Western Addition Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A row of colorful Victorian-style houses with ornate architectural details and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
A city street with Victorian houses, cars, and a skyline of tall buildings.
A row of colorful Victorian houses with a city skyline in the background.
Victorian houses in a residential area with a city skyline in the background.
A colorful lion statue with intricate patterns and designs.

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.

Stay near popular Western Addition attractions

Victorian houses in a city with a skyline in the background.

Painted Ladies

8.8/10 (26 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

AU$158
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$80
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$299
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$84
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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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$236 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$236
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,226 reviews)
"I usually don’t write reviews but I was so impressed by this hotel. They saved us when we were stuck between travel. They have business center where I could bring necessary documents pronto. Allowed for late check out and suggested ways to save. Breakfast was just what we needed. We will come here ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hotel Majestic
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$292 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$292
20 July - 21 July
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! (7,509 reviews)
"The location was nice to be able to walk to Fishermans Wharf and the Pier each day. The lobby and co-use areas are very nice. Breakfast was great and efficient. Some shady characters outside every now and then. The room was disappointing. Had a musty smell, smaller than expected. Paid for a superior ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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$248 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$248
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (5,991 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is AU$400 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$400
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,361 reviews)
"staff is very kind."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$289 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$289
22 July - 23 July
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! (3,329 reviews)
"I liked the cleanliness, comfortable beds and pool. Cleaning staff were very friendly."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is AU$314 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$314
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,042 reviews)
"Family staying in SF - 3 rooms for 3 nights and overall Hotel Zoe was excellent. All the staff couldn’t do enough to help especially reception team and huge thanks to Ryan from the restaurant who went above and beyond for his help with the Waymo experience 😁 Very well located hotel for Fisherman’s ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Our guide on where to stay in Western Addition

Find the best Western Addition areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Western Addition
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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

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.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

Downtown San Francisco

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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nob Hill

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

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