Located in San Francisco (Union Square), Golden Gate Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Lombard Street and Pier 39. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Alcatraz Island and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of San Francisco.
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
Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Moscone Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
Concierge Lounge - 3 min walk
About this property
Golden Gate Hotel
Edwardian hotel with free breakfast, near Lombard Street
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 continental 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 continental 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 continental 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
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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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.
Very clean and love the vintage aesthetic and the old elevator. The front desk receptionist is also very kind and helpful. The house cat definitely elevated our experience even more. She's a sweetheart. The breakfast provided at the Cornel hotel was also nice. We enjoyed the medieval theme of the breakfast ambiance. Definitely would consider staying again for another staycation.
Only thing I wished was that it was advertised better that the bathroom was communal. For the price we paid, I was assuming the toilet and shower would at least be in the room. Overall, we loved the aesthetic and would consider staying here again if the price was a little more affordable.
Place was perfect. Very cute and Skittles the Inn cat followed us to our room and slept in the chair all night. Breakfast down the street was also great at the hotel de France
No AC, although didn’t need it with windows open. No hot water in bathroom sink - not plumbed for hot water. Breakfast was at a nearby hotel. Other than that, great location and comfortable. Historic building!
Everything about our stay at the Golden Gate Hotel was exceptional! The staff, the room, Skittles (!) was top notch. The location is also perfect. Thanks!
The hotel is cute and quaint. The room was lovely and the bed was very comfortable. The parking situation was not ideal. There’s a lot across the street that charges between $40 and $100 for overnight parking with no set rate or availability for hotel guests. There are no in and out privileges. Very inconvenient.
Love the hotel, location, and extremely charming room looking out the main street. As a cat lover, Skittles was a highlight as well as the coffee shop across the street. Definitely staying back at the Golden Gate Hotel in the future.
Ericka
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Jul 26, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Would not recommend
Got there had to walk down the street and get the key from another hotel. Then my room didn’t have a restroom had to share it with other people. The people next door were really loud. Beds are very uncomfortable. Does not have EV charging even tho it says on the website. Horrible experience.