Minutes from
parks, tourist sites,
shopping & more.

When you stay in the Castro, you are staying in the heart of San Francisco itself.

Situated at the crossroads to the city's efficient transportation system, you won't be far from many of San Francisco's unique neighborhoods, attractions and convention sites. Downtown is a 10-minute subway ride away, while the streetcars, buses and the antique trolley service can take you to any other point in the city. Golden Gate Park, the Bridge, Union Square shopping, Fisherman's Wharf, Baker Beach - all of San Francisco is easily accessible.

The Castro neighborhood itself offers a wide range of restaurants and cafes, specialty and second hand shops, gyms, bars, and a spectacular vintage '30's movie palace.

Getting to
the Willows Inn

When you reserve a room with us, we'll send you a confirmation by e-mail or by post, along with a map and a discount coupon for the airport shuttle, which will bring you right to our door. Taxi service and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) also serve both San Francisco International and the Oakland airports.

The Neighborhood
...and nearby

We'll help you discover your own favorite places if you'd like, and we can guide you to establishments our guests have enjoyed in the past. Restaurants, drugstores, gyms, and other things you might need or want. We know the area, so please ask.

Within a few blocks are the '60's influenced Haight-Ashbury (gateway to Golden Gate Park), Noe Valley (an artistic neighborhood with interesting shops, cafes, restaurants and residences), the Spanish settled Mission (with a growing number of highly acclaimed restaurants and clubs), and Civic Center (where you'll find the Opera, Symphony Hall, the Asian Art Museum and City Hall).