Located in San Francisco (Union Square), Golden Gate Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Pier 39. .This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of San Francisco and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Palace of Fine Arts.
What's nearby
Union Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
SF Masonic Auditorium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Moscone Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Powell St & Bush St Stop - 1 min walk
San Francisco Station - 3 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Golden Gate Tap Room - 3 min walk
7-Eleven - 3 min walk
Pacific Cocktail Haven - 2 min walk
Level III - 3 min walk
Sears Fine Food - 3 min walk
About this property
Golden Gate Hotel
Golden Gate Hotel offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, housekeeping is provided daily, and you can request irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour offsite parking (USD 40 per night)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Computer station
Accessibility
No elevator
More
4 floors
Built in 1913
Edwardian architecture
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch TV with cable channels
More
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: USD 40 per night(49 ft away; open 24 hours)
Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Golden Gate Hotel Hotel
Golden Gate Hotel San Francisco
Golden Gate Hotel Hotel San Francisco
Golden Gate Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 446 reviews
10 - Excellent
280
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 446 reviews
8 - Good
87
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 446 reviews
6 - Okay
34
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 446 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 446 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jason
Business traveler
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great little old hotel. Nice room. Very comfy bed and great location
Jason
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Dawn
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Small rooms and few services
Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Marge
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and nicely decorated.
Marge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gughan
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast had couple of options and everything is fresh.This place is in the heart of the city and every shops and transits are nearby.We can get anything we eant in 5 mins walk
Gughan
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
paul
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and everyone was great! Friendly staff, clean hotel, vintage San Francisco experience and resident cat Skittles was warm and inviting. We loved it! Recommend A++
Heater was old and out of fear of burning the property down we had to keep the curtains open. The TV was inoperable. There was no staff when we arrived we had to go to another property to get keys. No parking and public parking was $60.
The room was clean and decorated adorably. However there’s an old style gas heater near the window that you do not want anything near so in order to stay warm we had to keep the curtain half open and the window faced other windows that are very close. Also the TV was impossible to watch or connect to. Also with no parking and having to pay $60 in public parking makes this property one of never stay at again. We ended up checking out at 8am.
It seemed a bit scary at first but it was a very beautiful place. The cat is so sweet. Didn’t talk to much staff due to us getting in late, but the ones we did were very kind!
Room was clean and super cute! Plus there’s a cat that lives in the hotel and followed me into my room and hung out! Very memorable and positive experience :)
I loved my stay at Golden Gate Hotel! The property staff were very friendly and accommodating, and I loved the charm of the building and the neighborhood. Lots of great food, comedy shows, and live music in the area. Will definitely visit again!
Fantastic older/historic property. This is not a property for people with mobility issues. Narrow corridors, step in old cast iron claw foot tub for shower (that I lovvvved) this is a true historic hotel that is like stepping into the past. I loved everything about it. But if your inconvenienced by older styles of design, then leave this one for those of us that appreciate it
The room was adorable, clean, and comfy. The hotel has great history and old pictures are everywhere. It’s like a museum. The elevator was a kick! I felt like I stepped back in time. The staff was friendly and courteous. Petting Skittles was an added bonus. I will definitely be staying there again!
The hotel has character and I enjoyed the different experience. Skittles, the cat, was the best part of all. I'd recommend the place if you want to have a unique experience vs conventional hotels.
We stayed here for almost a week. The hotel is just lovely and has so much character. Skittles the cat kept us entertained too. The place was super clean and safe.