Castro's main attractions, including nightclubs and restaurants, as well as the Mission and Haight-Ashbury neighborhoods. Although it caters to a mostly gay clientele, the Parker Guest House welcomes all visitors.
Parker Guest House
520 Church Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 621-3222
Beck's Motor Lodge is a classic three-story motel on Market Street, in the midst of the Castro. The motel features a private sun deck overlooking the lively doings on Market. A streetcar line runs right outside the motel, allowing guests to easily visit several interesting, far-flung corners of the city.
Beck's Motor Lodge
2222 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(800) 227-4360
becksmotorlodgesf.com
The 24 Henry Guesthouse is a quaint six-room hotel contained within a Victorian mansion, located on a quiet street in the middle of the Castro district. The rooms are individually named: The Garbo, The Parlor, The Mural Room, The Gold Room, The Green Room and the Master Bedroom.
24 Henry Guesthouse
24 Henry Street
San Franciso, CA 94114
(415) 864-5686
24henry.com/henry.html
Visitors to the Willows enjoy a comfortable 1903 mansion with old-world charm and comfortable amenities, including a sitting room, a pantry, and a daily delivery of the morning newspaper. The rooms share on-the-hall water closets and shower rooms.
Willows Inn
710 14th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 431-4770
willowssf.com
