Recommended gay friendly hotels in San Francisco

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, YOTEL San Francisco offers compact accommodation 600 m away from attractions such as San Francisco City Hall, the Asian Art Museum and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The Castro is easily accessed from here via the F-line vintage tramline or the faster BART train service. Select rooms at this hotel feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Union Square is 900 m from YOTEL San Francisco, while Moscone Center is 1.1 km away. The Warfield concert venue and SHN Golden Gate Theatre are just 4 minutes' walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 18 km from the property.

Featuring a full service spa, an indoor infinity pool and an on-site restaurant, this luxury hotel is located in the SOMA District of San Francisco. A flat-screen TV is included in each guest room. Union Square is 8 minutes' walk away. A luxurious bathroom with a soaking tub and a TV is featured in all guest rooms at St. Regis San Francisco. Each elegantly decorated room boasts a minibar and a DVD player. Guests of St. Regis San Francisco can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Grill restaurant. The restaurant features grilled meats, fish, burgers and an oyster bar in an intimate setting. Signature cocktails and a bar menu are offered at St. Regis Lobby Lounge. Located on-site, Remede Spa provides separate whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas for men and women. Guests can enjoy chilled champagne and handmade truffles before seeing a spa therapist. Information regarding area events and activities can be requested at the concierge desk. The St. Regis San Francisco is across the street from Yerba Buena Gardens. AT&T Park is 1.6 km away.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Stanyan Park Hotel offers Victorian-style rooms with free WiFi in the bohemian Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood. It serves a daily expanded continental breakfast. Golden Gate Park is steps away. A flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer and provided in each room at this completely non-smoking hotel. Each suite includes kitchen facilities. A wine & cheese hour and evening tea service on weekday evenings is featured. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Stanyan Park Hotel. The property is handicapped accessible. San Francisco's lively Haight Street is just 1 minutes' walk away from this hotel. San Francisco City Hall is 3.3 km away and Union Square is 4.6 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 18 km away.

Discover Hotel Zetta San Francisco, a vibrant and sophisticated boutique hotel located in Downtown San Francisco's famously trendy SoMa district. Across the street from Westfield Shopping Center, this Central San Francisco hotel offers rooms with a 46-inch flat-screen smart TV. Food options are offered in the full-service bar and lounge area. Free WiFi, an iPod docking station, a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker, and double-panned windows for quiet and privacy are included in all guest rooms at Hotel Zetta San Francisco. A seating area, work desk, and an Illy espresso coffee machine are included. A tiled walk-in shower, bathrobes and premium toiletries are provided. The Cavalier Restaurant, a UK-Style brasserie, is located on site. A full-service bar and lounge are also available. A state-of-the-art fitness centre is offered for guest use at the Hotel Zetta San Francisco. A concierge, in-room spa options, and laundry services are featured for guest convenience. A games room is also featured on site. San Francisco's vibrant Union Square and the Moscone Center are both within 10 minutes' walk away from this hotel.

Featuring a fitness centre, Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center offers rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is conveniently located 700 m from Union Square. A cable TV and seating area is provided in each guest room at this hotel. Private bathrooms come with a bath or shower. Free breakfast is served daily at Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center. A 24-hour reception is available. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. San Francisco City Hall is 1 km away. San Francisco International Airport is 19 km away.

Hop aboard Hotel Zephyr, a nautical themed hotel on Fisherman's Wharf with waterfront views, stylish guest rooms and indoor/outdoor play areas. Offering a fitness centre, Hotel Zephyr San Francisco is located a short 300 m from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf. Each nautical-themed room features fishnet-covered light fixtures and porthole-style windows. A satellite TV and WiFi offer in-room entertainment. Featuring a bath or shower, the en suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a refrigerator, desk, a safety deposit box, and a laptop safe. Select rooms offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay. At Hotel Zephyr San Francisco, you will find a 24-hour reception and a mini-market. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The Camper is a quick-serve food and beverage stop serving locally-sourced cuisine and craft beers and California wines. It is open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is 800 m from Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. San Francisco International Airport is 21 km away.

