Gay Hotel San Francisco

Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is one block from the Pier 39 entertainment complex and a few minutes walk to the famous cable car that goes downtown.

A bonus with Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is that, unlike most hotels in San Francisco, it has an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. RIU Plaza is one of the most booked gay-friendly hotels in Fisherman’s Wharf.

There are 530 rooms at this property; they’re airy and bright and have San Francisco Bay views. Some rooms can see as far as Alcatraz Island.

Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is home to the Northpoint Bar and Restaurant, which serves signature cocktails and local craft beer.

Argonaut Hotel is one of the most booked upscale gay-friendly hotels in Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s housed in the landmark Haslett Warehouse building which has been transformed into a modern-day home away from home.

There are 252 oversized rooms and suites boasting some of the best views in the city of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and Alcatraz Island. The room’s design is reminiscent of the past, with modern touches and custom finishes, and pets are welcome.

Argonaut Hotel doesn’t have a pool, but it does have a 24-hour fitness center. Blue Mermaid Restaurant is open for all-day dining and has happy hours from 3.30 pm to 5 pm.

Best Western Red Coach Inn is one of the most booked budget gay-friendly hotels in the former gayborhood of the Tenderloin. It was completely refurbished in 2019 and has a more modern look. It’s classified as a motel — popular budget accommodation in the USA — and is well-priced for the area.

As a motel, it’s light on amenities; there’s no pool or fitness center, and the restaurant serves breakfast only. However, its convenient location, a 5-minute walk to the metro station, means dining options are easily accessible.

If you’re after a no-frills budget room less than half a mile from the Castro gayborhood, there’s Twin Peaks Hotel on Market Street. It’s also only half a block from the BART metro line.

The 2-star property doesn’t promote itself as anything fancy. Most of the room types have shared bathrooms. There aren’t any facilities here like a restaurant or bar, but with so many on the hotel’s doorstep, there’s no need.

Twin Peaks Hotel is one of the most booked budget gay-friendly hotels in San Francisco.

Gay travelers looking for hostel-style accommodation, the HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel is a modern one, in the heart of Union Square. It’s only two blocks from the central transport hub on Market Street. Legendary gay bar Aunt Charlie’s is a 5-minute walk away.

In typical hostel style, there are 4 and 6-bed dorms and private rooms. There aren’t any facilities like a pool, fitness center or restaurant. There are loads of cafes and bars outside the hostel.

Hotel Sunrise is strategically located between the two gayborhoods of Castro — one mile to the west — and Folsom — one mile to the east. It’s a 2-star budget property only four blocks from Market Street with public transport options.

It’s a no bells or whistles property with boarding house-style rooms. There aren’t any facilities here like a pool, fitness center or restaurants. However, cafes and bars are directly outside the hotel.

The W San Francisco is located on Howard Street in the SoMa district just south of Union Square. Gay travelers who care about their environmental footprint will love the W San Francisco. It’s the leader of green hospitality in the city and is the 11th property in the world to receive LEED-EB Platinum certification.

W San Francisco is the most gay-popular hotel close to the Folsom Street gayborhood. The hotel describes its rooms as a modern luxury that meets downtown energy, which sets the tone for the funky vibe you’ll experience, and pets are welcome.

TRACE restaurant serves seasonal meals, and the ingredients come from local sustainable sources.

If you’re staying over a weekend, get your party started in the Living Room Bar, sip cocktails, and listen to DJs spinning tunes from 5 pm.

There is no pool at W San Francisco, but there is a 24-hour fitness center.

Intercontinental San Francisco is one of the most gay-popular hotels in SF. It’s located on Howard Street in the SoMa district, two blocks from Folsom Street, the famous leather gayborhood.

Finding a hotel with a pool in San Francisco isn’t easy, but the 21-hour fitness center at InterContinental San Francisco has an indoor lap pool as part of the facility; it’s open from 6 am to 10 pm.

The rooms are designed with calming tones and with refined modern wood furnishings. We recommend upgrading to the club rooms for complimentary food and drinks in the club lounge.

Luce is a Michelin-star restaurant serving Mediterranean and European food.

