Western Addition Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Western Addition
Western Addition
Western Addition
Western Addition
Western Addition

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
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Full House House
Alamo Square

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

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

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

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

After visiting Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

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

AU$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

AU$173
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

AU$68
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

AU$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
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
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$284
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias 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$209 per night from 9 June to 10 June
AU$209
9 June - 10 June
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! (1,137 reviews)
"Very nice stuff and very clean rooms and breakfast area was perfect and lots of kind food to eat"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hotel Majestic
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$288 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$288
5 June - 6 June
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! (5,834 reviews)
"Peiarking is expensive in SF, so the hotel. Hotel is in a very convinient location for all types of travel reasons."

Reviewed on 31 May 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$334 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$334
8 June - 9 June
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! (7,499 reviews)
"Great place. Convenient and near everything!"

Reviewed on 31 May 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$245 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$245
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-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! (3,163 reviews)
"Good location. Expensive parking. Don’t use. Small bathroom and room, but they were clean. Old TV, coffee maker and carpet. The hotel is not bad, but definitely needs a refresh in the rooms and hallways."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is AU$255 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$255
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews)
"This was a very busy and lovely hotel which actually made me feel comfortable as someone travelling alone. I liked the bar in the main lobby, the bartenders were very friendly! The pool and hot tub area were pretty quiet which was nice. My room had a really nice view on floor 36, and was basic but ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$251
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"The room was clean. My door to my room almost locked me out and my wife in several times. The hotel is very nice otherwise. My main complaint is that I was double charged for Parking my car on hotel property overnight. So I paid double for parking. When I called the hotel to ask about why they told ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Western Addition

Pacific Heights

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
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

Cow Hollow

4.5/5(12 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

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 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.

Downtown San Francisco
Nob Hill

Nob Hill

4/5(61 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

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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