I love this hostel. Been staying here for over ten years when I visit San Fran and it never fails…read moreto exceed my expectations.

Don't stay here and here's why- -. The only good thing about this hostel is location. It's old, the…read morerooms are outdated and smell like mold. Bathrooms are uncomfortable because they aren't properly ventilated. Usually cold and no common space to put items or hang toiletries as you shower. Now let's get into a real issue : The management here is incompetent and racists my opinion (which could be appealing to many, esp in today's climate) - Here's why - I booked a stay, showed up and my room was given to someone else and because of their mistake, THEY put me in a 3 bed bunk with two family members. Meaning one large bed unit that had 1 queen below and two attached bunks above. Weird. I never asked to be in this room, but according to them it's all they had and it was late so I went along. Upon entering the room, I was greeted by the family members (two brothers) the oldest of them seemed to be a bit off but the younger was cool. I knew by the demeanor of the oldest he didn't want me in the room but the youngest, completely tuned into me. I could barely get unpacked, he was very, very happy that I came into the room. Long story short I caught the brothers in an act and it all made sense why they would be sharing a bunk bed as brothers 18 and 27 yrs old. The older brother was leading very weird interactions with the younger brother who was of age but this had to be going on for a while, bc the younger brother thought it was normal, Until I brought it to light. I attempted to do what I could to disrupt this obvious pattern by calling out this behavior to both of them especially the older brother. Of course he got upset and had a grip on his younger brothers thoughts and decisions and the younger brother shut down but thanked me when he was alone. They were from another country, my hands were tied. Any who, I never mentioned anything else but almost 6 months later I go to return and was denied. Management not even telling me why just barely stating something involving a text from my previous stay. Basically accused me of sending "inappropriate" messages that I never sent. Not only that, never questioned or asked for truth or detail just made a decision based on hearsay. My response was and is, if I sent any text to a grown adult, that's my business and it would have NEVEr been in appropriate but again that's my business- furthermor I had to get the number to do that. So if someone really did receive a text from me as a grown adult person, why wouldn't they say something while there? How did I get the number? Why wasn't there and uproar or some issue while I was there? I'll tell you why- because the management at this hostel has always been envious and jealous of me any time I stay. I have a level of confidence that they don't like, complimented with my rich brown town and they can't stand it. I also mind my business and don't participate in the BS. They hate it. So any person that gave them any slight reason (although false) they took it as fact. Even if it was fact, again, we're grown adults not a daycare. AND this hostel should have known something was up with a 27yr older brother sharing a bunk attachment unit with his 18 yr old brother. That's not their business right? Yeah so why would a text be their business ?? Goofy people. Any how, spend your money and time elsewhere. I gave them time to respond and they never did so here we are. Be cautious, Stay elsewhere.

Fun hotel, we had a good stay. The bathrooms are shared with other guests. The shower and toilets…read morehave locks and are in separate rooms (you cant see people's feet, cant hear anything, complete separate rooms for every shower every toilet with separate doors and walls), I felt I was in a comfortable private environment. You can meet friendly guests in the hallway to talk to and we saw flyers of hostel guest socials! Coffee machine is free and tastes good. My issue is the ad pictures are deceptive: the ads showed private sink in the room, strategically showing at the top in the ad to make you think you have a private sink. When we checked in our room had no sink, the guy working there was apologetic. I am fine with a shared bathroom, but my husband was apprehensive about sharing a bathroom with strangers. I showed him the sink pictures before our trip, we figured he could pee in our sink and brush his teeth, disappointed no private sink, deceptive ad pictures. The fun unique vibe made up for it. Overall a great hotel.

This is an antique budget hotel with quirks, which I selected it, HOWEVER workers were stomping,…read morewhistling, talking really loudly in the hallway right outside my window (yes, old fashioned single panes window to hallway) before 8 am and shortly after, there were buzz saws running and and hammers pounding directly across from my room. It sucks the that the hotel doesn't respect its own quiet hours. One of the toilets was out of order and the one that was leaked water all over the floor when flushed. If you are going to wake up late from a night out, this isn't the best place to be.

I stayed here for a year and it is such a lovely place. It is in the heart of North beach, all the…read morebeautiful spots in SF are walking distance. Before moving in, I checked out many other shared living places but there were a lot of weird people. I needed something within my budget but the other ones were not worth the risk. But good news Castro Hotel is super safe and affordable. They hand pick the best tenants, so many of them are so sweet, I will miss them. Besides, the Staff, Monique, John and Hale are excellent and they keep the place incredibly clean. I highly recommend it, they also have weekly and monthly prices.

Clean, small, hip and great location. Not a hotel however. No on site staff. All transactions are…read moremade through text. Know what you are paying for. More like an Airbnb.

Good: - walkable and great location right next to union…read moresquare away from the sketchy part of tenderloin (safe) - price/value is great. $90 Cheap stay for that prime location and having your own bathroom - big TV, fridge - Own bathroom + towels - decent room size and queen bed - bed was pretty comfortable Bad: - run down but not dirty - reception is a joke, rude, clearly hates her job and loves her phone lol - There is a window towards a wall so might feel like a prison cell - shower head was broken

Two stars because the staff was okay, but this is a last resort type of "hotel"…read more I paid extra for my own private bathroom but was still treated to the sounds of every person on my floor using the community bathroom. It was down the hall but I could still hear everything. All night long it was slamming doors, farting noises, barfing at one point, and peeing. Also, the drapes didn't cover the entire window so people in the building next to me could see right in my room the whole time. Just spend the money and go to a real hotel.

