Castro District Travel Guide
San Francisco
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Popular places to visit
Castro Street
You can learn about the history of San Francisco when you stop by Castro Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and theatre scene.
Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park is just one of the places to see in San Francisco, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Castro Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Castro Theatre during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Mission San Francisco de Asís
Learn about the local history of San Francisco when you spend time at Mission San Francisco de Asís. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Oracle Park
Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
After visiting Golden Gate Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Castro District
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
This is my first choice
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Great location, cozy seating areas with fire tables and huge buffet breakfast. Common area has sports bar. Only drawback are the dated rooms with tiny bathroom and lumpy mattresses. Overall good for the price
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
I liked it
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Clean and near everything! A lot of choices.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The hotel is really old; the bathroom sink was leaking, the bathtub was dirty, and the towels were of poor quality.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Great stay! Very clean room and very clean hotel overall. Fitness center has great equipment. Breakfast was so/so.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro District
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
Western Addition
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.
Bernal Heights
Appreciated for its bars and architecture, you might consider exploring Bernal Heights. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Esmeralda Slide Park, and jump on the metro at 30th St & Dolores St Stop or San Jose Ave & Randall St Stop to get around the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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 Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
