Western Addition Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alamo Square showing heritage architecture, a house and a coastal town
Alamo Square showing heritage architecture, a house and a coastal town
Alamo Square which includes a city
Western Addition featuring heritage architecture, a city and skyline
Painted Ladies which includes a sunset, a city and night scenes

In Western Addition you’ll meet the celebrated ladies that survived the massive 1906 earthquake.

Remember the opening of “Full House”, with maybe the most famous houses on the planet? These gorgeous homes, some of the oldest in the city, are “The Painted Ladies” and photos of these stately mansions will up your Instagram followers by at least a dozen. You can even enjoy a lunch in Alta Plaza Park and stare at them all day long if you’d like. Forget the Tanner family—it’s all about you during this trip.

Popular places to visit

Painted Ladies which includes landscape views, a city and a house

Painted Ladies

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

Painted Ladies
Alamo Square and San Francisco's Six Sisters are Painted Ladies

Full House House

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Full House House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Full House House
Western Addition featuring heritage architecture, a city and skyline

Alamo Square

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Alamo Square

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

If Kaiser Permanente Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion

If UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Francisco.

UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion

The Fillmore

You can get tickets for a performance at The Fillmore during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

The Fillmore

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

AU$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$71
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$285
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

AU$150
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$201
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$174
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Western Addition Hotel Deals

Hotel Majestic

Hotel Majestic

3.5 out of 5
1500 Sutter St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$198
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Very nice room, the staff were very nice. Just a note….Expedia states they have an airport shuttle and they do not.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Majestic
Inn On Grove

Inn On Grove

2.5 out of 5
465 Grove St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$158 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$158
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (862 reviews)
Room was great and staff were great! I would stay here again!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Inn On Grove
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is AU$197 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$197
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,337 reviews)
Room was so clean and staff were very polite and friendly.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$260 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$260
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,312 reviews)
Hot water

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$259 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$259
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,897 reviews)
Awesome historical hotel centrally located just steps away from Union Square and Powell St. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Tne rooms comfortable and spacious. The only disadvantage is that the hotel doesn’t have a restaurant or coffee shop. There is a little smell throughout the property. ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3 out of 5
701 3rd St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$279 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$279
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Western Addition

Pacific Heights showing a park

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Mrs. Doubtfire House and Van Ness Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
San Francisco Cityscape Panorama

Theater District

4/5(23 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from SHN Curran Theatre to Marines Memorial Theater – discover Theater District, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Theater District
Cow Hollow showing signage and street scenes

Cow Hollow

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a bustling marina and top sights from Union Street to Van Ness Avenue – discover Cow Hollow, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Cow Hollow
Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown San Francisco
Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
Union Square which includes a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(249 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

Union Square

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