| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 03, 2022 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 03, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38122 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Safehold Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001688852 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0971238 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1114 Avenue of the Americas |
| Entity Address, Adress Line Two | 39th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 930-9400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | SAFE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
