Cole Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cole Valley
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Cole Valley Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"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
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"staff is very kind."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"I liked the cleanliness, comfortable beds and pool. Cleaning staff were very friendly."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"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
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"I would definitely stay again at this location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I got to store my bags before check-in and explore Chinatown which is literally a couple steps away. I had a concert at the Chase Center which was such a short trip via the T line. The next morning after ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Cole Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