Unbeatable Location Nestled in Fort Mason, it's steps from…read moreFisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, and stunning bay views--yes, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge from your window. Historic + Cozy Vibes Housed in a former military building, it blends rich history with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Budget-Friendly + Social Clean, affordable rooms with a fun international crowd. Perfect for solo travelers, backpackers, and anyone wanting community. On-Site Café + Kitchen Grab a bite or cook your own meal while swapping stories with fellow travelers. Adventure-Ready Bike rentals, walking tours, and easy access to Alcatraz, Chinatown, and Golden Gate Park. Eco-Conscious They're seriously green--with sustainability efforts baked into their mission.

Staff shook me awake one morning in the middle of my stay and ordered me to move to another bed in…read morethe same room. Apparently they moved me to another bed in their system to accommodate other bookings, but never notified me about it. When I complained to the staff they blamed me, saying that I should have known. I'm in town for an event that went until early morning and didn't go to sleep until 7am, so they made me lose a night of sleep. Great location and value but ridiculous policy and aggressive behavior from staff.

For 2025 and before, I would give this place 10/10! It was my absolute favorite B&B in the city and…read moreI would recommend it to anyone!!! However... as of 2026, I don't even know if it's open for business anymore. The website is dead, and people are saying they can't even get a hold of anyone. The building was sold in January and the business status is murky. All I know is, Marty and Connie were the beating heart and soul of this establishment. Unfortunately, people do age and eventually pass. I don't think that either of them has passed, but from what I heard, there was a sudden medical issue and they're not coming back. I hope that the new ownership can get it together and bring back this amazing place to continue as a gem of a place to stay in SF, but... not holding my breath. :-(

There's no website, no one picks up the phone, the number on google is an 800 number. Really wanted…read moreto step here but I can't get a hold of anyone. Pretty disappointing

Excellent breakfast. Clean and quiet room. Old world charm and friendly customer service…read more NOTE: Parking is very limited. Check into that before you book. Not a problems for me. Very close to many excellent transit options. You don't need a car to get around town. The F Market Streetcar is a real treat.

This seemed to be the nicest over night stay near a Sundance film festival event at the Roxy…read moreTheatre. I wanted someplace close by since I was a lone female. There was not a lot of choices for my situation. PGH showed excellent ratings on my search engines. It looks like they've converted two Victorian houses. They have fixed them up nicely. I was told there was 19 rooms. The landscaping is pretty and there are some parts of work in progress. What really won me over was a call to Dennis; the front desk person. I talked to him inquiring about a room. The only room they had available was room 22. The room was nice enough, but had a sour smell. I felt it might be coming from the carpet The manager said they had put some type of exterior flashing near my window, which might be the reason for the smell. The room was nice and faces the street. I say this because there is a train that runs on tracks outside my window; which I felt was pretty loud. I would suggest bringing some type of EarPods. I went to bed at 11:30 PM and I could still hear the train running. Also, I found it a little annoying that the private bathroom for this room was located down the hall about three doors down. I was informed that there were six other guests sharing the same hallway. I brought sweats instead of PJs in case I had to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. I had to lock my door, then go to the bathroom and unlock that, re-lock it and go back to my room and unlock that door. I would bring lanyard to attach the keys (they attached to a large cumbersome metal key ring) which would have made this process a little easier. They consider this property a boutique which is fine but I would've called it a bed-and-breakfast. I liked that they had a glass of wine and some light munchies for happy hour in the pretty living room. A typical continental breakfast was provided in the morning. If you are bringing a car, make sure to email and reserve a spot since there are only 4 parking places in the secured lot. Of course there's going to be an additional charge. The stay was OK since I was going solo and it was close to my restaurant, my entertainment venue. I felt it was in a pretty safe neighborhood. looks like there is street parking available.

This place was definitely a life saver! The people who work there are absolutely amazing! They're…read moreall very kind and caring people. I can't say enough good things about the Family House. It was perfect for me and my family #TEAMZAYALLYDAY

My wife an I have been involved with Family House for most of it's 33 years of caring for families…read morewho have children with Cancer. While the children are being treated at the UCSF Center of Oncology, families are able to stay, cost free, at one of 2 residences close to the hospital. Family House was founded at the same time as Ronald McDonald House, doing similar work, but does not enjoy the same amount of Corporate Funding. They rely on Private Donations and fundraisers, like the upcoming Annual Gala being held on April 26. Alexandra Morgan, CEO, and Jessica Creager, Director of Finance and Special Events, work tirelessly to run this organization and do such a great job! The big push now, in addition to continuing to provide care and housing, is their Capital Campaign which is to build a NEW Family House Facility at Mission Bay in San Francisco, to coincide with the new UCSF Oncology Hospital. Their story is clearly explained on their website. wwww.familyhouse.org If there is anything that you can do to help this wonderful organization, it would be greatly appreciated.

I was stressing out because I had to find a place I could stay at for a month in SF without…read moredraining my bank account. For a while, it was looking like I either had to give up my first-born for a room in a safe neighborhood or end up in the Tenderloin. Fortunately, I found out about this place online and it ended up being a hidden gem. For a fair and affordable price, you can rent a clean and comfortable private room in the Haight/Cole Valley area. Ted, the landlord (who also lives on-site), was very accommodating to my move-in schedule. Street parking nearby is very hard to find but luckily, the house is within walking distance to several MUNI lines (N-OWL, 71, 33).