The very first hotel in the Fairmont chain was built on this site in San Francisco in 1907, one year after the giant earthquake decimated the city. This luxury hotel set the scene for the others to follow.

There are over 600 rooms designed for history and modern to collide, with marble bathrooms and state-of-the-art tech. Giant picture windows offer sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and Nob Hill.

Afternoon tea has been served here every Saturday since it opened over 100 years ago, and it’s an activity well worth participating in if you’re there over a weekend.

Fairmont San Francisco doesn’t have a pool, but it does have a small fitness center with a range of opening hours; check with the staff on the day of your stay for the latest.

The Palace Hotel first opened in San Francisco in 1875 and was the largest luxury hotel in the world at the time. Renovated in 1909, 1989, and more recently in 2015, it’s still one of the most luxurious properties in the city.

Located in the historic Union Square, it’s a 2-minute walk to the subway station, which is a short five stops from the Castro gayborhood.

It’s not easy to find a hotel with a pool in San Francisco, but the Palace Hotel has an indoor one with views of the city skyline. The 24-hour fitness center is on the same level.

The Pied Piper and the Garden Court Restaurant are two of San Francisco’s most iconic dining establishments. The Italian dome over the Garden Court is 110 years old.

The rooms are also luxurious, complete with oak doors and brass doorknobs, original fittings from the 1909 renovation. The 11 ft ceilings make the rooms feel enormous.

The minimalist zen property Kimpton Hotel Enso is high on the hill in Japantown. It’s not your regular hotel. The hotel is eco-friendly and has numerous programs in place to reduce its and its guests’ carbon footprint.

The rooms are decorated in neutral tones with a calming design element. Pets are welcome, IHG members get rewarded with late checkout at 2 pm, and higher tier members get ‘raid the bar’ discounts.

Like most properties in San Francisco, there is no pool at Kimpton Hotel Enso, but there is a small fitness center. The outdoor patio is the place to drink complimentary wine between 5 and 6 pm.

The Clancy Autograph Collection is located in the heart of SoMa, on the corner of 2nd and Folsom Streets, three blocks from the Folsom leather gayborhood. The hotel pays homage to the location, one of the first neighborhoods in San Francisco, with murals on the walls and a graffiti wall.

The rooms are sleek and stylish, decorated in reds, blacks, and whites, and have San Francisco city views. PURE wellness rooms contain a PURE Air Purifier, PURE Pillows & Bedding, and an advanced shower filter. Pets are welcome and are given their own bathrobes and treats.

There is no pool at The Clancy Autograph Collection, but there is a 24-hour fitness center. The Seven Square Taproom Lounge opens at 4 pm every day for local cocktails and craft beers.

Yotel San Francisco is in the Civic Center district on the corner of Market and 7th Streets. It’s only four blocks from the Folsom Street gayborhood and a 5-minute walk from Aunt Charlie’s, a gay institution.

The Yotel brand is a group of tech-focused properties with properties worldwide, including London, Amsterdam, and Singapore. There is no check-in counter; instead, there’s a check-in/out kiosk.

The Revolve lounge in the lobby is a social space to relax, catch up, and charge devices. The hotel understands the frustration of drained phones and has USB ports all over the property.

There’s no pool at Yotel San Francisco, but there is a 24-hour fitness center. There’s also no on-site restaurant, but its location right on Market Street offers access to dining options on your doorstep.

Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave is on the city’s former gayborhood of Nob Hill; it’s a 10-minute walk from the area’s sole remaining gay bar, The Cinch.

Mel’s Kitchen is a modern take on the classic American Diner; it’s open for lunch and dinner and has an extensive bar.

Rooms are contemporary in style; choose from double, queen, or king beds.

There’s no pool at Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave, but there is a 24-hour fitness center.

Infinity Hotel San Francisco is right in the middle of Lombard Street, a well-known tourist street with eight hairpin turns. Even the hotel’s cafe, Twisted Street, is named after the location.

The rooms feature a modern design; choose from doubles, queens, or kings; every room has a microwave. Twisted Street Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch. For dinner options, the hotel is surrounded by quality restaurants.

There’s no pool at Infinity Hotel San Francisco, but there is a fitness center.