Our San Francisco hotel just north of Union Square is a charming vintage European style hotel in the heart of the city that draws in local and international travelers. Enjoy old-world charm accentuated with exceptional features such as our unique vintage bird-cage elevator and beautiful antique furnishings.
Guests who stay with us feel immediately welcomed by our friendly atmosphere and of course our adorable house cat, Pip. Our rooms are delightfully dressed with antiques, decorative artwork, and original details like claw-foot tubs are just a few details that make staying at the Golden Gate Hotel an unforgettable experience!
Guests who stay with us feel immediately welcomed by our friendly atmosphere and of course our adorable house cat, Pip. Our rooms are delightfully dressed with antiques, decorative artwork, and original details like claw-foot tubs are just a few details that make staying at the Golden Gate Hotel an unforgettable experience!
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Feel immediately welcomed at the Golden Gate Hotel, in one our warm and friendly San Francisco accommodation options. Our cozy hotel, built in 1913, is listed in the National Register of Historic places. As a contributing building in the Lower Nob Hill Apartment Hotel District, our hotel offers guests vintage European style accommodations in the heart of San Francisco.
Guests may choose between rooms having a private bathroom "en suite" with either one double Queen-size bed or two single Twin beds". Or, our "European Style" rooms which have a standard Double bed, a small washstand in the room and the shower and toilet separate, shared "down the hall".
The Vintage birdcage elevator connects the four floors, and historical photographs ranging from the heroic to the absurd line the halls, adding to the old world ambience.Hotels in Union Square Starting from $260/Night! As one of the best hotels near Union Square our high-end Premium Classic Rooms are a great option for a quiet retreat from bustling downtown San Francisco.
The Vintage birdcage elevator connects the four floors, and historical photographs ranging from the heroic to the absurd line the halls, adding to the old world ambience.Hotels in Union Square Starting from $260/Night! As one of the best hotels near Union Square our high-end Premium Classic Rooms are a great option for a quiet retreat from bustling downtown San Francisco.
When searching for hotels around Union Square San Francisco, CA, make Room 405 at Golden Gate Hotel your choice. When searching for hotels in San Francisco, CA Union Square, our rooms at Golden Gate Hotel are just what you. Few San Fran hotels near Union Square offer a warm and inviting atmosphere as our rooms at Golden Gate Hotel.
As one of the best hotels near Union Square our high-end Premium Classic Rooms are a great option for a quiet retreat from bustling downtown San Francisco. Each room is located in the back of the property and furnished with a Queen-sized bed, private bathroom, beautiful bay windows, and a comfortable seating area, perfect for relaxing at the end of your day.
As one of the leading hotels near San Francisco Union Square, Golden Gate Hotel is the ideal choice for your home away from home. Our Classic Rooms offer the best accommodations in the heart of the city. Each room is located towards the front of the property, individually decorated with antique furnishings and unique details that make your stay truly special.
Reviews (24)
Amanda M.
Mar 03, 2020
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The only place I ever stay in SF! The location is very convenient and there is a parking garage directly adjacent . The hotel is beautiful. The rooms are clean, unique, and comfortable. The beds have puffy down comforters and quilts, and are so soft that you just want to stay snuggled up in them all day! Afternoon tea and morning breakfast are delicious, and the entire staff is just lovely. Of course, the best part by far is our gracious host PIP!
K.
Dec 07, 2019
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Great staff. Good location if you’re planning to tour around SFO (you’ll have to “climb” up the hills if you are using BART to Powell Station though) Few rooms sharing the bathroom per floor so didn’t wait at all during my stay. Croissants for breakfast + cookies & tea for afternoon. Pip is usually resting by the furnace if you wanna see him. Don’t book here if you don’t like/are afraid of cats.😒
Liz P.
Dec 03, 2019
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Lovely Old World charm and care. My mom-in-law was touched by the kindness of the owner/staff, enjoyed the cleanliness of all areas, visited happily with the resident feline, commiserated with the recent passing of the resident canine, and absorbed the relaxation imparted each morning by a fine cup of tea accompanied by a fresh croissant. Highly recommend!!!!
Paula Murray
Nov 18, 2019
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Loaded with charm from the front door to the lobby, to the antique elevator with hand painted walls going up the floors. Beautiful new vintage carpeting. Rooms are spotless. Some rooms have private bathrooms. Sit down continental breakfast served in the parlor. Close walking distance to Union Square and more. Beautiful boutique hotel!!
Igor Paploski
Oct 09, 2019
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Great place, super friendly staff, including Pip, the cat. Despite having a shared bathroom, staff make sure it is clean at all times. Bedroom is small but this is San Francisco, you kinda have to expect that unless you are willing to pay a lot. Location wise this hotel is great - close to restaurants, Chinatown, public transportation... Even coming from the airport to the hotel was a breeze. Super nice place.
