Cole Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cole Valley
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz!
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
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
Our pick of the best Cole Valley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"There is no pen or notebook in the room that’s very important this my first hotel without"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Bryan at front desk is super welcoming. Helped us with extra towels and restaurant recommendations"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"We stay here for the location. The building is getting more run down each year, and the location is a little sketchy."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Cole Valley
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 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.
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – 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.
