Psycho House (Bates Mansion) is a Second Empire Victorian mansion in Universal City, California, and a filming location for Psycho (1960). It was designed by Robert Clatworthy and Joseph Hurley (art direction).
Location: Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Universal Studios backlot, Universal City
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-0558, SRC-0559, SRC-0685, SRC-5463, SRC-4977, SRC-9010, SRC-9564 - Designed by Robert Clatworthy and Joseph Hurley (art direction)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0558, SRC-0686, SRC-0687, SRC-4036 - Architectural style: Second Empire Victorian
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0558, SRC-0560, SRC-3041, SRC-5466, SRC-9011 - Appeared in Psycho (movie, 1960)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0558, SRC-0560, SRC-0688, SRC-4037
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0558 — Wikipedia — Psycho (1960 film) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0559 — theStudioTour.com — Psycho House (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0560 — Artnet News — Art Bites: The 'Psycho' House Was Modeled After This Hopper Painting (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0685 — The Hollywood Reporter — Universal Studios Launches Nighttime Tours for 50th Anniversary (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0686 — Turner Classic Movies (TCM) — Psycho (1960) (Tier 2, institutional_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0687 — Film and Furniture — Psycho 65th Anniversary 2025: The House, the Shower, and Its Enduring Design Legacy (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0688 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Psycho (1960 film) (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3041 — Indiana Landmarks — "The Unfair Typecasting of Second Empire Style" (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4036 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4037 — loc.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4777 — Hollywood Chamber of Commerce / Yelp — Universal Studios Hollywood (Tier 2, business_directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4977 — Giggster Movie Locations Guide (Tier 3, location_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4978 — Inside Universal (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5463 — Movie-Locations.com — Psycho (1960) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5466 — Screen Rant — How To Visit The Psycho House (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5605 — Psycho Wiki (Fandom) — Bates house (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5774 — Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — Universal City Studios (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5775 — Metrolink — Universal Studios Hollywood (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9010 — Cornerstone Mansion — Unmasking Psycho's Enduring Haunt: A Deep Dive (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9011 — Slap Happy Larry — What architectural style is the house of Psycho? (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9564 — ScreenRant (Valnet) — Bates Motel: Where Is It Located? (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Viewable only from the World-Famous Studio Tour tram during Universal Studios Hollywood park operating hours (varies daily/seasonally)
Admission: Included with Universal Studios Hollywood theme park admission (1-day general admission ~$109-$154, date-dependent)
Frequently asked questions
Where was Psycho filmed?
Psycho House (Bates Mansion), in Universal City, California, is a real-world filming location used for Psycho.
Can you visit Psycho House (Bates Mansion)?
Yes — Psycho House (Bates Mansion) is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Viewable only from the World-Famous Studio Tour tram during Universal Studios Hollywood park operating hours (varies daily/seasonally). Admission: Included with Universal Studios Hollywood theme park admission (1-day general admission ~$109-$154, date-dependent).
Who designed Psycho House (Bates Mansion)?
Psycho House (Bates Mansion) was designed by Robert Clatworthy and Joseph Hurley (art direction).
Where is Psycho House (Bates Mansion) located?
Psycho House (Bates Mansion) is located in Universal City, California.