Western Addition Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Western Addition
Western Addition
Western Addition featuring heritage architecture, a city and skyline
Western Addition
Western Addition which includes art

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

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
Full House House

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 notable monuments 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
Hayes Street

Hayes Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Hayes Street during your trip to San Francisco. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Hayes Street
Peace Pagoda

Peace Pagoda

Find out about the history of San Francisco when you take a trip to Peace Pagoda. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

Peace Pagoda

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

Activities

California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$75
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$212
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

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

AU$159
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Alcatraz Ticket with Roundtrip Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off

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

AU$215
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Island Ticket and Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

AU$74
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
"Sun Painting" Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the from the Sun as its palette.

SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium Daytime Admission
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Our pick of the best Western Addition Hotel Deals

Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$414 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$414
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"It was great staying here"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt
Inn On Grove

Inn On Grove

2.5 out of 5
465 Grove St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$209 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
AU$209
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Oracle Park and Chase Center are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
"A little too expensive, but other than that it was a good place to stay. It lacked amenities for the price listed. Had no water in the rooms. Didn't offer breakfast so no issue for that since it tells you before booking. Location wise, very central. Personnel very friendly and professional 👌"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Inn On Grove
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$184
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,992 reviews)
"The place is very good, only no hot water for shower. I waited to much for came hot water. But the rest I love"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$216 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$216
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to chinatown, financial district and little Italy. My room location was a little noisy. It was located right beside/behind the elevators. I can hear rumbling noise, I thought at first I was near a train station but realized it must be the elevators."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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$304 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$304
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,642 reviews)
Great location, comfortable and clean
"The rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The location was super convenient to Pier 39, fishermen warf and Pier 33"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

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$230 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$230
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,389 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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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 Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. 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
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
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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 Chase Center 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 Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
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Eureka Valley

While you're in Eureka Valley, take in top sights like Castro Street or Castro Theatre, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Castro Station or 17th St & Castro St Stop.

Eureka Valley
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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