Anna H.
Sep 15, 2019
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We agree with all the other guests who have stayed here: excellent value, excellent location and excellent hotel! Friendly staff and hospitality, and super clean rooms, bathrooms and public area. Charming place that was pretty quiet. The antique elevator was cool to go on at least once. Pip, the cat, is just adorable and unforgettable. Highly recommend this place the next time you are in the area!
Di E.
Aug 21, 2019
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I cannot express how awesome everyone was here at the Golden Gate Hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make our handicapped dachshund feel welcome. Normally when hotels say "pet friendly" what they really mean is "pet allowed", but not the Golden Gate. They brought her treats and a water bowl and helped her get acclimated to Pip, the resident cat.
Then, when we had to change our reservation last minute they were extremely accommodating! We'll definitely be staying here again!
Also, you know, it has a great location :)
Then, when we had to change our reservation last minute they were extremely accommodating! We'll definitely be staying here again!
Also, you know, it has a great location :)
Allison W.
Aug 12, 2019
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Yuriria Marvan
Jul 20, 2019
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Beautiful European Boutique Hotel!
I love this Hotel! The place is so beautiful and lovely decorated. Halem the manager is super kind and friendly. My room was super cozy and lovingly decorated; very clean, and comfortable bed. I felt like I traveled in time to a golden era. I would go back anytime to this wonderful hotel.
I love this Hotel! The place is so beautiful and lovely decorated. Halem the manager is super kind and friendly. My room was super cozy and lovingly decorated; very clean, and comfortable bed. I felt like I traveled in time to a golden era. I would go back anytime to this wonderful hotel.
Lauren Bates Hyde
Jul 04, 2019
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James H.
Mar 16, 2019
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Tom Dittman
Jan 09, 2019
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Really enjoyed staying here. Room and common areas were exceptionally clean. Cable car stop at end of block. 7 blocks from BART subway (Powell). Continental breakfast was quite good. Great restaurants within 2 blocks. Room was well appointed. TV is small, but we never turned it on. Has USB charging power strip. Fun antique elevator. Security is good...must have key to get into hotel and a separate key for room. Would definitely stay there again. Owners (since 1984) were very accommodating and friendly.
Tami I.
Dec 22, 2018
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Dicky King
Dec 16, 2018
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Great friendly family run bed and breakfast well worth the journey just to meet the "boss" pip the cat, if you are very privileged he might even visit your room, great breakfast of coffee, muffins, croissants included, tea and biscuits are also served in the parlour every afternoon. Nothing is too much trouble, nice personal touch, so much better than a big chain hotel. It is situated in a nice part of the City with a cable car stop at the end of the block. Union Square is a 5 minute walk away, but it is uphill on the way back. When we stopped everyone we spoke to were returning customers, these
Monique S.
Nov 03, 2018
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What a fabulous find!
Hotel is very cute and clean with so many interesting photos to look at on the walls. Staff is incredible, and by far the most friendly and helpful I have ever experienced.
We haven't even stayed here a full night yet and I cant help but rave about this place.
Also, Pip the hotel cat is adorable and I love him.
Hotel is very cute and clean with so many interesting photos to look at on the walls. Staff is incredible, and by far the most friendly and helpful I have ever experienced.
We haven't even stayed here a full night yet and I cant help but rave about this place.
Also, Pip the hotel cat is adorable and I love him.
Nick Wildermuth
Jul 15, 2018
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Amazing staff! My girlfriend got food poisoning and they did everything in their power to accommodate and make her as comfortable as possible! We will never forget their kindness and will be back! Pip the Cat was hilarious and will say "hello" every time you enter the lobby. Ask where his treats are and he will love you. This hotel is very clean, comfortable and nostalgic! I simply cannot say enough good things about this hotel and the people who work there!
Sunset
Aug 18, 2017
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Stayed here one night, it is a nice place. Cat is very cute and always follows you to your room. Staff is really friendly and helpful. We requested a late check out and it was without problem. Place is old but that is what I like, old photos on walls telling some history. Cozy breakfast. The only thing was that it is kind of loud outside as it is downtown so, constantly cars, and ambulance, people, police but then it stops at night.
Andrew K.
May 31, 2017
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This little hotel / B&B is a great choice. In a really good location. We found a few good bars within 2 blocks (and a couple of not so good ones. Lol) and good restaurants and diners nearby as well.
Chinatown is just a few very walkable blocks away and there's a tram stop at the corner.
We had a room with a bathroom but friends staying with us had the shared bathroom and only found it in use once when they needed it.