Parker Guest House is located very near the Castro gay area in San Francisco. Just steps away from all that the area has to offer including its famous attractions, amazing shops, trendy restaurants, parks, exciting nightlife, and the Muni Metro. Parker Guest House features accommodation with a garden and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The hotel has newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier that guests can use. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi. At Parker Guest House, rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Parker Guest House offers a sun terrace. San Francisco City Hall is 2.4 km from the hotel, while University of San Francisco is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and is about 20.8 km from Parker Guest House.

Just 300 m from San Francisco's vibrant Union Square, Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco is a boutique hotel nestled in San Francisco's Theater District. A 55-inch LED flat-screen TV is provided in each guest room. Guest robes, free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in the private bathrooms. A custom 36-inch high maple top work table is provided in each guest room. An air-conditioned fitness centre with cardio machines and weights is available on site. At Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco you will find a 24-hour reception. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and same day laundry services. The Den, a unique game room, is located in the hotel's basement. The hotel is 1.2 km from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and San Francisco City Hall. Concert venue the Regency Ballroom is 12 minutes' walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 19 km away.

Featuring stunning views of downtown San Francisco from each spacious guestroom, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero offers gourmet on-site dining, in-room massage services and easy access to sites such as Chinatown, 7 minutes' walk away. Featuring free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero combines timeless design with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. With rooms located on the top 11 floors of a 48-story tower, the hotel offers breathtaking views of San Francisco. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Brasserie S&P offers a modern menu featuring locally grown ingredients. An in-room dining menu is also available to guests. Guests of Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero can start the day with a workout in the 24-hour fitness centre or enjoy a yoga class. Offering unique shops, restaurants and nightlife, vibrant Union Square is 12 minutes' walk away from this hotel. Offering service to San Francisco International Airport, Embarcadero BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station is 6 minutes' walk away.

The Argonaut is a 4-star boutique hotel in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco with incredible amenities and great location for an unforgettable experience. Featuring in-room spa services and a traditional seafood restaurant, this luxury Fisherman's Wharf eco-friendly hotel offers beautiful views across the San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available. The nautically-themed rooms of the Argonaut are decorated with rich blue and white furniture. A flat-screen cable TV, minibar and coffee maker with coffee from San Francisco's Vasquez Coffee Company are included. The Blue Mermaid at the Argonaut serves homemade chowder and fresh seafood in a casual historic setting. The full bar offers California wines and ocean-themed cocktails. A free newspaper is offered to guests each weekday. A fitness center, in-room yoga channel and free yoga accessories are also available. A 24-hour business centre is also included. The Argonaut is 8 minutes' walk from the USS Pampanito Submarine and less than 4 km from the Exploratorium.

Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace. San Francisco's vibrant Union Square is 5 minutes' walk from Palace Hotel. Leather tufted headboards, 11-foot ceilings, bedside lighting, high thread count linens and pillow-top bedding set the stage for a luxurious night's sleep in each room at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. High-end luggage inspired desk, tables and the bathroom vanity transport guests to the Palace origins with modern finishes. A 48-inch flat-screen satellite and streaming enabled TV, marble bath, rain shower and back-lit bathroom mirror completes the design. Inspired by west-coast impressionism, layered deep plum, midnight blue and shades of grey textiles create a rich coastal atmosphere. Restored architectural elements like a solid oak door from 1909 and brass monogrammed door knobs are featured. Custom sofas in a separate seating area and Market Street views are featured in select suites. Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from a light-filled glass rotunda surrounding The Garden Court restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and signature tea is featured during the day. Savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, curated wines and decadent desserts are served in the evening at the GC Lounge. Guests can enjoy innovative cocktails, craft beers, bold wines and sharable artisan cuisine at the Pied Piper, home of the Maxfield Parrish mural The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which was commissioned as gift to San Francisco to honor the hotel's reopening in 1909. Boasting sexy, contemporary decor, the Pied Piper is a San Francisco legend and the perfect place for an intimate individual dining experience or a social celebration. Under a glass dome with city views, an indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and spas is featured. Tucked away on a high floor, this key card access oasis also features spa services and a 24-hour fitness centre that overlooks the pool area through floor to ceiling windows. Marble baths and spa showers are featured in the changing rooms. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is 20 minutes' cable car ride from shopping and dining at Fisherman's Wharf. Offering a 24-hour concierge service, the concierge can connect guests' to restaurants, designer boutiques, cable cars rides, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Chinatown, AT&T Park, cultural museums and theaters.

