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
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
Our pick of the best Cole Valley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"This hotel is in a great location just two blocks from Pier 39 and 1 block from Trader Joes. It’s easy to walk to other areas of San Francisco and the area feels very safe with lots of restaurants near by. The breakfast was buffet style and there was a great choice. The staff were very friendly and ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"View is great"
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"The room was clean but I believe the bathroom must have been cleaned in a rush as some of the shower wall tiles were a bit dirty. The actual property is beautiful and quite large. Beware if you paid extra for a room with a view, don’t accept a room early because you won’t get a room with said view. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
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.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SOMA Pilipinas is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