There is a shared bathroom on each floor.
Continental Breakfast was included but we ate at a diner on the corner as we were heading out early each morning for tours.
Chinatown is just a few very walkable blocks away and there's a tram stop at the corner.
We had a room with a bathroom but friends staying with us had the shared bathroom and only found it in use once when they needed it.
There is a shared bathroom on each floor.
Continental Breakfast was included but we ate at a diner on the corner as we were heading out early each morning for tours.
Christine K.
Feb 24, 2017
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I wasn't staying here but stopped by since I wanted to see the infamous Pip! I'm a bonafied cat lover and had to see him. We stopped by the hotel and saw him by the fireplace. I tapped on the window and he came right over and started meowing. We couldn't go in because you need a key so I tried ringing the doorbell. A few moments later a staff member came out and I explained to him how much i wanted to meet Pip from the Yelp reviews. He was super friendly and let me in (despite me coming across as a crazy cat lady lol)
He opened a cat drawer and told me Pip loves the treats. Lo
He opened a cat drawer and told me Pip loves the treats. Lo
Tiffany N.
Aug 29, 2016
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So, I'm crazy for cats. And every morning of my stay at the Golden Gate Hotel, Pip (who happens to be a big tabby cat) stopped by my room for about 15 minutes of purring, petting, and general kitty cat happiness. That alone would have made this a five star experience for me.
However, the location is really awesome. It's just a few blocks from the Powell/Hyde Cable Car, walkable to Union Square, and near tons of great places for eating and drinking.
Plus, the price! The do have a mix of rooms with private bathrooms and without so double check which one you are getting if you are trying
However, the location is really awesome. It's just a few blocks from the Powell/Hyde Cable Car, walkable to Union Square, and near tons of great places for eating and drinking.
Plus, the price! The do have a mix of rooms with private bathrooms and without so double check which one you are getting if you are trying
Jack D.
Aug 15, 2016
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I chose the Golden Gate Hotel for a two-night stay in San Fran based off it's most excellent Yelp reviews and also because of Pip.
Pip is the resident cat at Golden Gate and upon arriving, immediately greeted me at the door and showed me to my room... Where he sat for the next half hour and watched me unpack.
The rooms are charming and the perfect size for one or two guests. They include a roof fan, TV and sink - which was more helpful and awesome than I could have ever imagined. As there is shared bathrooms (in some rooms, not all) it's great to be able to do things like wash your
Pip is the resident cat at Golden Gate and upon arriving, immediately greeted me at the door and showed me to my room... Where he sat for the next half hour and watched me unpack.
The rooms are charming and the perfect size for one or two guests. They include a roof fan, TV and sink - which was more helpful and awesome than I could have ever imagined. As there is shared bathrooms (in some rooms, not all) it's great to be able to do things like wash your
Bill H.
Nov 20, 2015
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It's not easy to find a reasonably priced decent hotel in a good location in this city. Golden Gate Hotel meets the requirements - great location next to Union Square. The property is very well cared for and has great pictures lining the hallways. The staff is anxious to please. The downside of any hotel in the city is parking - it's expensive. We avoided that and took BART from the airport and took Uber wherever we needed to go.
We'll come back here for all those reasons, plus one more - Pip the cat. I think he really owns the place - he acts like it, anyway. Pip is a must see
We'll come back here for all those reasons, plus one more - Pip the cat. I think he really owns the place - he acts like it, anyway. Pip is a must see
Anna-Marie T.
Aug 14, 2014
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I stayed here this past weekend (8/8/14-8/11/14) with my boyfriend and cousins to attend Outside Lands and to just hang out in SF. I had originally wanted to stay in a different hotel but because of the event this was our only option... BUT i am SO glad we ended up here.
This B&B is one of the better ones that I have stayed at. They are extremely clean (they have a cat and dog and my allergies did not flare up once while I was there), super accommodating and great location (located a couple blocks from the Financial District).
After the first night at our event, we were too lazy/tired to
This B&B is one of the better ones that I have stayed at. They are extremely clean (they have a cat and dog and my allergies did not flare up once while I was there), super accommodating and great location (located a couple blocks from the Financial District).
After the first night at our event, we were too lazy/tired to
Benjamin Chang
Jun 26, 2014
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Stayed here for 3 days in June and this was by far one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. The staff is extremely accommodating and very polite. The rooms are very cozy, wifi is fast (and free), and the bed is comfortable. We stayed on the third floor which we accessed through a very neat 100 year old elevator. Don't worry, the elevator works just fine. The croissants that they serve in the morning are delicious. Though the hotel has no control of this, the guests that stayed there were very pleasant to talk to and come from all over the world. If you decide to stay here, ask for room