Beck's Motor Lodge is located in the Castro, one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the heart of San Francisco and has long been a favourite with gay travellers. Recently refurbished, it is nestled on a tree-lined street near local attractions. Free WiFi and free parking are included. A small refrigerator and cable TV are provided in each guest room at Beck's Motor Lodge. An en suite bathroom is included. While staying at the lodge, guests can enjoy a spacious sundeck. The motel also provides on-site laundry facilities. Beck's Motor Lodge is ideally located only moments from the city's historic cable car lines, offering direct access to Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square. Dolores Park and San Francisco's Mission District are just 15 minutes' walk away from this motel. A number of antique shops, cafes and unique stores are located in the neighbourhood.

GayMapper's favourite hotel in San Francisco due to the warm and friendly welcome, this towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel. The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides modern, elegant rooms with a mini-bar, cable TV and a coffee maker. Bathrobes, a work desk and ironing facilities are included. The Top of the Mark sky lounge serves gourmet creations from the top of the Mark Hopkins. Guests can try one of 100 different martinis offered on the menu. A 24-hour fitness centre is open to all guests of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. A business centre, valet parking and babysitting services are also available. The Intercontinental is 6 minutes' walk from Union Square and 2.4 km from Fisherman's Wharf.

Situated 2 minutes' walk from Union Square and a classic Cable Car stop, this San Francisco hotel is in the heart of downtown San Francisco shops, galleries and restaurants. All elegant rooms offer free WiFi. Styled in white fine linens, each room features black out drapes, mahogany furnishings and a light-up mirror at Kensington Park Hotel - A Personality Hotel. A flat-screen cable TV and free spa toiletries in the en suite bathroom are offered. A spacious desk and coffee-making facilities are also provided. The Grand Lobby reception offers sherry pours each evening for guests of Kensington Park Hotel - A Personality Hotel. Dry cleaning services are offered to all guests. A business centre and a 24-hour reception are also provided. Designed in ocean-inspired details, The Farallon Restaurant features coastal cuisine and spacious booths for dining pleasure. Guests can marvel at custom shiny shell imprints in the architecture and blue tile artistry throughout. Fisherman's Wharf is 25 minutes' cable car ride away. The Ferry Building shops, restaurants and ferries to Sausalito and Tiburon are 1.6 km away from Kensington Park Hotel. San Francisco International Airport is 40 minutes' drive away.

Staypineapple San Francisco is a newly re-imagined, posh choice in Union Square, San Francisco, featuring sophisticated and thoughtfully designed guest rooms. It is set in a historic 1913 hotel located just 5 minutes' walk from vibrant Union Square. It offers a coffee and treats reception at check-in and free WiFi in all rooms. A blend of modern decor and restored 1930s Victorian elegance is featured in all rooms. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each room. A hairdryer is included in the en suite bathroom. A coffee machine allows guests to brew a fresh cup of coffee each morning. A computer in the lobby is available for guest use. Concierge services and a 24-hour reception provide convenient guest assistance. San Francisco's Chinatown is 1 km away from Staypineapple. Grace Cathedral is 8 minutes' walk away.