Gay friendly hotels in San Francisco
The Castro remains San Francisco’s most famous LGBTQ+ neighbourhood and a great choice if gay history, community and bars are central to your trip. SoMa offers a different side of the gay scene, including some of the city’s leather and fetish nightlife, while Union Square and Downtown can be more convenient for general sightseeing. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels include good-value city stays, boutique options and some exceptional luxury properties, all within easy reach of San Francisco’s distinct LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods.
GayMapper Hotel Recommendations
4* YOTEL San Francisco
Great Value, City Centre
3* Hampton Inn Downtown
Great Value, City Centre
5* St. Regis San Francisco
Luxury, City Centre
5* Palace Hotel
Luxury, City Centre
3* Parker Guest House
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
4* Zetta San Francisco
Boutique, City Centre
4* Argonaut Hotel
Boutique
4* Hotel Zephyr
Boutique, City Centre
4* Staypineapple, Union Square
Boutique, City Centre
3* Kensington Park Hotel
Boutique, City Centre
5* Four Seasons Embarcadero
Luxury, City Centre
4* Hotel Zeppelin
Boutique, City Centre
4* Mark Hopkins InterContinent
GayMapper Favourite, Luxury
3* Beck's Motor Lodge
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
3* Stanyan Park Hotel
Boutique
San Francisco Gay Scene
San Francisco’s gay nightlife scene has come a long way from the first dark and secretive club that opened in 1908. This was the start of a boom in queer culture, which is now centred on the Castro neighbourhood and its varied venues. You can find dozens of nightlife spots packed together in Castro, newer clubs and festivals in SoMa, a huge leather scene, and an iconic drag club owned by the best-known queen in the city. For a loud and camp night out or a more relaxed hangout, you can find your place in San Francisco.





























